Intro to management

1. Intro to management Week 12 Seminar Answering long questions in the exam

2. Todays Aim • To aid you in creating better answers to the long questions. • Essay writing techniques in the exam.

3. The Mock Question • Discuss why a professional manager should Prevent Discrimination and Value Diversity.

4. Focus • Be sure to answer the question completely, that is, answer all parts of the question. Avoid "padding." A lot of rambling and ranting is a sure sign that the writer doesn't really know what the right answer is and hopes that somehow, something in that overgrown jungle of words was the correct answer.

5. Well Organized • Don't write in a haphazard "think-as-you-go" manner. Do some planning and be sure that what you write has a clearly marked introduction which both states the point(s) you are going to make and also, if possible, how you are going to proceed. In addition, the essay should have a clearly indicated conclusion which summarizes the material covered and emphasizes your thesis or main point.

6. Well Supported • Do not just assert something is true, prove it. What facts, figures, examples, tests, etc. prove your point? In many cases, the difference between a Pass and Merit as a grade is due to the effective use of supporting evidence.

7. Quote • Professional managers have a duty of care to their staff to prevent them from discrimination, it is not only their duty but also the law as there is legislation in place to make sure everyone is protected. • The Equality Act 2010 was introduced to cover multiple forms of discrimination.

8. Well Packaged • People who do not use conventions of language are thought of by their readers as less competent and less educated.

9. Quote • There are four types of discrimination ; Direct, indirect, victimisation and harassment/bullying.

10. Use Correct Paragraph Form • Be sure to write your answers in complete, correct sentences and to include only one major point in each paragraph. • Each paragraph should have a main idea, usually expressed in one sentence. • The remainder of the paragraph should explain, prove, or support the main idea you state. • Try to use correct spelling and punctuation, but concentrate more on writing your ideas in clear, plain language.

11. Qualify Answers When in Doubt • It is better to say "toward the end of the 20th century" than to say "in 1994" when you can’t • remember whether it’s 1994 or 1984. In many cases, the approximate time is all that is wanted. • When possible, avoid very definite statements.

12. If You Don’t Know the Answer • Despite careful preparation, you may forget an answer. If this should happen, don’t leave a blank page; write something. • Attempt to answer the question - you may even hit upon some partially correct information. • The main reason for writing something is to give the instructor a chance to give you a few points for trying. If you leave a blank page, your instructor has no choice but to give you zero points

13. Little bug bears, don’t annoy the marker. • Name (Number) • Don’t quote me. • Question numbers • Do not write in this margin !

14. Long Questions answer 3 out of 5 each is worth 25% 1. Management theorys Scientific/Classical/HR (week 9+10)2. Equality & Diversity (Week 7)3. Team Building (slight repeat of your written assignment plus motivation)4. Motivation inc Maslow (week 7)5. Leadership (week 8) note you need to refer to 21st century leaders as well.