LO1: Understand key concepts and principles of management, including the basic roles, skills, and functions of management
LO2: Describe the interactions between the organisational structure, different functions and discuss how to achieve high performance and explain the components and complexities of an organisation's culture and its impact on the manager
LO3: Understand the nature of change in the organisation, leadership and group dynamics in order to explain the management dilemmas faced by managers enhance organisational effectiveness
LO4: Evaluate different models and design of organisations and analyse the effects of power, influence and conflict in organisations.
LO5: Discuss the various theories of motivation, develop useful guidelines in motivating employees and evaluate the alternative leadership styles to make a decision regarding their appropriate use
In accordance with the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications, at the end of Level 4 students will be expected to have demonstrated knowledge of the basic underlying concepts and principles of a subject, and an ability to evaluate and interpret these within the context of that area of study. They should be able to present, evaluate and interpret qualitative and quantitative data in order to develop lines of argument and make sound judgements in accordance with basic theories and concepts of their subject(s) of study. They will have learned how to evaluate different approaches to solving problems, and will be able to communicate the results of their study/work accurately and reliably, and with structured and coherent arguments. They will be able to undertake further training and develop new skills within a structured and managed environment and will havethe qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment requiring the exercise of some personal responsibility.
Task:-
Write a report describing and analysing the management style of Mr. Jack Marie Henry David Bowles, the CEO Of British American Tobacco.
After undertaking an extensive research on the company, you must identify and state the issues within that company. The topics to be chosen from your module is given below and covers learning outcomes for this module.
For each task given (FROM A to E), you are expected to incorporate at least one appropriate theory/model or recognised practice. For example, for Motivation you could include Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs.
In your conclusion, you are to include at least two recommendations as to how might the company improve the situation in the future.
- Examine the management style and state the principle and functions of management used by the Ceo Of British American Tobacco? (400 words)
- Analyse the steps taken with regard to organisation structure in order to achieve high performance and state the organisation culture At British American Tobacco and its impact on the employees. (400 words)
- Describe the leadership style of the CEO of British American Tobacco to enhance the organisational effectiveness. (400 words)
- Analyse the effects of power, influence and conflict at the chosen firm. (400 words)
- Discuss the various types of motivation used at British American Tobacco. (400 words)
- Use appropriate corporate examples and literature to justify your stand. (300 words)
- Based on the discussion and debate what suggestions / recommendations (strategies) would you make to increase organisational performance? (350 words)
Research-informed Literature
Extent of research and/or own reading, selection of credible sources, application of appropriate referencing conventions.
Providing evidence of the appropriate reading/ references that form the basis of the insights in your essay.
Knowledge and Understanding of Subject
Extent of knowledge and understanding of concepts and underlying principles associated with the discipline.
Demonstrating familiarity with the selected concepts/ models used in your presentation.
Analysis
Analysis, evaluation and synthesis; logic, argument and judgement; analytical reflection; organisation of ideas and evidence
Demonstrating conceptual insights into the potential values of the selected academic concepts/ models.
Practical Application and Deployment
Deployment of methods, materials, tools and techniques; application of concepts; formulation of innovative and creative solutions to solve problems.
Applying your conceptual insights to successfully address the situations faced by your chosen organisation. Making recommendations for future plans and strategies.
Skills for Professional Practice
Attributes in professional practice: individual and collaborative working; deployment of appropriate media; presentation and organisation.
