1.10. Summary

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does the acronym 'P.O.L.C.' stand for in management?

   Hint

   Think about the four main functions of management.

2. 2.

   What is Organizational Behaviour?

   Hint

   Consider what factors influence how people work together.

3. 3.

   What are the four primary functions of management?

   • Planning
   • Organizing
   • Leading
   • Controlling
   • Planning
   • Staffing
   • Budgeting
   • Organizing
   • Leading
   • Controlling
   • Evaluating
   • Organizing

   Hint

   Remember the acronym P.O.L.C.

4. 4.

   True or False: Organizational Behaviour only focuses on individual behavior within an organization.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the interactions between various team members.

5. 5.

   Develop a management strategy for a new engineering project considering diverse team members' backgrounds. What factors would you include to ensure success?

   Hint

   Consider cultural diversity and how it impacts team interaction.

6. 6.

   Analyze a scenario where a software project failed due to poor management. Identify the management principles that were overlooked.

   Hint

   Reflect on the functions of management and how their absence can lead to failure.