Management Answers

Critically discuss the economic and political consequences foreign direct investment brings to Pacific Island countries. Use examples from the Pacific Island countries and overseas to support your answer

Using relevant examples from the Pacific Island countries and overseas, discuss the political and economic arguments for economic integration in the South Pacific. Ultimately, state if economic integration is desirable in the South Pacific.

Word limit (maximum): 1000 words

Explain why mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have become popular strategy within the organisational development circles in the recent past. Furthermore, discuss the role of the organisation transformation (OT) practitioner in the major phases of the implementation of M&A. Use appropriate examples to illustrate your argument.

Elaborate the statement from Bernard Riemann, "

The greatest strategy is doomed if it’s implemented

badly."

1.      The management of International Heal Medical Company is evaluating the performance of its three (3) divisions. The Booboo Division had operating profit of ₱24,950 and on average used assets with a book value of ₱311,900. The Splint Division had an operating profit of ₱17,500 and used average assets of ₱177,950. The Intensive Care Division had an operating profit of ₱28,500 and average assets of ₱475,000. The company is planning to award the Intensive Care Division relying on its high operating profit. Should the management continue with this decision? Justify your answer.

how total quality management could be used bring about better efficiency and productivity in the manufacturing/service industries. 

Using relevant examples, discuss how total quality management could be used bring about better efficiency and productivity in the manufacturing/service industries. 

Validity and reliability are key concepts to quality of monitoring and evaluation data, and these are applied depending on the type of data at hand. Explain data processes for each type that you deploy to ensure sound conclusions in M&E.                                                                            

Logic model is sometimes called M&E framework or programme theory, and this has five essential components namely, inputs, processes, outputs, outcomes and impacts. Draft a hypothetical logic model with these components of a programme of choice.                                                                                                             

You are a local consultant whom Bob has called in to advise him as he makes this crucial choice. Which structure do you recommend? Why?