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,Elite Academic Institute 068 053 513 262 1185
WARNING: PLEASE NOTE THAT PLAGIARISM IS A SERIOUS ACADEMIC
OFFENSE, therefore, the documents provided here including past assignments, tests
and notes are intended SOLELY for educational purposes and as a guide to help
students understand academic concepts and improve their writing skills. These
materials should not be submitted as final work, as doing so may constitute academic
dishonesty. Students are encouraged to use them as reference points, develop their
own understanding and produce original work that reflects their knowledge and critical
thinking. Students are also encouraged to regenerate their own (personalized)
solutions paying particular attention to module contents as prescribed by module
facilitators, lecturers and supervisors. If this document is plagiarized by the users and
fails, ELITE ACADEMIC INSTITUTE should not be rendered accountable since the
contents in this document only give learners a kick-start on what is expected of them
from their areas of specialty.
CAUTION: STUDENTS ARE NOT MANDATED TO USE ALL THE INFORMATION IN
THIS DOCUMENT IN WRITING THEIR ASSIGNMENTS
Educating the world for a better change
, Elite Academic Institute 068 053 513 262 1185
Table of Contents
SECTION 1 – INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS MANAGEMENT ............................. 4
1.1 Discussion of the Macroenvironment ................................................................... 4
1.2 The Value of Corporate Social Investment (CSI).................................................. 6
SECTION 2 – THE EVOLUTION OF MANAGEMENT ............................................... 7
2.1 The Systems Approach ........................................................................................ 7
2.2 Contingency Theory ............................................................................................. 8
2.3 Administrative Theory (Management Process Theory) ........................................ 8
Conclusion ................................................................................................................. 9
SECTION 3 – MANAGEMENT LEVELS, ROLES AND SKILLS ................................ 9
3.1 Five Key Managerial Roles Relevant to Expansion Planning ............................. 10
3.2 Effectiveness of These Roles in Supporting Expansion ..................................... 11
3.3 Intelligence Types Required for Each Managerial Role...................................... 11
Conclusion ............................................................................................................... 12
SECTION 4 – PRESCRIBED MANAGEMENT FUNCTION: PLANNING ................. 12
Reference List .......................................................................................................... 16
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Educating the world for a better change
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WARNING: PLEASE NOTE THAT PLAGIARISM IS A SERIOUS ACADEMIC
OFFENSE, therefore, the documents provided here including past assignments, tests
and notes are intended SOLELY for educational purposes and as a guide to help
students understand academic concepts and improve their writing skills. These
materials should not be submitted as final work, as doing so may constitute academic
dishonesty. Students are encouraged to use them as reference points, develop their
own understanding and produce original work that reflects their knowledge and critical
thinking. Students are also encouraged to regenerate their own (personalized)
solutions paying particular attention to module contents as prescribed by module
facilitators, lecturers and supervisors. If this document is plagiarized by the users and
fails, ELITE ACADEMIC INSTITUTE should not be rendered accountable since the
contents in this document only give learners a kick-start on what is expected of them
from their areas of specialty.
CAUTION: STUDENTS ARE NOT MANDATED TO USE ALL THE INFORMATION IN
THIS DOCUMENT IN WRITING THEIR ASSIGNMENTS
Educating the world for a better change
, Elite Academic Institute 068 053 513 262 1185
Table of Contents
SECTION 1 – INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS MANAGEMENT ............................. 4
1.1 Discussion of the Macroenvironment ................................................................... 4
1.2 The Value of Corporate Social Investment (CSI).................................................. 6
SECTION 2 – THE EVOLUTION OF MANAGEMENT ............................................... 7
2.1 The Systems Approach ........................................................................................ 7
2.2 Contingency Theory ............................................................................................. 8
2.3 Administrative Theory (Management Process Theory) ........................................ 8
Conclusion ................................................................................................................. 9
SECTION 3 – MANAGEMENT LEVELS, ROLES AND SKILLS ................................ 9
3.1 Five Key Managerial Roles Relevant to Expansion Planning ............................. 10
3.2 Effectiveness of These Roles in Supporting Expansion ..................................... 11
3.3 Intelligence Types Required for Each Managerial Role...................................... 11
Conclusion ............................................................................................................... 12
SECTION 4 – PRESCRIBED MANAGEMENT FUNCTION: PLANNING ................. 12
Reference List .......................................................................................................... 16
Educating the world for a better change
