University Z is about to take on a major project of changing from traditional written examinations to computer-based objective test questons.
Y is the systems manager at the university and has been appointed as the Project Manager. The university is very traditional in its management structure, whereby functional specialists manage each department. However, for this project, Y considers that a matrix structure would be required. The Vice Chancellor is not convinced that a matrix structure would be appropriate.
There are a number of advantages of a matrix structure. Which of the following should Y use in his argument to convince the Vice Chancellor that a matrix structure is appropriate?
Select ALL that apply.
The concept of core competences is key to successful outsourcing strategy. Organisations should:
A company is currently at the stage of organising the data which is captured within the big data process. What will they need to do next in order to complete all stages?
Select ALL that apply.
Which type of culture, according to Charles Handy, is identified by an individual's tasks being clearly defined and their power coming from their position in the hierarchy?
Which of the following initiatives and schemes should be undertaken as a formal project?
Select ALL that apply.
KK manufactures mobile phones and it possesses an inimitable resource in the mobile phone market in which it currently competes.
Which of the following best describes this type of resource?
An insurance group is contemplating a proposal to outsource its customer call centre. The centre is currently managed as an internal function. Before taking a strategic decision, the group directors are assessing not only the long term operating costs but all the transaction costs associated with a change to an external provider.
In the context of this proposal, what are the transaction costs that would need to be considered by the directors?
Select ALL that apply.
A, the Project Manager of Team Y, is frustrated at the lack of progress in the implementation of the new IT system. The team has the required skills and working conditions are good.
Which THREE of the following factors can A usefully manipulate to motivate the team to greater effort?
Hersey and Blanchard developed a theory of situational leadership which suggested that successful leaders should change their leadership style according to the maturity of the subordinates they are leading. This includes an assessment of their professional ability and their readiness to undertake set tasks.
Based on this theory, which leadership style would be best suited to a subordinate showing the highest levels of maturity, readiness, ability and willingness to tackle the work available?
According to Porter, there are THREE generic strategies through which an organisation can generate superior competitive performance. These are:
