Management
Student Self-administered case study
Introduction to PoM ‐
Management
Case duration (Min):
45-60
Principles of Management (PoM)
Introduction to PoM
Worldwide
Case summary:
This case uses a brief video clip that focuses more on managerial behaviour ‐ the clip and a selection of the questions could either be used in a tutorial or lecture.
Through its leaders and managers, organisations seek to do the right thing (effectiveness) as reflected in the organisational mission and goals and to do those things efficiently, thus keeping costs to a minimum. In doing so, the organisation will achieve its purpose. In this case study, we ask what management is, giving consideration to the types of manager and management functions.
Learning objectives:
Describe what is meant by the term management.
Explain the functions of management.
Describe the different types of manager.
Case problem:
What is management and what are managers?
Page 1
Case media © London Business School 2008 - 2009 - Case study © Dr Phil Kelly 2009
Pre class activities...
1
Read Heike, B., Ghoshal, S. (2002), 'Beware the Busy
Manager', Harvard Business Review, Vol. 80, Issue 2, pp. 62 ‐
69
45-60
First, if you are taking a taught management course then consult with your tutor and ensure that the case has not been scheduled into a teaching class or tutorial. If it has not:
1. Play/ read the media associated with the case. You may need to access the Internet and enter a URL to locate any video clips.
2. Attempt the Case study questions.
Consider attempting the case study as a group exercise; you could form a study group with fellow students.
3. Check the suggested answers - remember these are suggestions only and there are often many possible answers.
Discuss questions and answers with other students.
4. If you feel your answer(s) were weak then consider reading the relevant suggested readings again (also see the case study
Introduction to PoM ‐
Management
Case duration (Min):
45-60
Principles of Management (PoM)
Introduction to PoM
Worldwide
Case summary:
This case uses a brief video clip that focuses more on managerial behaviour ‐ the clip and a selection of the questions could either be used in a tutorial or lecture.
Through its leaders and managers, organisations seek to do the right thing (effectiveness) as reflected in the organisational mission and goals and to do those things efficiently, thus keeping costs to a minimum. In doing so, the organisation will achieve its purpose. In this case study, we ask what management is, giving consideration to the types of manager and management functions.
Learning objectives:
Describe what is meant by the term management.
Explain the functions of management.
Describe the different types of manager.
Case problem:
What is management and what are managers?
Page 1
Case media © London Business School 2008 - 2009 - Case study © Dr Phil Kelly 2009
Pre class activities...
1
Read Heike, B., Ghoshal, S. (2002), 'Beware the Busy
Manager', Harvard Business Review, Vol. 80, Issue 2, pp. 62 ‐
69
45-60
First, if you are taking a taught management course then consult with your tutor and ensure that the case has not been scheduled into a teaching class or tutorial. If it has not:
1. Play/ read the media associated with the case. You may need to access the Internet and enter a URL to locate any video clips.
2. Attempt the Case study questions.
Consider attempting the case study as a group exercise; you could form a study group with fellow students.
3. Check the suggested answers - remember these are suggestions only and there are often many possible answers.
Discuss questions and answers with other students.
4. If you feel your answer(s) were weak then consider reading the relevant suggested readings again (also see the case study