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Question1: SIMULATIONDiscuss the 5 approaches to management of the Blake Mouton Managerial Grid. How can this be applied to the role of a procurement manager? (25 points)
Question2: SIMULATIONExplain, with examples, how a Procurement Professional can apply the CIPS Code of Conduct in relation to ethical business practices (25 points).
Question3: SIMULATIONABC Ltd is a consultancy organisation which employs 30 members of staff, all of whom work from a single office. Traditionally all record keeping has been paper-based. Mohammed, the CEO, has decided to implement electronic systems. Discuss the following methods of change Mohammed could use, explaining advantages and disadvantages of each: planned, incremental and revolutionary. Which style should Mohammed use? (25 points).
Question4: SIMULATIONEvaluate the following approaches to leadership: autocratic and affiliative (25 points)
Question5: SIMULATIONDiscuss 5 different sources of power an individual can have in the working environment. Explain who in an organisation may have this type of power and the pros and cons to each (25 points)
Question6: SIMULATIONSarah is the manager of a small cake shop. She employs 8 staff members and has several local suppliers. Her approach to leadership is the Contingency approach. Explain what is meant by this approach (5 points) and discuss how Sarah could use this approach to ensure her business is successful. (25 points)
Question7: SIMULATIONJeff is the CEO of Company X. Company X will soon be merging with Company Y. This is a strategic decision which will benefit both companies through sharing knowledge and resources. There will be no job losses in the process of the merger, but there will be significant changes to staffing structures and operating procedures. Jeff needs to communicate the information to stakeholders. Discuss how Jeff could create a Communication Plan to disseminate the information and what considerations he needs to make when passing on the information (25 points)
Question8: SIMULATIONExplain 5 qualities of an effective leader (10 points) Discuss the role of a leader in relation to the procurement and supply chain function of an organisation (15 points)
Question9: SIMULATIONZainab is a Procurement Manager and has recently taken on 10 new staff members, taking the size of her team from 10 to 20. Discuss the process of learning that the new members of the team may go through as they start their new roles (15 points). Explain different learning styles she may find in members of her team, relating your answer to one academic model (10 points).
Question10: SIMULATIONExplain how stress in the workplace can impact upon employees. What are factors that can lead to stress in the workplace and how can an organisation look after its workforce when it comes to reducing stress? (25 points).
Question11: SIMULATIONDiscuss the role that independent organisations in the third sector can play with regards to ethical business practices. Your answer may make reference to one or more of the following: United Nations, Tradecraft UK, Walk Free Foundation, IMF, ILO. (25 points)
Question12: SIMULATIONExplain the following types of dismissal: fair dismissal, unfair dismissal, summary dismissal, constructive dismissal and redundancy (15 points) How should an employee respond if they believe they believe that they have been let go by their employer unfairly? (10 points).
Question13: SIMULATIONIt has recently come to light that Fakeborough City Council has been engaging in discriminatory labour practices. These allogations include paying male employees more than female employees for completing the same type of work and excluding some employees from promotional opportunities for no good reason. Discuss how employees at Fakeborough City Council can deal with discrimination at work, and the risks that Fakeborough City Council are currently facing. (25 points).
Question14: SIMULATIONDiscuss the role that independent organisations in the third sector can play with regards to ethical business practices. Your answer may make reference to one or more of the following: United Nations, Tradecraft UK, Walk Free Foundation, IMF, ILO. (25 points)
Question15: SIMULATIONMichael is the new CEO of XYZ Ltd. He has recently joined the organisation which has been struggling financially and has issues with stakeholder communication. He is considering using the Democratic leadership approach. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this approach? Is this an appropriate style for Michael to adopt? (25 points)
Question16: SIMULATIONEvaluate the 'Traits' approach to leadership (25 points)
Question17: SIMULATIONPat is the newly appointed CPO (Chief Procurement Officer) of Circle Ltd, a fictional manufacturing company. He is in charge of a team of 12 procurement assistants. He is looking to introduce a new E-Procurement system and is unsure what leadership style would be most appropriate to use: assertive, consulting, collaborating or inspiring. Discuss how Pat could use each of these influencing styles with his team, evaluating their effectiveness for this situation.
Question18: SIMULATIONDiscuss the following strategies for resolving conflict: prevention, conflict management and conflict resolution. Provide examples of where these strategies may be appropriate, giving advantages and disadvantages to each (25 points)