TOPIC:
Reflect
(
To approve or
disapprove)and document the claim that there is a “Science of
organisation” and a “Science of management”. In your account of the main points
that there is such a thing as “Science of organisation” and a “Science of
management”
integrate (
Use
various theories to create a new theory/thinking)
the role
of
“power” and “Leader” in establishing organisational strategy. (Tip: See
Semler “Maverick”)
Reflect
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opinion supported by references
In your account integrate (Use various theories to create a new
theory/thinking) the role of “power” and
“Leader” in establishing organisational strategy – dominant discourse and
systems theory
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Length – 6-9 pages only
excl cover page and marking rubric and references (3 pages)
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1 11 or 12 Arial
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1,5 spacing
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Referencing - Harvard no
less than 15 references
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Structure is very
important - Introduction, background, Literature, conclusion and
recommendations.
o
The literature should
speak about:
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What is a science?
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Can we have a science of management ?
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Canwe have something called organisational science?
o
The conclusion should also speak about the below as part
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Can these two be considered sciences? What have you determined on
whether there is a science of…. Link this to power and leader. In the dominance
theory the leader demonstrates power by controlling the organisation
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Recommendations must be linked to the literature discussion
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If you disapprove/approve of the dominant
discourse, how will the disapproval/approval of the science of management
impact on the concept of power and a leader in establishing organisational
strategy.
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How does power and leader fit into the
science of management and organisation and how will if affect organisational
strategy?
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Look into Semler evolving into Semco’s
strategy