MGMT 101 Introduction to Management

MGMT 101 Introduction to Management

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MGMT 101 Introduction to Management Trimester 2 2017 The MGMT 101 2017 Trimester 2 tutorials and assignments are set in the context of the Les Mills Case Study. The assignments are set in the context of Les Mills New Zealand (Les Mills), a New Zealand owned fitness chain whose stated purpose is to improve the lives of New Zealanders. There are several parts to Les Mills fitness, including Les Mills Gyms, Les Mills New Zealand and Les Mills International. The Les Mills International system is complex and dynamic. The case study is posted on Blackboard. The purposes of the assignments are to analyse the key issues and apply relevant management theories to the Les Mills case study. Please see Annex A, B and C for the marking guidelines. The holistic academic quality of your assignments, in addition to adherence to the marking guidelines, will determine your overall performance. The Word limit for Assignment 2 is 1800 words and must be presented in 12pt font, 1.5 line spacing. All Assignments are to be submitted via Blackboard by the due times and dates. Any applications for extensions to the Assignments due date must be made to the Course Coordinator, supported with valid reasons and evidence. All referenced material must be appropriately cited. Assignment 1B due: 11pm Sunday 3 Sept 2017 Discuss Phillip Mills as a leader. Is he more of a leader or a manager? Apply relevant concepts from Leadership theories or approaches to the Les Mills case study; preferably at least one theory from Leadership Styles and at least one theory from the Contingency/Context theories. In order for strategy to be implemented, workers with relevant skills and enthusiasm are needed. How does Les Mills align its motivational strategies with its organisational goals? Apply relevant concepts from Motivational theories or approaches to the Les Mills case study; preferably at least one from Content and at least one from Process theories. The assessment criteria are outlined in Annex B. Assignment Presentation Details You do not need to include an Executive summary, Contents page and/or Recommendations. If you wish to include these, they won’t be counted towards the word count. Suggested Outline for Assignment 1 A and B: INTRODUCTION: 100 words (approx.) Briefly outline the organisation and summarise where they are in the case study at the moment Outline what the report will discuss BODY: 600 words (approx.) Use subheadings of the discipline areas if you desire Under each sub heading explain what the main issues are Apply theories and frameworks to help explain these issues CONCUSION: 100 words (approx.) Pull all the discipline areas together Discuss any future direction of Les Mills. REFERENCING: Please follow the APA referencing style. The case study does not need to be referenced throughout the report, except for when you are using a direct quote from the case. All research (including application of theoretical frameworks) needs to be fully referenced. Essential References: Meanger, S & Cox, R. (2017). Les Mills New Zealand (Les Mills). Unpublished Case, Victoria Business School, Victoria University of Wellington. Schermerhorn, J., Davidson, P., Woods, P., Factor, A., Simon A., McBarron, E. (2016). Management: Foundations and Applications. 6th Asia-Pacific Edition. Australia: John Wiley & Sons Australia Ltd.