You have applied for a managerial position as a Business Development Manager in a large retail organisation.
Following shortlisting you have been asked to attend for interview. Prior to the interview you need to send in a written portfolio which will help the interview panel to establish your suitability for the post.
Task 1 – Written Portfolio
You must prepare a portfolio of evidence which includes:
- an analysis of the characteristics of different organizational structures
- an explanation of how the culture of an organization can impact on the effectiveness of the organization
- an assessment of the impact of learning on the effectiveness of employees
- an evaluation of how working in teams can improve employee effectiveness.
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Extension activities:
To gain a merit grade you must also include in your portfolio analysis of:
- how different leadership behaviors impact on organizations.
To gain a distinction grade you must also include in your portfolio analyses of:
- the process and outcomes of change on the effectiveness of employees.
Task 2
You know that questions from the panel will ask for your views on certain management theories. In preparation make detailed notes which:
- evaluate different leadership behavior theories
- analyze theories relating to work relationships and interactions.
Extension activities:
To gain a merit grade you must:
- evaluate the relevance of organizational culture theory in developing organizational effectiveness.
Task 3 – Presentation with accompanying notes
You are to make a presentation to the interview panel as part of the selection process. You should prepare a presentation with accompanying notes which shows how organizations can motivate employees in order to improve their efficiency and effectiveness.
In the presentation and the accompanying notes, you must:
- analyze the benefits and issues with involving employees in organizational decision making
- explain different ways to motivate employees.
Extension activities:
To gain a merit grade you must provide an accompanying handout for distribution to each member of the panel. The handout must:
- analyze how motivational theory can inform employee motivation.
To gain a distinction grade, using a business organisation of your choice, you must:
- evaluate how a named organisation of your choice motivates its employees.
