Reference no: EM132443892
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 organisational structures
• an explanation of how the culture of an organisation can impact on the effectiveness of the organisation
• an assessment of the impact of learning on the effectiveness of employees
• an evaluation of how working in teams can improve employee effectiveness.
• how different leadership behaviours impact on organisations.
• 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 behaviour theories
• analyse theories relating to work relationships and interactions.
• evaluate the relevance of organisational culture theory in developing organisational 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 organisations can motivate employees in order to improve their efficiency and effectiveness. In the presentation and the accompanying notes, you must:
• analyse the benefits and issues with involving employees in organisational decision making
• explain different ways to motivate employees.
You must provide an accompanying handout for distribution to each member of the panel. The handout must:
• analyse how motivational theory can inform employee motivation.
Using a business organisation of your choice, you must:
• evaluate how a named organisation of your choice motivates its employees.