Topic
Business Management (Short and Long-Term Effects) in Marks and Spencer Plc
Instructions
Task Summary:
1. Read the case study “M&S.pdf”
2. Answer the following questions:
i. From the case, summarize the various ways M&S has developed its
management style to achieve success. Why was this change required?
ii. Discuss the planning processes used in the M&S case study.
iii. What are Leadership styles adopted within M&S?
Structure:
1. Executive summary
2. Introduction about the garment industry current situation due recession, technology
etc. garment industries need to reinvent for competitive advantages.
3. Company profile (M&S)
4. Discuss the new (M&S) organization structure and how the changes made
influencing the company activities (advantages and disadvantages)
5. Explain how the M&S plan its operations using different resources to be competitive
(give some examples)
6. Identifying the leadership style in M&S and discuss its main characteristics to
support your arguments.
7. Conclusion
Answer preview
In this paper, the development of business management and its effects for the multinational retailer, Marks and Spencer Plc, is explored. An introduction is presented to offer a short analysis of the state of the company’s market of operation, particularly on the struggling garment industry. A company profile presenting Marks and Spencer Plc’s historical and current business context and position, state of the new organisation structure and its effects to the company activities, Effects of New Leadership Style and Organisation Structure are key areas presented in showing short- and long-term transitions and effects in business management.
Word count: 1942