50 in BusMan - Ask me for questions/advice!

[Emie]

Hey, do you think it is okay to use abbreviations such as Org. and Man. and am I allowed to use + instead of and? (Speed sake)

Write the whole word once and put in brackets the abbreviation, then use it from there. Don't use + or - as the exam must be written in English, not symbols

[Emie]

If you get a question that says 'compare' between x and x and is presumably worth four marks, should you be doing 1 similarity and 1 difference between the two and explaining the difference between the two, or should you just be starting 2 similarities and 2 differences?

e.g. Compare Herzberg and Maslow?

2 similarities, 2 differences ensures you get the marks  

[Emie]

my last exam to make or break my atar.... considering my im aiming for an 80 atar
(non asian+ not the smartest  )

anyways,

i think im 193/200 in sacs, probably ranked about 8/80 students

aiming for 100% on the exam
do you think a 50 is achievable? i sort of figured that the highest i could possibly achieve is around 45-46 if the top 7 are ahead

If you got 100% on the exam, I'm fairly sure you could get a 50 as your SACs have been all an A+.

[Einstein]

Sorry for bring this up. I'm currently a year 11 student, and I have such a trouble remembering everything, is advantages disadvantages features of structures the processes etc, what are your tips on this?

Also I'm doing Aos2 now, as a whole, what should I do to prepare now for exams, what should I be exposed to etc?

Thanks

[Manephakozoolin]

Hi! Just a question, when they ask about the appropriateness of different management styles do they just want you to explain the difference between them and their characteristics?

[Emie]

Sorry for bring this up. I'm currently a year 11 student, and I have such a trouble remembering everything, is advantages disadvantages features of structures the processes etc, what are your tips on this?

Also I'm doing Aos2 now, as a whole, what should I do to prepare now for exams, what should I be exposed to etc?

Thanks

Try using mnemonics, they can be really helpful with advantages and disadvantages (and many other parts of the BM course!
With regards to preparing for exams, try to learn every AOS thoroughly the first time round and then review it at regular points in time in the lead up to the exams.

[Emie]

Hi! Just a question, when they ask about the appropriateness of different management styles do they just want you to explain the difference between them and their characteristics?

You need to be able to explain the features of each management style, the contexts in which they are appropriate and similarities/differences between them. Best of luck!

[Einstein]

Hey, Thanks for your reply

Could you give me a quick summary of when these styles would be best used for, here is what i think

Autocratic: When immediate compliance is needed
Persuasive: Shutting down of factory
Consultative: Whether or not to create uniform policy
Participative: No real example, but when heaps of time available
Laissez...: Highly skilled employees, with lots of creative in workplace

could you give me some more ideas please, Thanks

[Emie]

Hey, Thanks for your reply

Could you give me a quick summary of when these styles would be best used for, here is what i think

Autocratic: When immediate compliance is needed
Persuasive: Shutting down of factory
Consultative: Whether or not to create uniform policy
Participative: No real example, but when heaps of time available
Laissez...: Highly skilled employees, with lots of creative in workplace

could you give me some more ideas please, Thanks

What you have is fine, but an autocratic management style is also appropriate when employees lack skills or knowledge. A persuasive management style is often needed when employees need reasons on why a decision has been made without their input. A consultative management style can also be used when employees' roles benefit from cooperation and teamwork. A participative management style is appropriate when a decision is not required imminently, or when employees have potentially effective ideas (which often comes with a high degree of experience). Laissez-Faire management styles may also be applied in scientific settings, for example, independent research.

[camkaye]

Hi, wondering if you would recommend working ahead of the class??

[lokzo]

Most definitely...

[LiquidPaperz]

Hey Emie, with the exams approaching, how should i begin exam prep? go through each aos and do checkpoints? and then do exams? anything else?

Thanks

[brooke2014]

I am not sure if I should do further maths or psych? I am also doing methods. Any advice/opinion?

[TimewaveZero]

Could you please explain how understanding the Kotter change management process may help managers to manage change effectively? I know how it may, but I just can't put it into a concise couple of sentences.

[Callum@1373]

Can you give some study tips on business management? How you learn all the content, practice it and answer questions?