10 Large Scale Organisations in Context

10 Large Scale Organisations in Context
Types of Large Scale Organisations Classification of Large Scale Organisations Contributions to the economy Management Structures Management Roles Management Styles Management Skills Operations Management 10

Types of Large Scale Organisations
Question Name Three Examples of a Foundation. Answer Heart Foundation Spina Bifida Foundation Cancer Research Foundation

Question Describe the difference between a Charity and a Foundation. Answer Charities provide assistance with goods, services and finance to those in need. Foundations assist people by giving money to those who need it for a specific purpose and with strict guidelines.

Question Which one of the following is not a Government Business Enterprise. Medibank Private National Broadband Network Australia Post Australian Curriculum Assessment and Reporting Authority. Medibank Private National Broadband Network Australia Post Australian Curriculum Assessment and Reporting Authority.

Classification of Large Scale Organisations
Question Name the categories that are included in the Primary Industry sector. Farming Forestry Hunting Fisheries Mining

Question Define the term Secondary Industry. An organisation that transforms raw materials into either a final product or an intermediate product needing further processing.

Question Name four examples of organisaitons which are included in the secondary industry sector.. Food & Beverage Textile, clothing, footwear Wood and paper products Petroleum, coal, chemicals Machinery and equipment manufacture.

Question Describe the term Tertiary Industry. Organisations that provide a service.

Question What are the names of the two sectors that make up the tertiary industries. Quaternary Quinary.

Question Define the term Quinary Sector. The quinary sector includes organisatins involved in domestic services both paid and unpaid.

Question Define the term Quaternary Sector. The quaternary sector includes organisations involved in providing information.

Contributions to the economy
Question Explain how export earnings contribute to the economy by LSO’s. Exports help retain employment in Australia while earning income at the same time.

Question Identify the 5 areas of contributions by LSO’s Provision of employment Economies of scale and high levels of production. Improvements to Australia’s industrial base. Research and Development Export earnings

Question What are the negative impacts that can affect the economy by LSO’s Large numbers of people can be unemployed if a LSOs fail. LSO can take their business offshore which has an impact on the spending within communities, infrastructure such as schools may close.

Management Structures
Question Describe a formal management structure An organisation divided into parts based on the lines of communication roles and responsibilities.

Question Describe a centralised management structure This is where the power and responsibility on decision making resides with management.

Question Describe a decentralised management structure A system where decision making, power and responsibility is delegated downwards.

Question Explain the purpose of an organisational chart. An organisational chart is a diagram showing how the roles of employees are linked together in a business. It allows all employees to where they are in the organisation and who is responsible for their area.

Question Which of the following is an informal management structure. An organic structure. An organic structure. Mechanistic structure Bureaucratic structure

Question Describe a matrix management model. The matrix management model combines both the functional and divisional models. It draws from employees across departments for a particular function or project.

Question Describe a divisional or geographical management model. A divisional or geographical management model is referred to as a horizontal system which groups employees together according to divisions.

Operations Management
Question What are the three key elements of an operations system. Inputs Transformation process - Outputs

Question Name the six categories of inputs used by an organisation. People Facilities & equipment Materials Finance Information Time

Question What is the most vital input considered in the operations system. Employees

Operations Management Question
What is the role of the Operations Manager? To oversee the transformation of inputs into outputs which includes POLC. Planning – LT includes facilities location & design and the use of technology. Organising, Leading & Controlling – Allocating human resources and overseeing storage of materials and finished products. Also motivating employees to ensure increased productivity. Operations Manager should also control the environment by overseeing maintenance of machinery to avoid delays in production.

Question Describe productivity and explain how it is measured? Productivity is the relationship between resource inputs and outputs. Producing more output from the same quantity of resource inputs Productivity is measured as a ratio – ie the number of outputs produced compared to the number of inputs an organisation uses

Question Describe why it is important for an Operations Manager to be involved in Facilities location, design and layout? The Operations Manager is responsible for the entire production process of an organisation. Therefore an Operations Manager must consider the space available, access to resources such as labour or raw materials, the proximity to suppliers and customers and access to services such as electricity or water.

