What are some of the difficulties you would have to think about when giving presentations online? Give some illustrations of how you might solve these difficulties.

What kinds of presentation media (such as Powerpoint with voice-over/script, video, PowToons, etc.) are you contemplating using to support your mode of delivery for your final story presentation? Compare and contrast each of these possibilities.

What choices do you intend to make in order to get ready for this culminating activity, keeping the final story presentation in mind as a whole (and based on the reading)? How specifically will you carry out these measures to assure your readiness?

You have applied for a managerial position as a Business Development Manager in a large retail organisation. 

Following shortlisting you have been asked to attend for interview. Prior to the interview you need to send in a written portfolio which will help the interview panel to establish your suitability for the post.

Task 1 – Written Portfolio

You must prepare a portfolio of evidence which includes:

• an analysis of the characteristics of different organizational structures
• an explanation of how the culture of an organization can impact on the effectiveness of the organization
• an assessment of the impact of learning on the effectiveness of employees
• an evaluation of how working in teams can improve employee effectiveness.
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Extension activities:

To gain a merit grade you must also include in your portfolio analysis of:

• how different leadership behaviors impact on organizations.

To gain a distinction grade you must also include in your portfolio analyses of:

• the process and outcomes of change on the effectiveness of employees.

Task 2

You know that questions from the panel will ask for your views on certain management theories.  In preparation make detailed notes which:

• evaluate different leadership behavior theories
• analyze theories relating to work relationships and interactions.

Extension activities:

To gain a merit grade you must:

• evaluate the relevance of organizational culture theory in developing organizational effectiveness.

Task 3 – Presentation with accompanying notes

You are to make a presentation to the interview panel as part of the selection process. You should prepare a presentation with accompanying notes which shows how organizations can motivate employees in order to improve their efficiency and effectiveness. 

In the presentation and the accompanying notes, you must:

• analyze the benefits and issues with involving employees in organizational decision making
• explain different ways to motivate employees.

Extension activities:

To gain a merit grade you must provide an accompanying handout for distribution to each member of the panel.   The handout must:

• analyze how motivational theory can inform employee motivation.

To gain a distinction grade, using a business organisation of your choice, you must:

• evaluate how a named organisation of your choice motivates its employees.

Which of the following best describes a type of agent called a manufacturer's representative?

A. an independent manufacturing organization that sells to a number of different retailers

B. an independent selling organization that will sell on behalf of a number of different manufacturers

C. a selling organization that represents customers in deliberations with manufacturers

D. an independent selling organization that sells on behalf of only one manufacturer

E. an employee of a manufacturing organization who only sells to a specific number of retailers