Zenith Technologies is a small but rapidly growing software development company. The company has recently secured a large contract, requiring employees to work long hours to meet deadlines. Some team members have expressed concerns about the lack of work-life balance and the impact on their well-being, but the CEO believes that the project must be completed on time to maintain the company’s reputation.
Which of the following management styles would be LEAST appropriate for the CEO to adopt in this situation, considering the employees’ concerns and the need to meet deadlines?
Autocratic, to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and deadlines are met without delays caused by employee input.
Laissez-faire, to allow employees complete autonomy in managing their tasks and schedules, potentially exacerbating the existing work-life balance issues.
Consultative, to gather employee feedback and suggestions on how to improve work processes and address work-life balance concerns.
Persuasive, to convince employees of the importance of meeting deadlines and to encourage them to work harder, while still considering their concerns.
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In this unit students explore the key processes and considerations for managing a business efficiently and effectively to achieve business objectives. Students examine different types of businesses and their respective objectives and stakeholders. They investigate strategies to manage both staff and business operations to meet objectives, and develop an understanding of the complexity and challenge of managing businesses. Students compare theoretical perspectives with current practice through the use of contemporary Australian and global business case studies from the past four years.
This area of study introduces students to the key characteristics of businesses and their stakeholders. Students investigate potential conflicts between the different demands of stakeholders on a business. They examine corporate culture and a range of management styles and management skills that may be used when managing a business, and apply these to contemporary business case studies from the past four years.
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