MT140 Assignment Unit 4

MT140 Assignment Unit 4

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Question
Unit 4 [140: Introduction to Management] This Assignment addresses the following unit outcomes:
? Identify characteristics of vertical and horizontal organizational structures.
? Distinguish between levels of authority in an organization.
? Discuss delegation.
After watching the scenario, completing the assigned readings and completing the practice Learning
Activities, paying particular attention to the section on authority, compose an interoffice memo from
Lei to Dalman. The purpose of the memo is to describe the impact of creating this new position. In
typing your memo from Lei to Dalman, be sure to respond to the following: 1. How would creating a new coordinating position between the CEO and the location managers help
the business to grow? 2. Is promoting an existing manager the best option to fill this position? If not, what is an alternative
source to fill the position? 3. Who within the company should make these decisions? 4. List the levels of authority (management) that Sandwich Blitz, Inc. would have if the new position is
created. Dalman and Lei have discussed two possible avenues to grow and expand Sandwich Blitz, Inc. One
possible strategy would be to franchise locations. Another strategy would be to secure venture capital
to finance an internal expansion by opening more company-owned shops. Dalman feels that he just
does not have time to investigate these options because he is spending an increasing amount of his
time assisting the location managers. Lei noted that two of the location managers have exhibited a lot
of skill in the management of their locations and perhaps a new position could be added to coordinate
with the location managers. This would free Dalman to work on these larger issues. Page 1 of 4 Unit 4 [140: Introduction to Management] After reading the scenario above, the assigned readings in the textbook and completing the practice
Learning Activities, paying particular attention to the section on authority, compose an interoffice
memo from Lei to Dalman. The purpose of the memo is to describe the impact of creating this new
position. In typing your memo from Lei to Dalman, be sure to respond to the following: 1. How would creating a new position between the CEO and the location managers help the
business to grow?
2. Is promoting an existing manager the best option to fill this position? If not, what is an
alternative source to fill the position?
3. Who within the company should make these decisions?
4. List the levels of authority (management) that Sandwich Blitz, Inc. would have if the new
position is created. Sandwich Blitz, Inc. Organizational Chart Page 2 of 4 Unit 4 [140: Introduction to Management] Submission Instructions:
Draft your Assignment paper of at least one full double-spaced page in length, using size 12-point
size font in MS Word format. Be sure your paper is well written in paragraph form, with correct
spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Name your file according to the Kaplan file-naming convention.
Submit your Assignment to the correct unit Dropbox for grading before the close of the unit as an
attachment. This Assignment addresses the following unit outcomes:
? Identify characteristics of vertical and horizontal organizational structures.
? Distinguish between levels of authority in an organization.
? Discuss delegation. AB140 Unit 4 Grading Rubric Percentage Possible Points 50% 18 Content, Focus, Use of Text and Research:
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Response successfully answered the Assignment
question(s); thoroughly used the text and other literature. How would creating a new position between the CEO and
the location managers help the business to grow? Is promoting an existing manager the best option to fill this
position? If not, what is an alternative source to fill the
position? Who within the company should make these decisions? List the levels of authority (management) that Sandwich
Blitz, Inc. would have if the new position is created.
Page 3 of 4 Unit 4 [140: Introduction to Management] Analysis and Critical Thinking: 30% 10 20% 7 100% 35 Responses demonstrated critical thinking and analysis and
exhibited application of information. Spelling, Grammar, and Format:
Clear business writing. Spelling and grammar are
acceptable.