Learning+Activities

=Case Study 1: BHP Billiton=

//Aim: To use// BHP Billiton as a case study to help us apply the theory of business management - including, the characteristics of a large-scale organisation;



 * Use the following link to explore aspects of BHP Billiton's business:**

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 * Give specific examples from the website to answer the following questions:**


 * **Explain the characteristics that make BHP Billiton a large-scale organisation**
 * **Define the term 'vision' with reference to BHP Billiton**
 * **Define the term 'mission statement' with reference to BHP Billiton**
 * **Identify the key stakeholders of BHP Billiton and explain their influence on the company**


 * Investigate BHP's structure to complete the following:**
 * **Draw an organisational chart for BHP**
 * **Describe the organisational structure used by BHP (e.g. is it traditional/hierarchical, flat, matrix, functional or divisional. Give reasons for your answer**


 * Read 2.4 "key management roles" in your textbook. Complete a mind map or graphic organiser showing the main role of management.**

=Case Study 2: Ethical and Socially Responsible Management=

//Aim:// To investigate how an LSO ensures ethical and socially responsible management of its internal environment

 * Choose ONE of the following LSO to research using the internet (preferably using its official website):**
 * 1) Google
 * 2) Coca-Cola
 * 3) Unilever
 * 4) L’oreal
 * 5) Nike
 * 6) McDonald’s
 * 7) BHP Billiton
 * 8) Rio Tinto
 * 9) Coles Myer
 * 10) Wesfarmers
 * 11) Body Shop
 * 12) Visy
 * 13) Westfield
 * 14) Woolworths
 * 15) ANZ
 * 16) Westpac
 * 17) Commonwealth Bank


 * Identify and explain how this LSO incorporates ethics and social responsibility into its organisation. (At least 2 paragraphs)**
 * What impact would being seen as ethical and socially responsible have on the organisation? (At least 2 paragraphs)**

=Activity 3: Wednesday 9th May, 2012=

Go to the following link to read about operations management: []

Then answer the following questions:
 * 1. In a large-scale organisation, what is the role of the operations department?**
 * 2. "The manager of the operations function will play a pivotal role in the success of any large scale organisation."** Discuss this statement.
 * 3. What are the key responsibilities of an operations manager?**
 * Read the remaining pages (use the link at the bottom of the page) and summarise the information using a visual organiser/diagram/picture.**
 * Submit the questions and the visual summary to Ms Pham at the end of the period.**