management

MULUNGUSHI UNIVERSITY

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS STUDIES

INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENTS

SEMESTER I YEAR: 2017/2018

BMG 241-PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING

ASSIGNMENT ONE

In the development of management theory, the major focus of management practice has shifted from one where managers focused on efficiency and control to one where they seek to build an organisation where everyone is engaged in identifying and solving problems and enabling the organisation to continually learn and improve.

Discuss showing you are aware of the major stages of the development of management theory and the contribution made by each major stage of management theory

ASSIGNMENT TWO

Decision making is important to the effectiveness of because it underlies all manager activity. Managers are faced with limited resources, competing demands, and a continuous stream of problems and opportunities. As a result, managers make decisions every day – and hence are often referred to as decision makers. Why is decision making considered a fundamental part of management effectiveness? What are the challenges managers’ faces when making these decisions?

REQUIREMENTS

1. Word length: 2000 words for each assignment

2. Structure

• Title page

• Table of content

• Introduction

• Main Body

• Conclusion

• Reference list