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Assessment - Written Questions
Question 1. Describe the following leadership styles and provide two examples of situations in which each style might be effective (70-80 words each):
• Dictatorial style
• Autocratic or authoritarian style
• Democratic leadership style
• Consultative leadership style
Question 2. Describe the personal development planning methodology in about 200 words.
Question 3. Briefly outline three (3) techniques used to collect data when evaluating business opportunities. Respond in no more than 200 words.
Question 4. What does PEST analysis stand for? Describe the process for external environment scanning relating to social, political, economic and technological developments using a PEST analysis. Respond in 200-250 words.
Question 5. Explain emotional intelligence and its relationship to individual and team effectiveness, in about 200 words.
Question 6. Explain what you understand by organisational change or transformation, in no more than 50 words.
Question 7. Briefly describe the six stages of change according to the Transtheoretical Model (TTM) of change (no more than 70 words each). What strategies can managers in an organisation use to effectively manage the change? Mention at least two strategies for each stage.
Question 8. Why do organisational structures change? Explain with the help of a relevant example how a competitive marketplace affects organisational design. Which organisational structure is most suited to handling organisational change quickly? Respond in no more than 200 words.