Question Name and describe the three layout designs used in organisations? Process Layout. Sometimes referred to as the function layout. This is where the equipment, work centres or department are arranged according to function. A hospital is an example of this layout. Product Layout. Was designed for manufacturing organisations where a large volume of goods are produced on mass and are arranged in a sequential order. Car manufacturing is an example of this layout Fixed Position Layout. When large products are being worked on and remains in one location where all the inputs are brought to the site. A construction site or an airplane hangar is a good example of this layout.

What does the acronym POLC stand for?
Management Roles Question What does the acronym POLC stand for? Planning. Organising. Leading. Controlling

Management Roles Question
Describe the three levels of planning in relation to the managers role in an organisation. Top Level or Strategic Planning. The top level managers are involved in long term decisions regarding the objectives of the organisation. This is usually between 2 – 5 years Middle Level or Tactical Planning. The middle level managers are involved in medium term planning such as setting goals for each department. This is usually between 1 – 2 years. Lower Level or Operational Planning. The lower level managers are involved in the day to day operation s of the organisation such as rosters, maintenance of equipment. This is usually up to 1 year of planning

What are the five main external influences for an organisation when undertaking a situational analysis in the planning stage. Social Legal Economic Political Technological

What are the three main internal influences for an organisation when undertaking a situational analysis of the organisation at the planning stage? Financial Human Production

What is the most common form of situational analysis that an organisational could undertake in gathering data in the planning process? A SWOT analysis. Look at the internal strengths, and weakness of an organisation and the external opportunities and threats.

What are the five steps used by an organisation in the planning process? The DODSE steps. Develop objectives Outline the Facts Develop and evaluate alternatives Select an alternative and implement the plan Evaluate, monitor and review

List 3 methods a manager may use to present plans.
Management Roles Question List 3 methods a manager may use to present plans. Timelines Spreadsheets Flowcharts Graphs Tables Models Words Powerpoint or presentation tools

Identify which of the following are centralised management styles.
Question Identify which of the following are centralised management styles. Autocratic Persuasive Consultative Participative Situational Laissez Faire Autocratic Persuasive Consultative Participative Situational Laissez Faire

Match the comments with the styles of Management.
Management Styles Question Match the comments with the styles of Management. Autocratic Persuasive Consultative Participative Situational Laissez Faire Managers set objectives but barely interferes with employees. Employees find their own way to reach objectives. Managers vary their style according to the circumstances A manager will communicate with employees but will encourage employees to accept management decisions. Communicate with employees to find out their views but ultimately management makes the decisions. All major decisions are made at the top. Managers believe subordinates are motivated by financial incentives only. Management actively invites employees to make decisions themselves.

Match the comments with the styles of Management.
Management Styles Question Match the comments with the styles of Management. e) All major decisions are made at the top. Managers believe subordinates are motivated by financial incentives only. Autocratic Persuasive Consultative Participative Situational Laissez Faire c) A manager will communicate with employees but will encourage employees to accept management decisions. d) Communicate with employees to find out their views but ultimately management makes the decisions. f) Management actively invites employees to make decisions themselves. b) Managers vary their style according to the circumstances Managers set objectives but barely interferes with employees. Employees find their own way to reach objectives.

List 8 skills a manager must possess to be an effective manager..
Management Skills Question List 8 skills a manager must possess to be an effective manager.. Communication Negotiation Delegation and Time Management Team Leadership Stress Management Emotional Intelligence Strategic Planning Problem Solving and Decision Making

Describe the difference between formal and informal communication.
Management Skills Question Describe the difference between formal and informal communication. Formal Communication The official information needed to run the organisation and is sent through official communication channels. Informal Communication The unofficial message passed between members of an organisation such as gossip.

Give a description and examples of verbal communication.
Management Skills Question Give a description and examples of verbal communication. Verbal communication involves using words to communicate. Examples include: Speech or oral communication Written communication such as letters, s

Give a description and examples of non-verbal communication.
Management Skills Question Give a description and examples of non-verbal communication. Non -verbal communication involves communication other than words. Examples include: Body language Tone of voice Image Setting

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