Task Details Total Marks 1 Brief description the organisation of your choice. The student should describe the following : i. Year(s) in business ii. Number of employees iii. Sector e.g. private (e.g. manufacturing, service, and etc) or public iv. Products, service and brands v. Ownership 1 1 1 1 1 5 marks 2 Brief description of the manager’s current position and responsibilities. Report the findings of the interview with the Manager: The student should describe the following : i. Position ii. Year(s) in employment iii. Responsibilities (at least 3) 1 1 3 5 marks 3 Manager’s definition of ‘management’? i. Definition of management as discussed by the manager ii. Description of management model/theory(s) by the student 5 5 10 marks 4 What are some of the management processes that you do? i. Explanation for the Questions 4 – 18 by referring to the manager’s interview. ii. Blend management theories and concepts with practical insights. iii. Success of the goals of an organisation is largely dependent on its ability to ensure that its various functions and responsibilities are undertaken by competent people. iv. At all levels of the organization (top, middle and operational), employees need to continually upgrade their competency to ensure relevance in a rapidly changing environment. v. Etc. 15 x 5 marks _________ 75 marks _________ 5 Do you think that a manager’s role is universal? 6 When your organisation is hiring a manager, what are 3 - 5 skills or competencies that you believe are most critical in a candidate? 7 What is the biggest challenge your organisation is facing regarding change? 8 What strategies do you use to implement the needed change? 9 What, if anything, about your organisation would you refuse to change? 10 What is the most unique or unusual responsibility or role held by a manager within your organisation? 11 Do you have a mentor who can teach, guide and encourage you? Is he/she in the organisation or out? 12 Which of his/her teaching(s) that you have found particularly interesting and helpful? 13 How does globalisation affect your organisation? What effect does globalisation have on managers? 14 Has your organisation demonstrated socially responsible actions (like donating to the poor/physically handicapped, etc)? Why? 15 What does your workforce look like today? 16 What are you predicting they would look like in 5 years time? 17 How is your organisation helping employees balance quality work and life? 18 Think about the skills and knowledge that you heavily depend on to be effective and efficient in your job. What are they, and how did you acquire them? Are innovation, quality, service, speed, cost competitiveness and sustainability fundamental for managerial performance? 19 Do you think you are a successful manager? Why? Successful if there is evidence/proof of: i. Productivity improvement ii. Increased employee satisfaction iii. Improved quality of work life iv. Contribute to organisational growth v. Developed a learning culture vi. Etc 5 marks APA style, language structure, Reference 5 marks 100 marks