M works for an organisation that adopts the principle of a total reward package for high achieving employees.
The organsiation recognises that there are more things to motivate staff than cash remuneration alone. M is striving for promotion and has been promised a company car and prominent car parking space at the front of the office if he achieves it. Which of Maslow's needs is being identified in the scenario above?

Which of the following organisations would best describe a 'professional bureaucracy'?

Company T operates a highly automated manufacturing system. It is computer controlled to promote efficiency and effectiveness and is capable of producing a large number of parts in a flexible manner.
The main advantage this brings to Company T is that dedicated output can be produced quickly in response to customer orders so that the organisation can give very high levels of customer service.
Which system of operational capacity is Company T using?

Company Q has several layers of management. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) wishes to remove some of these layers to streamline the organisation and increase efficiencies. The initial plan is for third party contractors to take over support activities. What change in the organisation is the CEO making?

Company XYZ has just launched an innovative technology device, designed to appeal to those consumers who want to be seen with the latest products. Which of the following pricing strategies would be most suitable at the time of the product's launch?