TOPIC 1: ORIGINS OF MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
1. Explain what is meant by ‘management'. In your answer discuss how the definitions or ‘management' have changed over time.
2. Explain the differences between effectiveness and efficiency. Give examples to illustrate your answer. Discuss ways that managers at each of the four levels of management can contribute to efficiency and effectiveness.
3. In today's environment, which is more important to organisations-efficiency or effectiveness? Explain your choice.
4. Fayol, Mintzberg and Katz studied and wrote about management - though each in a different way. Discuss the focus of each contribution for the management of contemporary organisations.
5. Describe the key similarities and differences between the management theories developed by Fayol, Mintzberg and Katz.
Words Limit: 2000-2500