Management Answers

Question 2

Recently Klaus Winkelman, the COO, has been experiencing deviant behaviour in his team. Increasingly, employees in his division have been coming to work late in the mornings and leaving early, without completing the tasks they should have completed for the day. Also, most of his subordinates have been making mistakes with the newly acquired and expensive machinery. This led to a lot of material waste and some mechanical damage. 

2.1.1 Klaus thought about it and concluded that subordinates do not seem motivated. 

Explain any two (2) methods in which Klaus can control the behaviour of his 

subordinates. You need to list the method and then describe a practical 

example to Klaus for each method?

Case study1: Blueline luxury yatch

Please read this case study on this source below and help me with the question:

Source: Van Tonder, E.M. 2021. Case Study 1: Blueline Luxury Yachts. Unpublished case study, University of the Free State

Question 1

You have learnt that diversity in the workplace has many benefits. However, managing a 

diverse workforce can also be linked to some problems and challenges. Think about the 

Gqeberha facility of Blueline Luxury Yachts (BLY) and the compilation of the workforce. 

List four (4) of the typical barriers found in diversity training and also include a practical 

example (applicable to the case study) of how Kees van Kraayenburg can overcome each of 

them. (4×2=8)

Question 2

2.2 Klaus Winkelman also decided to call you, an experienced business practitioner, to 

assist him with some control-related issues with his team. 

2.2.1 Now, provide some practical examples of how Klaus can use both self-control 

and standing plans to solve the problems he is experiencing in his team. 

(2 x 2 = 4)

2.2.2 Recommend any four (4) ways in which Klaus can exercise both periodic and 

occasional control within his division. You may choose any amount from either 

category (periodic or occasional), as long as you ensure you cover at least one from the one category). Provide Klaus with useful and practical ideas which he will be able to implement immediately. 

(4 x 2 = 8)

Question 2

Recently Klaus Winkelman, the COO, has been experiencing deviant behaviour in his team. 

Increasingly, employees in his division have been coming to work late in the mornings and 

leaving early, without completing the tasks they should have completed for the day. Also, 

most of his subordinates have been making mistakes with the newly acquired and expensive 

machinery. This led to a lot of material waste and some mechanical damage. 

2.1 Klaus thought about it and concluded that subordinates do not seem motivated. 

Skinner and associates developed a theory on reinforcement on which the following 

two questions (2.1.1 & 2.2.2) are based.

2.1.1 Explain any two (2) methods in which Klaus can control the behaviour of his 

subordinates. You need to list the method and then describe a practical example to Klaus for each method. 

2.1.2 Discuss any three (3) principles that Klaus should apply to change the behaviour of his subordinates. 

Referring to Weber’s model of bureaucracy & position of the official, what key elements/characteristics of TPA are supposed to ensure the success of the separation between politics and administration (NB: mention at least two characteristics and explain clearly and explicitly what these characteristics mean/imply and how they are supposed to ensure that this separation is respected and successful).

Generic strategy is a combination of competitive strategy and competitive scope

in Broad and Narrow segments. Discuss when a company should employ a

STUCK IN THE MIDDLE STRATEGY

ESSAY QUESTION

Critically discuss environmental management as a concept and a field of study, with specific reference to Jolly’s 1978 definition.     

According to Dicken (2003), globalization involves the increasing interconnectedness of different parts of the world such that physical distance becomes less of a barrier to exchanges and movements of ideas, goods, and services. Write an academic essay where you critically discuss the advantages and the disadvantages of globalization with reference to the South African context.