How many of the

following statements are true for the Fourth Industrial Revolution?

• It

  embraces the adoption of cyber-physical systems and the Internet of Things which

  will challenge our ideas and perceptions of what it means to be human.

• It

  refers to the implementation of smart technologies in workplaces, factories,

  homes and cities, as well as robots and machines that are able to make

  decisions autonomously.

• The

  rise of augmented and virtual reality, artificial intelligence, cloud

  computing, drones and robotics is also changing the way in which some

  businesses operate, how we see the world, as well as how we learn, work, play

  and communicate.

• Many jobs may become redundant

  as robots and machines are built or  programmed

  to perform these tasks – usually faster and more accurately than humans can do.

How many of the

following are ways that a manager can manage diversity in the organisation?

• Have

  a clear appreciation for the current situation

• A diversity

  champion should be appointed

• Employee

  support and involvement are imperative

• Enforce policies such

  as affirmative action and employment equity.

How

many of the following are some of the things managers can do to motivate their

employees?

• Ensure that there is equity.
• Don’t underestimate the value of money.

• Give acknowledgement and recognition where it

  is due.

• Set an example and show compassion.

When confronted, Ashley was found to have withheld certain facts in

order to protect her own image.  Which action

of negative organisational politics is described in this scenario?

Which strategy for overcoming the resistance to change involves the

process of negotiating, and is often used when employees hold some form of

power over the implementation of the change or when they might suffer negative

consequences as a result of the change?

Phillip tells his employees about the proposed changes to the working

hours and why they are necessary and encourages his employees to make the

required changes.    Which change style is described in this

scenario?

Management needs to communicate the need for the change to the employees

and convince them to cooperate in the change process.  This step will be done during which stage of

the change process?

Once Tom has identified an unsatisfied need,

the next step in the motivation process is __________.

The behavioural expectations that are shared by all members of an

organisation are known as __________.