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TASK 1
1. Identify and discuss in detail five quality management and continuous improvement theories (150 - 200 words each theory).
2. What does Kotter's 8-Step change model tell us about transformational change for businesses? Discuss your answer in a paragraph.
(150 - 200 words).
3. What is the diffusion of innovation theory and why might a manager implementing an innovation be particularly interested in this theory? (250 - 300 words).
4. What is the purpose of the ISO 9000 Standards for Quality Management and what standards are included? (50 - 100 words).
5. What is cost-benefit analysis and what is it best used for? In your response outline how you complete a cost-benefit analysis (100 - 150 words).
6. Discuss the concept of a learning organisation in one paragraph (100 -150 words).
7. Why is the concept of shared vision an essential component of a learning organisation? (100 - 150 words).
8. Discuss the concept of team learning in relation to a learning organisation (50 - 100 words).
9. Identify and outline three different sustainability practices that are now common in Australian workplaces (50 - 100 words).
10. Provide a definition of risk as identified in the Australia/New Zealand Standard for Risk Management (AS/NZS ISO 31000:2009) (50 - 100 words).
11. Discuss the concept of risk management. Outline the factors that make a risk management system successful and the factors that may inhibit effective risk management (200 - 250 words).
12. In your own words, describe the seven steps in the risk management process as outlined in AS/NZS ISO 31000:2009(200-250 words).
Attachment:- TASK 1.rar