Gage University College

Management Theory and Practices Individual Assignment (30%)

Instructions:

 The submission date is on 15/05/2014 E.C.

 The maximum page limit is 10 pages.
 Copying each other is unacceptable.
 Keep the protocols of the assignment properly.
 A group can consists up to 8 students.

Discussion Questions
1. Identify and discuss the factors influencing the span of control (Wide and narrow) in
detail. (5 points)
2. It is believed that hard work is crucial to the success and achievement of individuals as
well as organizations. This belief was underscored by Thomas Edison and Albert Einstein
when they said that―genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration and 10% inspiration
and 90% perspiration, respectively. What does it mean? Discuss the view of the two
scholars with the context of employees and management bodies’ motivation in an
organization. (6 points)
3. Planning, and controlling & evaluation are considered as the two sides of a coin. Discuss
why they are considered like this with examples. (5 points)
4. We do have four types of leadership styles; Autocratic/authoritarian,
democratic/participative, laissez faire and bureaucratic leadership. Discuss the situation
to use these leadership styles with examples. (7 points)
5. Identify and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the bases of departmentalization
with examples. (7 points)

Good Luck!!!