Seriously

[RossiJ]

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...

Looks good, just for matrix::

+   Working in project teams may lead to better teamwork
+   Greater cooperation between different areas of the business
+   Control is decentralised
-   Employees may have to report to two managers, leading to possible conflict
-   Employees can be quickly moved from one project to another but it may be costly and time consuming establishing next teams

[RobDog]

Looks good, just for matrix::

+   Working in project teams may lead to better teamwork
+   Greater cooperation between different areas of the business
+   Control is decentralised
-   Employees may have to report to two managers, leading to possible conflict
-   Employees can be quickly moved from one project to another but it may be costly and time consuming establishing next teams

sweeeet. I was lacking info on matrix for my notes. Why do you have to be so good? Thanks!

[RossiJ]

Looks good, just for matrix::

+   Working in project teams may lead to better teamwork
+   Greater cooperation between different areas of the business
+   Control is decentralised
-   Employees may have to report to two managers, leading to possible conflict
-   Employees can be quickly moved from one project to another but it may be costly and time consuming establishing next teams

sweeeet. I was lacking info on matrix for my notes. Why do you have to be so good? Thanks!

Best teacher in the state imo haha

[Phy124]

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...

If asked about the divisional structure, I advise you to list all four types (product, process, customer, geographic) instead of just saying  "divisions or geographic location"

Similarly for the matrix structure, I would include something along the lines of 'bringing together specialists from different parts of the organisation to solve specific problems or undertake specific projects in teams', but that's just my opinion

The rest seems alright though and once you put in RossiJ's stuff you'll be all sweet *thumbs up*

[RobDog]

If asked about the divisional structure, I advise you to list all four types (product, process, customer, geographic) instead of just saying  "divisions or geographic location"

Similarly for the matrix structure, I would include something along the lines of 'bringing together specialists from different parts of the organisation to solve specific problems or undertake specific projects in teams', but that's just my opinion

The rest seems alright though and once you put in RossiJ's stuff you'll be all sweet *thumbs up*

Great idea, thanks for help. 

[AT]

Hey everyone,
Just wondering if Kotter's isn't the 10 mark question, what other possibilities are there?
I know it has to be from Unit 4 AOS2, but how on earth can one produce an answer worth 10 marks on something like high-risk and low-risk strategies for managing change effectively. Also in regards to the last area of the course, can we just choose one area such as corporate social responsibility and/or business ethics and apply our real-life scenario to it, or do we have to cover all bases, i.e globalistation, technology, etc.

Kotter's would be a great 10 mark question, especially since it's already structured for us, provided we can remember the 8 steps!

Thanks.

[RossiJ]

Hey everyone,
Just wondering if Kotter's isn't the 10 mark question, what other possibilities are there?
I know it has to be from Unit 4 AOS2, but how on earth can one produce an answer worth 10 marks on something like high-risk and low-risk strategies for managing change effectively. Also in regards to the last area of the course, can we just choose one area such as corporate social responsibility and/or business ethics and apply our real-life scenario to it, or do we have to cover all bases, i.e globalistation, technology, etc.

Kotter's would be a great 10 mark question, especially since it's already structured for us, provided we can remember the 8 steps!

Thanks.

Hello there sir
Other possibilities::
- Leadership during change
- Changes effect on the internal environment
- Low/High risk practices
- Driving and Restraining forces (very unlikely to appear again)

the bird with the worm says Kotters is the go, so to be honest I reckon there is a 93.9% chance the bird is right

In regards to Kotters, it will probably ask it to relate it to an issue you have studied this year whether it be globalisation, technology or ethics
and therefore, you would identify and explain each step, and then link it to the organisation you have studied and that particular reason behind the change (i.e. for me I'm doing Qantas and I'm looking at a mix between all 3)

unless it asks for either globalisation, technology, or ethics (which it won't), then you only have to cover the bases of 1 of them depending on the situation you are studying

[tashpash]

Even if Kotter's is the 10 marker, my teacher says that it is likely they might chuck in something else cause Kotter's would usually only be worth 8. Something like "include a driving and restraining force of the change in your response."

I have no idea what is going to happen though, all you can do is prepare yourself and expect anything really.

[RossiJ]

Even if Kotter's is the 10 marker, my teacher says that it is likely they might chuck in something else cause Kotter's would usually only be worth 8. Something like "include a driving and restraining force of the change in your response."

I have no idea what is going to happen though, all you can do is prepare yourself and expect anything really.

I'm hoping for leadership & kotters

but keep in mind they can JUST ask kotters, but then additionally to relate it to a case study and therefore that would be where those extra marks come from

[RobDog]

In regards to Kotters, it will probably ask it to relate it to an issue you have studied this year whether it be globalisation, technology or ethics

unless it asks for either globalisation, technology, or ethics (which it won't), then you only have to cover the bases of 1 of them depending on the situation you are studying

What if the issue doesn't cover one of them?

[tashpash]

Even if Kotter's is the 10 marker, my teacher says that it is likely they might chuck in something else cause Kotter's would usually only be worth 8. Something like "include a driving and restraining force of the change in your response."

I have no idea what is going to happen though, all you can do is prepare yourself and expect anything really.

I'm hoping for leadership & kotters

but keep in mind they can JUST ask kotters, but then additionally to relate it to a case study and therefore that would be where those extra marks come from

Leadership? WHAT!?

[RossiJ]

Even if Kotter's is the 10 marker, my teacher says that it is likely they might chuck in something else cause Kotter's would usually only be worth 8. Something like "include a driving and restraining force of the change in your response."

I have no idea what is going to happen though, all you can do is prepare yourself and expect anything really.

I'm hoping for leadership & kotters

but keep in mind they can JUST ask kotters, but then additionally to relate it to a case study and therefore that would be where those extra marks come from

Leadership? WHAT!?

leadership in the implementation of change has huge depth of information to write on, beware it

In regards to Kotters, it will probably ask it to relate it to an issue you have studied this year whether it be globalisation, technology or ethics

unless it asks for either globalisation, technology, or ethics (which it won't), then you only have to cover the bases of 1 of them depending on the situation you are studying

What if the issue doesn't cover one of them?

I'm sure it would? in any little form or way, and the most likely chance is it won't ask you to relate it to anything specifically
so you'll be fine with whatever you have down pat right now

[RobDog]

Yeah in my practice exam we did during the last week of school, the last question was this:

Evaluate the management of change in a large-scale organization you have studied this year. In your answer refer to the following:

• The driving and restraining forces involved;
• The role of leadership in the change management process by explaining how leadership was connected to any four steps of Kotter's theory of change management; and
• The impact of change on either the operations or human resources functional areas.

Was kinda a combination of everything that could be possibly asked. I managed to get 8/10, but apparently i 'just needed to refer to leading a bit when discussing the 4 steps'.

[RobDog]

I'm sure it would? in any little form or way, and the most likely chance is it won't ask you to relate it to anything specifically
so you'll be fine with whatever you have down pat right now

Hah, i did some research and i found out that due to SPC merger with Ardmona they now export to over 40 countries, so that would be globalisation yes?

[RossiJ]

Yeah in my practice exam we did during the last week of school, the last question was this:

Evaluate the management of change in a large-scale organization you have studied this year. In your answer refer to the following:

• The driving and restraining forces involved;
• The role of leadership in the change management process by explaining how leadership was connected to any four steps of Kotter's theory of change management; and
• The impact of change on either the operations or human resources functional areas.

Was kinda a combination of everything that could be possibly asked. I managed to get 8/10, but apparently i 'just needed to refer to leading a bit when discussing the 4 steps'.

that's one bitch of a question