Context: Systems

Exploration of a System:
Management

This sub-organizer contains the following sections:
Prescribed Learning Outcomes
Suggested Instructional Strategies
Suggested Assessment Strategies
Recommended Learning Resources

Prescribed Learning Outcomes

It is expected that students will:

• use appropriate problem-solving models in the design of products, the provision of services, the development of systems, and the utilization of ideas
• analyse and use appropriate problem-solving strategies and critical thinking when resolving problems in a variety of contexts
• identify and apply appropriate knowledge, skills, and attitudes when making choices and defending decisions
• use appropriate criteria and standards to assess and evaluate products, services, systems, and ideas

It is expected that students will:

• use effective communication skills when gathering and sharing information independently and in groups
• select appropriate information gathering and communication tools when solving problems related to applied skills areas
• use appropriate multimedia and information technology in presentations

It is expected that students will:

• use appropriate technologies in a variety of applied contexts
• maintain an orderly and safe environment when engaged in a variety of activities
• identify and evaluate the impact of technology on the way information is gathered, problems are solved, and work is done

It is expected that students will:

• demonstrate an ability to assess the impact that acquiring applied skills can have on personal and career choices
• demonstrate a positive attitude toward lifelong health and well being
• demonstrate a willingness to participate independently and interdependently in a productive environment

Suggested Instructional Strategies

Young people are increasingly called upon to undertake management and supervisory roles in fast food, retail, tourism, and event marketing. They require information and skills in hiring, compensation, team building, evaluation, termination, and maintenance of work environments. In this activity students will develop an understanding of management systems and demonstrate this in simulations.
Suggested Time Frame: 15 - 30 hours

Strategies
Have students:

• research different management systems
• interview managers and list the advantages and disadvantages of different management systems
• research the responsibilities and qualities of a good manager
• invite guest speakers to talk about their management roles
• discuss hiring procedures, interviewing, employment equity standards, and salaries
• practise interviewing skills in small groups and make videotapes for analysis
• discuss teambuilding, communicating on the job, motivation strategies, leadership
• review evaluation procedures and associated standards used by different businesses, by professionals such as teachers or lawyers, or by trades training boards
• discuss causes and procedures for termination: progressive discipline, corrective action, severence pay
• brainstorm ways to create a safe and healthy work environment
• outline and defend a management system for a selected work environment
• conduct a simulation of an interview for hiring, employee evaluation, or terminating an employee

• personal and social responsibility: coaching, refereeing, sponsoring sports days, sponsoring tournaments, sponsoring activities, employing group dynamics
• attitudes towards safe work and personal health, developing communication skills on the job

Suggested Assessment Strategies

• Simulation
• Essay
• Videotape
• Peer evaluation
• Journal

• Presentation skills
  • effective use of communication
  • quality, selection of media
  • visual impact
  • audience impact
• Management systems
  • recognizes interconnections between/among components of a management system
  • understands basic management concepts, e.g., employment equity, contract, progressive discipline
  • understands personality and character traits important in managing
  • demonstrates understanding and sensitivity in simulation
• System design
  • clarity
  • completeness
  • utility
  • use of media/appropriate aids
• Leadership style
  • select an assessment instrument
  • administer
  • score in accordance with handbook or manual
  • interpret results
  • compare

Recommended Learning Resources

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