As we have established throughout the unit, management principles impact on everything the organisation is and does and influences how effectively leaders and managers discharge their duties and responsibilities towards the organisation and its people and teams. This end of unit activity enables you to demonstrate your knowledge, understanding and application of management principles to the Tesco case study and your own organisation, or one with which you are familiar.

Read the Tesco Group Plc case study and carry out your own research to answer the questions. Compose a response in 300 words maximum, making reference to your research findings based on the Harvard referencing system.

1. Identify and evaluate the schools of thought and contemporary management practices that are evident within Tesco.
2. How will each theory enable the retail group to remain competitive in a fast-changing global business environment?
3. Compare each theory with your present or past organisation, or one with which you are familiar.
4. How can management as an art, science and profession enable you, and the Tesco Senior Management Team, to be better managers and leaders?

Once you have completed the activity, share your response with your peers on the Discussion Board. Comment on at least one of your peer's post, identifying similarities or differences with your findings/ideas (max 100 words).