Management Principles
Discuss the roles and responsibilities of top, middle and first-line managers.
Explain the process and importance of the leadership function within an organisation.
Graduate Attributes
Ability to communicate
Ability to work in teams
Critical appraisal skills
Ability to generate ideas
Cross-cultural and international outlook
Assignment instructions:::
This assignment has one component: a written report.
Identify an organisation (each group to pick a different company) and establish contact with
at least one senior person in that company if possible. Ask that person to assess their
organisation against the 14 principles(you will see it on another attachment ((survey form)) described in lecture. Additionally you should find out
what sustainability and internationalisation means to this organisation and how are they
managing these aspects of business. Discuss the assessments with that person in terms of
the company?s strengths and weaknesses. Write a summary report interpreting these
assessments and suggest how the organisation could improve its management principles,
practices and performance in these terms. Finally; include main challenges faced in
producing the requirements, how you overcame them and lessons learnt in the process.