MGTP102-Management Principles

Learning Outcomes

1. Describe the core concepts and theoretical frameworks of management;

2. Examine key stakeholders and explain their roles in managing an organisation;

3. Analyse and interpret management issues in organisations;

4. Apply analytical and problem solving skills to develop effective strategies to solve managerial issues.

Assessment Descriptions

Write an argumentative academic essay on one of three given topics related to management theory. The essay will be written in accordance with the guidelines for writing academic essays in the Academic Learning Skills (ALS) student guide “Essay Writing”.

The argumentative essay must agree or disagree with one of the statements below:

a) The best motivator is performance based pay.

OR

b) A strong organisational culture is essential for superior organisational performance.

OR

c) Empowering employees makes the control function less important.