ASSIGNMENT

Semester 1 2024
Module name Management II
Module Code MAN201
Due date 22 April 2024
Total Marks 75

This assignment is compulsory and must be submitted through CANVAS,

inside the corresponding Module Class Course on or before 22 April 2024 by
24:00.

STEP 1: COMPLETING YOUR ASSIGNMENT

Your assignment answer must include the following sections:

COVER PAGE
Please include the following information on the first page of the assignment:
Name, Surname, Student Number and Module Code.

BODY
1. The assignment answers must be typed in MS Word format and saved as a
PDF document (File > Save As > Save as Type: PDF).
2. Save your file (MS Word or PDF) with the following naming convention:
[STUDENTNUMBER] [MODULECODE] [SURNAME].pdf
E.g. 21111234 BCU101 Surname.pdf

LIST OF REFERENCES
Refer to the STADIO Referencing guide HERE for guidance.

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Once you have completed your assignment and saved it, you must log into Canvas
to submit your assignment by the due date.
IMPORTANT: Ensure that you submit your assignment answers on or before the due
date and time.

STEP 2: SUBMITTING YOUR ASSIGNMENT ON CANVAS

Once you have completed your assignment, log in to Canvas as follows:

1. Log in to CANVAS using your MySTADIO details:

(Username: studentnumber@stadioDL.ac.za and Password: ID number)
2. A specific course inside of CANVAS for each of your modules has been created
for you to submit your Assignment to. Select the desired module from the
dashboard.
3. Submit your assignment before the end of the due date.

PLEASE ENSURE THAT THE ANSWER THAT YOU SUBMIT IS IN MS WORD OR

PDF FORMAT. NO SCANNED DOCUMENT WILL BE MARKED.

• The process detailed above is the same on a personal computer and mobile
device. You will, however, need to ensure that you have saved your completed
assignment on the mobile device and have downloaded the Canvas Student
Application before attempting to submit.
• You do not require a Canvas class ID and enrolment key to access your registered
module class, as you have been allocated to the class based on your registration.
If you do not see your module class appear, please contact the office for
assistance.
• If you experience any difficulties during the submission process – after reading
through the guide and attempting the prescribed steps – please do not hesitate to
contact the office for assistance.

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Question 1 (25 marks)

1. There is still a place in the modern workplace for classical theories. Consider the
classical and contemporary theories, in terms of measurement of job performance.

1.1 Tabulate classical and contemporary theories as given by Smit et al. (6)

1.2 Do additional research on the following three theories and write a paragraph on
each theory about its approach, appropriateness in the modern workplace, and an
example of the relevance of this approach.
a) The quantitative management theory (6)
b) The systems approach (7)
c) Total quality management (6)

In your answer, follow the example below of the Scientific Management Theory:

(Note: Marks are allocated for correct in-text and referencing style of websites used for
your answer).
Example: Scientific Management Theory
This approach to management was developed by Frederick W Taylor. (1) He was
interested in improving the productivity of workers. McDonald's (1) shows the evidence
of applying the principles of scientific management (1). They institute bonus systems to
encourage the employees to perform well to meet goals. (2) Also, they train the workers
scientifically rather than passively leaving them to train themselves. It aims to bring
everyone’s production efficiency into full play to accomplish maximum profit. Moreover,
they cooperate with the workers to ensure that scientifically developed methods are
being followed and it will be eligible to improve production efficiency. (Two teachers,
2023) (1)
[Please refer to reference list in this assignment for example.]

Question 2 (25 marks)

Managers have to understand the business environment of an organisation. An

organisation is an open system and influenced by changes in the business
environment. These changes could either pose a major opportunity for
managers to exploit, or they could pose a threat to the existence of the
business.

In essay format, first indicate and explain the three different business environments
(make use of a diagram to substantiate your explanation) and secondly the influence the
different environments have on an organisation.

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Question 3 (25 marks)

Read the information below and consult the relevant text in the prescribed material, then
answer the question that follows.

Content theories on motivation investigate what needs people want to satisfy and
attempt to identify the factors that influence individual behaviour. In contrast to the
content theories that focus on individual needs, process theories attempt to find out
how motivation actually occurs. One such process theory on motivation is the
reinforcement theory.

In essay format, explain the reinforcement theory of motivation and the techniques
managers can use to schedule such reinforcement: continuous reinforcement, fixed
interview schedule, variable interval, fixed ratio, variable ratio. Refer to the examples
provided in the prescribed text but include your own examples from industry such as
restaurants, hotels, or public institutions. (Remember to reference websites correctly if
additional research is done.)

Reference list
Two Teachers, 18.05.2023. Frederick Taylor’s Scientific Management Principles:
McDonald’s Case Study. https://www.twoteachers.co.uk/post/frederick-taylors-
scientific-management-principles-mcdonald-s-case-study

Assignment Total: 75 marks

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