MANAGERIAL COMMUNICATION Lecture + Robbins Ch. 12

1. Discuss the managerial competencies required to communicate effectively. In your answer draw on the four types of messages characterized by managerial communications. Explain what competencies would be applied with each message type.

MANAGING CSR AND ETHICAL BEHAVIOUR Lecture + Robbins Ch. 2

1. Explain what is meant by 'corporate social responsibility' (CSR) and the implications for management. In your answer discuss the three organisational stances on CSR and the consequences for an organisation's success or failure. Use examples to illustrate your answer.

2. You are a manager wanting to behave ethically in your organisation. Discuss with examples the three key views and goals of ethical behaviour. In your answer explain the factors that contribute to ethical and unethical behaviour. Business ethics: moral principles that guide the way a business behaves.

ORGANISATIONAL ANALYSIS Lecture + Robbins Ch. 5

1. Compare the similarities and differences between 'subjective' and 'objective' frameworks for organisational analysis. Explain why it is important for managers who are involved in organisationa analysis to understand the key characteristics of each. Use examples to illustrate your answer.

2. Explain the specific factors of a 'subjective' framework in organisational analysis. In your answer discuss the implications of these factors for managers when analysing the organisation. Discuss in what organisational circumstances a 'subjective' framework might be adopted and the limitations of ignoring factors contained in the 'objective' framework. Use examples to illustrate your answer.

Drawing on the 'Competencies' component of the Innovation Management (IM) Framework, discuss the similarities and differences between 'idea management', 'market management', and 'portfolio management'. Use examples to illustrate your answer.