Seriously

[RossiJ]

If it is not Kotters I will eat my hat
just saying

[tashpash]

I'll probably break down into tears during the exam if it isn't.

[RobDog]

Rofl, last day of school my teacher said expect the unexpected, but i told him it's gonna be Kotter's for sure and he went banana's, telling me all the kids he had last year did the same thing and got shit scores because of it.
But yeah, if it's not Kotter's all Bus man students will probably commit.

[tashpash]

I bet you it will be something ridiculous like high and low-risk tactics or targets for change.

Kotter's is something I almost have a guaranteed 10 marks in! That's if i finish it in time...

[RobDog]

Same, cause as long as you get down the 8 steps you've practically done enough to get the full 10 marks.
What exactly are targets for change? is that what the org is aiming to achieve or something?

[tashpash]

Like what they will be changing. Internal impacts of change?

[tashpash]

They better ask us for the elements of operations! Easy 6 marks right there!

[Anthony93]

If it is not Kotter i will commit my teacher said he was banking on kotter last Year and it didnt happen so dnt be shocked if they dont put it in this year but hes 99% sure it will be but if its not im gunna complain to VCAA haha 

[rambo9593]

internal impacts of change are how the internal environment will change for example if a LSO globalise and outsource its tasks then the facilities of LSO will need to change like moved to a different country, close down many facilities as a result of outsourcing, tasks of employees will need to change as tasks are being outsourced stuff like that.

[RossiJ]

My obvious picks for the exam:

1. Definition from the study design (mission, vision statement)
2. Large scale organisation characteristics
3. Large scale organisation contributions (positive and negative)
4. Functions
5. Operations System (manufacturing)
6. Operations Management (Quality, Technology ect)
7. Productivity, Performance management
8. Recruitment and Selection process
9. Ethical and Socially responsible management
10. Leadership during change
11. Kotters

[RobDog]

My obvious picks for the exam:

1. Definition from the study design (mission, vision statement)
2. Large scale organisation characteristics
3. Large scale organisation contributions (positive and negative)
4. Functions
5. Operations System (manufacturing)
6. Operations Management (Quality, Technology ect)
7. Productivity, Performance management
8. Recruitment and Selection process
9. Ethical and Socially responsible management
10. Leadership during change
11. Kotters

That would be sweet. I'm hoping that there's no management structures, divisional, matrix etc. I hate those things, can't get my head around it.

[RossiJ]

My obvious picks for the exam:

1. Definition from the study design (mission, vision statement)
2. Large scale organisation characteristics
3. Large scale organisation contributions (positive and negative)
4. Functions
5. Operations System (manufacturing)
6. Operations Management (Quality, Technology ect)
7. Productivity, Performance management
8. Recruitment and Selection process
9. Ethical and Socially responsible management
10. Leadership during change
11. Kotters

That would be sweet. I'm hoping that there's no management structures, divisional, matrix etc. I hate those things, can't get my head around it.

oh yeah, forgot, I reckon high chance on structures, styles, roles, skills haha... sorry <3

and compare and contrast awards to ICLC

[RobDog]

oh yeah, forgot, I reckon high chance on structures, styles, roles, skills haha... sorry <3

and compare and contrast awards to ICLC

Dammit. Does anyone else hate the definitions at the start?

[RossiJ]

oh yeah, forgot, I reckon high chance on structures, styles, roles, skills haha... sorry <3

and compare and contrast awards to ICLC

Dammit. Does anyone else hate the definitions at the start?

will only be one definition worth one mark so it's not too bad
and have a look at recent years

- stake holder
- share holder
- performance indicator

easy

[RobDog]

I guess. So tell me if this is close to correct, i'm gonna try and summarise the functions off the top of my head.

Functional : employees of an organisation are divided into groups based on funtion - eg: HR, Finance.
+ provides clear career advancement opportunities
+ all employees can 'speak the same language' as they are specialised in the same area
- employees become 'insulated' from other functions, having little understanding of what the others are doing.
- poor communication across functions, hard to develop trust.

Divisional : employees divided into teams based on divisions or geographic location, most effective for organisations competing in multiple markets.
+ quick to change, as another division can easily be added without affecting the others
+ more productive, as employee's can focus solely on tasks within their division
- duplication of resources, as some divisions may complete the same tasks as another
- divisions may compete with others for limited resources, resulting in low trust between employees of different divisions

Matrix : combines the elements of both a functional and divisional structure. Employees of a matrix structure are under a dual chain of command.
+ Flexibility?
- Dual chain of command may lead to confusion between employees as both managers may have conflicting views.

Is most of this information right? i haven't checked it on my notes...