MGT503 Assignment 1 Spring 2012

PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT – MGT503

SPRING 2012

ASSIGNMENT NO. 1

Due date: 13-4-12

Total marks= 20 marks

Mintzberg found that managers, regardless of the type of organization or level of management, act in

specific ways when they interact with others to perform various management functions. So he

described ten (10) managerial roles – which all managers take on to be more effective.

For each of the following Functions of Managers, mention ONE managerial role (sub-role) that the

manager is assuming (2.5 marks each) to carry out the function effectively. Justify your answer with

proper reasoning (2.5 marks each).

(Refer to ‘Solution Guidelines’ given below for word limit and other guidelines)

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Deadline:

• Make sure that you upload the solution file before the due date. No

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• Use the font style “Times New Roman” and font size “12”.

• It is advised to compose your document in MS-Word 2003 (preferably doc file

format).

• Use black and blue font colors only.

Functions of Management Most Relevant

Managerial Role Reasoning

Organizing information to

develop new strategies

Meeting other department’s

manager to socialize

Controlling unexpected

environmental conditions

Bargaining with suppliers

for lower rates

Solution Guidelines:

• Use APA style for referencing and citation. For guidance search “APA

reference style” in Google and read various website containing information

for better understanding or visit

http://linguistics.byu.edu/faculty/henrichsenl/apa/APA01.html

• Every student will work individually and has to write in the form of an analytical

assignment.

• Give the answer according to question, there will be negative marking for

irrelevant material.

• Word limit for providing justification for each part is not more than 50 words

• For acquiring the relevant knowledge don’t rely only on handouts but watch

the video lectures and use other reference books also.

Rules for Marking

• Marking scheme: 5 marks (2.5+2.5) for each part

Please note that your assignment will not be graded or graded as Zero (0) if:

• It has been submitted after due date

• The file you uploaded does not open or is corrupt

• It is in any format other than .doc (MS. Word)

• It is cheated or copied from other students, internet, books, journals etc.

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