Task 1: Management and the Business EnvironmentManagement and the Business Environment (1400word)-16 references
Answer one of the following questions.
From section 1 of the course – Big background issues
1. ‘Because neo classical economics has its origins in the fundamentals of the human condition it is the most appropriate form of economics.’ Evaluate this claim using at least two of the theories and philosophies encountered in section 1 of the course.Answer one of the following questions.
From section 2 of the course – Major issues in economic management.
2. ‘Practical economics should begin with the actual behaviour of humans and theiractual decision making.’ Evaluate this claim using at least two examples.
From section 3 of the course – Contemporary approaches.
3. Given the challenges facing the world and its inhabitants, how far can the
relatively new forms of economic understanding examined in the course, help
society? Use at least two of the economic models discussed in the course to
inform your answer.
Task 2: Behaviour in Organisations IBehaviour in Organisations I (1400word) 16 references
Drawing on one of the module themes listed below (a-f) provide analysis of an
organisation of your choice
a. Human Relations
b. Scientific Management
c. Motivation
d. Power
e. Emotional Labour
f. Group dynamics
You must select 1 theme, and use it to provide insights into the functioning of your chosen organisation (For example, you may choose to demonstrate how Scientific Management can help us understand the employment practices, or work processes, or management decisions, or societal impact of your chosen organisation).
You can choose an organisation that has been discussed in the module, such as McDonald’s, Amazon or Ford. Alternatively, choose an organisation with which you are familiar, and would be suitable for analysis using one of the themes above
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* The references must be academic and within 5 years
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