VCE Business Management Question Thread!

[LiquidPaperz]

how does everyone remember the similarities and differences between herzberg, locke and maslow, i just cant remember it!!

[LiquidPaperz]

 

[polynomials]

In how much detail do we need to know the historical background of employee relations in Australia?

[Zlatan]

What are some of the key differences and similarities between the motivation theories of Maslow and Herzberg ?

[LiquidPaperz]

How does everyone link the case study in their responses? like do you mention it after you have said a key point?

all the marks i have lost this year is due to lack of reference

[sjay1]

In U4AOS1 Part B:

The job analysis and job designs are very similar.

Would someone be able to outline the key similarities and differences that could be mentioned to answer a compare and contrast question of the two?

Thanks

[TimewaveZero]

Is employee relations referring specifically to the relationship between the employer and the employee, or is it the relationships between employees themselves as well as between the employer and the employee?

[biggs026]

What are some of the key differences and similarities between the motivation theories of Maslow and Herzberg ?

There was a very similar question to this one on a practice SAC I recently completed, but it focused only on similarities.

In terms of similarities, both focus on the needs that should be met in order for employees to be motivated (Maslow's theory is based completely on needs, while Herzberg separates our intrinsic and extrinsic needs - intrinsic needs are 'motivators' that must be met so employees can be fully motivated). Both theories also suggest that aspects such as pay and job security will only partially motivate employees, or not motivate them at all. Organizations must look beyond these factors and provide challenging and fulfilling jobs with opportunities for responsibility, advancement and personal growth & development if they want workers to be motivated.

For differences a few you could say would be:
- Maslow's theory is separated into a sequence of five steps to represent different types of needs. In comparison, Herzberg's theory is separated into two categories: hygiene and motivation factors.
- Herzberg focuses on how factors can cause satisfaction or dissatisfaction in the workplace.
- Maslow's theory is a lot broader, whereas Herzberg's theory focuses specifically on the needs of employees in the workplace.

There's a lot more and a lot better similarities and differences out there, but these are all I can think of atm. 

[biggs026]

How does everyone link the case study in their responses? like do you mention it after you have said a key point?

all the marks i have lost this year is due to lack of reference

I lost marks for this in the first couple of SACs too!

I think it's important to look at what the question is asking and how it is worded. If you're asked about how the organization is being ethically and socially responsible, or about how they are using HR planning etc., then the answer is probably in the case study and you just need to define key terms and link your answer to the case study e.g. 'the organization is being socially responsible by doing so and so...'

If it's asking something more like 'suggest how the HR manager could use HR planning' then the answer won't necessarily be in the case study, but you could link it back with something in the case study. For example, if the organization in the case study is planning on expanding their operations, then you'd link back HR planning with this by mentioning that they'd need to use HR planning to determine how many employees they'd need to hire to meet growing demand in the future.

There is always relevant information that you can link & apply to your answer.
I find it really helpful to read then re-read the case study with a highlighter in hand. I highlight any important and key information so that when I'm going through the questions a lot of the info I need to refer to is easy to identify and link my answer to.

[EsBee-]

hey guys! Just wanted to know what you's thought on my chances of getting a 40+ study score..?
my results for my sacs so far are 90% / 92.5% / 88% / 98% respectively

[LiquidPaperz]

dont focus on percentages, focus on your rank within the cohort. The best chances of 40+ is going to be to rank 1!

[Joseph41]

dont focus on percentages, focus on your rank within the cohort. The best chances of 40+ is going to be to rank 1!

Yep. Fantastic scores, though, EsBee-! Keep working hard and I'm sure you'll ace the exam and get a great study score. 

[EsBee-]

Yep. Fantastic scores, though, EsBee-! Keep working hard and I'm sure you'll ace the exam and get a great study score. 

I'm pretty sure i'm ranked like second ;( will that decrease my chances even if I do really well in the exam?

[LiquidPaperz]

Not at all! As long as the person above you will perform well on the exam it might actually be of great benefit to you, obviously if you've been getting these awesome scores, then the person above you will no doubt do well as well

[EsBee-]

Not at all! As long as the person above you will perform well on the exam it might actually be of great benefit to you, obviously if you've been getting these awesome scores, then the person above you will no doubt do well as well

Oh awesome! Thanks