Introduction to Management

Assignment task

Learning outcome 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the different forms and functions of business

Learning outcome 2: Categorise different management functions and how they help in managing a business

Learning outcome 3: Explain how marketing relates to business success alongside other functions

Learning outcome 4: Describe what human resources can do to manage talent in a business that creates or supports the development of organisational culture.

Task requirement: Produce a clear and concise report on the management structure in a business, using publicly available materials, journals, and the recommended core texts, address the following topics:

1) Management structure and business functions
i. outline the advantages and disadvantages of the different types of organizational structure
ii. define business functions and their responsibilities

2) Management functions and how they manage a business
i. Categorise the different management functions and explain their responsibilities
ii. choose two/three management functions and discuss in detail their relationship and how they help manage the success of the business, e.g., planning, organising

3) Marketing function and its relation to business success
i. discuss how marketing works with other business functions for the success of an organization

4) Talent Management and Organisational Culture

i. discuss the role of HR in relation to talent management.
ii. define organisational culture and explain how positive culture impacts on the success of an organisation

This assignment does not require you to include a case study on any organisation. You can however, incorporate real life examples throughout your report.

You must reference all sources and information used in the report using the Harvard Referencing Guide.