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1.1 What is it like to be Danielle? Summarise your reading about the four main management functions that people such as Danielle undertake as senior managers, and give examples from her story to support your answer. Remember to cite your sources. 4 marks
1.2 Samson et al. discuss the work of Katz who suggests that there are three types of management skills. Explain how the use of these skills changed as Danielle moved from being a non-manager to her new position as a senior manager. Include a diagram to illustrate your answer (Hint search Samson for Conceptual skills in the subject index).
6 marks
1.3 Danielle never asks her staff to perform a task or sets them a challenge that she does not know how to do or complete herself. Suggest five ideas around Sustainability, Organisational structure, Working environment or Technology and Innovation that could help Danielle increase her chances of becoming even more successful as a manager at Numi Tea. Remember to include your citations.
5 marks
https://youtu.be/FzSDCtauVj8
Video 2 Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Part 1: Interpret and apply management ideas to recommend appropriate management actions for an organization
2.1 Identify five management ideas or practices that Mitchell and Bob have identified and implemented in their business, and explain how these ideas or practices differ from traditional management practices; both in the furniture industry and the manufacturing industry as a whole. 10 marks
2.2 What recommendations might you make to Mitchell and Bob to help them make their organization an even better place to work? Research organizations like Google, AirBNB and Hubspot for ideas on current best management practice. 5 mark
Video 3 Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Part 2: Apply the practices of managing people in Organizations
Question Three:
3.1 Mitchell and Bob have built a business that embraces equality in the workplace. Identify at least two areas where they have sought to redress imbalances they saw in other companies. Explain their actions and comment on their success in your opinion. 5marks
3.2Mitchell expresses the opinion that LGBT issues are in the public spotlight now in the US, but that increasingly migrant workers will be coming to the fore as a management issue. Identify 5 key steps you would advise Mitchell and Bob to take if they would like to hire, manage and retain a diverse workforce?