Examine the nature of managerial activity within your own university/college.
a. Explain clearly those factors which distinguish the general nature of management from that in other (private sector) business organisations, and identify clearly the main internal and environmental influences.
b. Using a framework of your choice examine the specific functions of one particular management position (such as, for example, a head of department).
c. Contrast the specific attributes and abilities required of that manager with those required by managers at different levels of the university/college.
d. Explain fully whether you believe your lecturer can reasonably be regarded as a manager.
e. State clearly the conclusions you draw and compare with those of your colleagues.