Business and Organisation

Question 1 (Organizing)

You are directed by your company to submit a memorandum on opening up of a branch

in which you will be the head. The memorandum should include, but not limited to, the

following:-

a. Responsibility, authority and job description of the branch manager

b. Organization structure of the branch

c. The extent of the authority of the branch on matters delegated to it like

finance and human resource management

d. HQ/Branch relations and periodical reporting

(100 marks)

Answer

The branch is under HQ where all power and authority belong. However, the branch

should have limited autonomy or delegated to it. For example, policies on human

resource like entry qualification, compensation and benefits are decide by HQ but

recruitment for lower level positions is delegated to the branch. So are financial policies

and procedures but the branch is given authority to a certain sum for purchase,

procurement and contract. The manager is given authority and job description to operate

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the branch. However, there is always close relationship with HQ, consultation and

periodical reporting on major functions

Question 2 (Leadership)

Analyse the leadership of a corporate national personality of your choice which should

include, but not limited to the following:

a. Use of power

b. Leader-subordinate relationship

c. Strategies to achieve mission

Cite relevant leadership theories.

ANSWER :

The analysis should be through trait and situational theories of leadership. Trait

characteristics are his education, IQ and EQ, social standing, drive and integrity.

Situational leadership is a unique combination of leaders, followers, and leadership

situations. The corporate figure can be analyzed through his use of personal and official

power, autocratic or democratic. The Schmidt