MNG2602 ASSIGNMENT 1
YEAR 2022
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1.1. Differentiate between organisational culture and workforce diversity. Clearly state what
the difference is between the two concepts. .......................................................................................... 3
2.1. Identify four (4) general sources of diversity in the case study. Cite examples from the
case study to substantiate your answers. .............................................................................................. 3
3.1. Identify four (4) elements of corporate culture employees make use of to learn more
about the organisation. Name and explain each element, then cite one example from the case
study to explain each element.................................................................................................................. 4
4. Visit the following webpages (by clicking on the links) and indicate to which SDG
McDonald’s is contributing in each case: ............................................................................................... 5
5.1. Name the type of manager Pierre van Tonder falls under and discuss the responsibilities
that he has (theoretically).......................................................................................................................... 5
5.2. Name and discuss the two managerial functions that the type of manager you indicated
in question 5.1 performs............................................................................................................................ 6
5.3. Name and discuss which managerial skill is required from Pierre van Tonder, based on
your answer in 5.1. ..................................................................................................................................... 6
5.4. State which type of plans Pierre van Tonder will typically formulate and provide an
example of such a plan from the report. ................................................................................................. 7
6.1. Name and discuss the type of corporate-level strategy the Spur Corporation decided to
follow with the launch of these brands. ................................................................................................... 7
6.2. State which forces in the general and task environments influenced Spur to launch these
brands and explain your answer. ............................................................................................................. 7
7.1. To which two SDGs do you think Spur is contributing with this initiative? ............................ 8
7. References ...................................................................................................................................... 9
YEAR 2022
, Table of Contents
1.1. Differentiate between organisational culture and workforce diversity. Clearly state what
the difference is between the two concepts. .......................................................................................... 3
2.1. Identify four (4) general sources of diversity in the case study. Cite examples from the
case study to substantiate your answers. .............................................................................................. 3
3.1. Identify four (4) elements of corporate culture employees make use of to learn more
about the organisation. Name and explain each element, then cite one example from the case
study to explain each element.................................................................................................................. 4
4. Visit the following webpages (by clicking on the links) and indicate to which SDG
McDonald’s is contributing in each case: ............................................................................................... 5
5.1. Name the type of manager Pierre van Tonder falls under and discuss the responsibilities
that he has (theoretically).......................................................................................................................... 5
5.2. Name and discuss the two managerial functions that the type of manager you indicated
in question 5.1 performs............................................................................................................................ 6
5.3. Name and discuss which managerial skill is required from Pierre van Tonder, based on
your answer in 5.1. ..................................................................................................................................... 6
5.4. State which type of plans Pierre van Tonder will typically formulate and provide an
example of such a plan from the report. ................................................................................................. 7
6.1. Name and discuss the type of corporate-level strategy the Spur Corporation decided to
follow with the launch of these brands. ................................................................................................... 7
6.2. State which forces in the general and task environments influenced Spur to launch these
brands and explain your answer. ............................................................................................................. 7
7.1. To which two SDGs do you think Spur is contributing with this initiative? ............................ 8
7. References ...................................................................................................................................... 9
