ENVIRONMENT ANALYSIS
Q1: Peter is in a software development business. He was reviewing his company’s performance and went through SWOT analysis. For the external environment analysis, Peter realised that the SWOT analysis does not provide him with the detailed analysis of the environment in which he was operating. Suggest Peter how he can further investigate his concerns.Q2: Chan studied Maslow theory as part of his curriculum. He could not see the practical relevance of the theory. Help Chan challenge theoretical concepts presented by Maslow in his theory by identifying three practical gaps.Q3: Ken wants to implement management changes in his organisation. He is looking at Hawthorne studies to bring changes and asked you to help understanding the underpinning concept. Describe two reasons related to the failure of Hawthorne Studies to Ken when it was first conducted.Q4: Alicia is establishing an offshore office, in China. Her manager, in the head office in Melbourne, wanted to focus on the existing Chinese clients as well as recruit new clients from China to invest in Australian Real Estate market. Advice Alicia on the changing nature of Business in today’s context based on your learning in the first session.Q5: Rebecca is facing a scenario which has occurred in her company previously but at the present, she only has little information available to take the decision. Her current context is very different from the previous scenario. Assist Rebecca in her decision making process.