Question 1
An important influence on management theory has been the work of Frederick Taylor and The Principles Scientific Management. Firstly, critically outline Scientific Management. Secondly, critique the practical application of Scientific Management. Finally, discuss the relevance of Scientific Management in the modern workplace.
Question 2
Firstly, referring to motivational theories and concepts from the module, critically discuss their use by organisations and the problematic application of theories for management. Secondly, discuss if it is the role of management or employees to direct effort towards organisational goals?
Question 3
Firstly, discuss the role of emotion within the workplace and explain the difference between emotion work and emotional labour, use examples to support this distinction. Secondly, critically discuss the division between emotionality and rationality in work.
Question 4
To succeed in many modern organisations, managers are increasingly required to engage in acts of leadership. Firstly, using theory and concepts from the module, critically discuss types of leadership. Secondly, critically analyse the rise of leadership in organisations. Thirdly, offer analysis of the relationship between leaders and followers.
Question 5
In his analysis of work, Harry Braverman refers to the concept of alienation. Firstly, discuss the types of alienation that work can produce. Secondly, discuss the relationship of technology to worker alienation. Finally, discuss if alienation always occurs in the organisation of work?
