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What is a key responsibility of a manager regarding their organization?
What is a key responsibility of a manager regarding their organization?
- Strict adherence to traditional management methods
- Maximizing short-term profits
- Limiting skills development
- Employee autonomy and empowerment (correct)
Which of the following embodies core values of a responsible manager?
Which of the following embodies core values of a responsible manager?
- Indifference
- Aggressiveness
- Openness (correct)
- Arrogance
Which skill is NOT listed as essential know-how for a responsible manager?
Which skill is NOT listed as essential know-how for a responsible manager?
- Empathy
- Risk-taking (correct)
- Courage
- Communication
What aspect of quality of life at work does a responsible manager particularly consider?
What aspect of quality of life at work does a responsible manager particularly consider?
The responsible manager's triple vision includes which of the following?
The responsible manager's triple vision includes which of the following?
What is the primary difference between 'complex' and 'complicated' as defined in the course?
What is the primary difference between 'complex' and 'complicated' as defined in the course?
Which of the following represents a 'great break' in the context of complexity?
Which of the following represents a 'great break' in the context of complexity?
In the transition from modern to postmodern values, which concept shifts from 'individu' to 'personne'?
In the transition from modern to postmodern values, which concept shifts from 'individu' to 'personne'?
What does the course suggest about the end of grand narratives?
What does the course suggest about the end of grand narratives?
The concept of modernism embraces which of the following values?
The concept of modernism embraces which of the following values?
Which of the following is NOT identified as a changing value in the postmodern perspective?
Which of the following is NOT identified as a changing value in the postmodern perspective?
In the context of management, why is 'disbelief in narrative patterns' significant?
In the context of management, why is 'disbelief in narrative patterns' significant?
What element is emphasized as crucial in the transition from modern to postmodern values regarding the future?
What element is emphasized as crucial in the transition from modern to postmodern values regarding the future?
Which group emphasized the need for long-term thinking on environmental and social issues to meet current needs without jeopardizing future generations?
Which group emphasized the need for long-term thinking on environmental and social issues to meet current needs without jeopardizing future generations?
What term did the Brundtland Report popularize?
What term did the Brundtland Report popularize?
What is one of the main environmental issues highlighted in the context of corporate social responsibility?
What is one of the main environmental issues highlighted in the context of corporate social responsibility?
According to H. Brundtland, sustainable development is defined as development that meets the needs of the present without compromising what?
According to H. Brundtland, sustainable development is defined as development that meets the needs of the present without compromising what?
Which of the following is NOT a pillar of sustainable development as per the discussed content?
Which of the following is NOT a pillar of sustainable development as per the discussed content?
What was the primary purpose of the Brundtland Commission when it was established?
What was the primary purpose of the Brundtland Commission when it was established?
What does the dual approach to sustainable development emphasize regarding resource usage?
What does the dual approach to sustainable development emphasize regarding resource usage?
Which organization replaced the Brundtland Commission in 1988?
Which organization replaced the Brundtland Commission in 1988?
Study Notes
Complexity
- Complexity: Interwoven, not complicated
- The Great Breaks: Ecological, technological, economic, sociological, and ethological
- True revolutions happen slowly and subtly, as Nietzsche pointed out
- Complexity is often imperceptible
- Models need to be revisited for agility and innovation
- Traditional models are too rigid and unsuitable for the complexities of the modern world
Changing Values
- The system is effective, but not equitable for all
- Modern values: Individual, rationality, utilitarianism, work, future
- Postmodern values: Personality, emotion, well-being, creation, present
- Modernism transitioned to postmodernism with a shift in values and a focus on individual identity, emotions, and the present
- We need to consider the changing world and adapt our management thinking accordingly
CSR and Responsible Management
- Sustainability: Meeting present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs
- Key factors influencing the understanding of sustainability: Ecology, business strategy, and the Brundtland Commission
- Corporate Social Responsibility: A response to the depletion of natural resources, industrial disasters, and the growing gap between rich and poor nations
- H. Bowen (1953) emphasized the duty to account for one's actions and assume the consequences
- The Brundtland Commission (1987) popularized the term "sustainable development"
- Sustainable development: Ecological, social, and economic pillars
- A company's commitment to sustainable development is measured by its ecological footprint, social approach, and economic approach
- Responsible management: Considers more than just short-term profit and efficiency - incorporates sustainable development and CSR values
- Responsible manager: A triple vision - global, partnership, long-term
- Responsible manager embodies values: Openness, exemplarity, courage
- Responsible manager possesses essential know-how: communication, good-will, empathy
Manager Responsible for Himself
- Knowledge, know-how, expertise, including cooperation, communication, steering objectives, feedback, and skills management
Manager Responsible for His Organization
- Employee autonomy and empowerment
- Skills development
- Compliance with team-related SDGs
- Personal development
Manager Responsible for His Team
- Quality of life at work :
- Emphasize work conditions, expression, and impact on quality of life at work
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Explore the intricacies of modern and postmodern values alongside the complexity in management systems. This quiz delves into how traditional models may fall short in addressing the multifaceted challenges of today's world. Assess your understanding of sustainability and responsible management in the context of evolving societal norms.
