OB ASSIGNMENT GUIDE

Task 1

1.1 Compare and contrast different organisational structures and cultures. Are there any similarities and differences?

1.1.1 (Provide the organizational chart and attach to appendix) Advantages Disadvantages

Refer to the provided handouts and Course book Chapter 3

1.1.2 Discuss the company’s organizational cultureTypes of culture Advantages Disadvantages

Refer to Course Book Chapter 5 p 105- 108

1.2 Explain how the relationship between an organisation’s structure and culture can impact on the performance of the business.

Guideline: You need to elaborate on how the organization’s structure and culture are helping their business

and enable them to perform at the peak year after year

1.2.1 Should discuss the effect of organizational structure to its business performance Flat / Tall Centralization / Decentralization Decision- making Different Types

1.2.2 Should discuss the effect of the company’s organizational culture to its business performance

1.3 Discuss the factors which influence individual behavior at work Personality Perception Attitude Ability Stress and change

Should apply info which is only strictly available based on the case scenario and applicable to the organizations.

Refer to individual at work slides 1 and 2, Course book chapter 6 pp 116-135

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Task 2

2.1 Compare the effectiveness of different leadership styles in different organisations -

Autocratic Persuasive Participative Democratic

or Goleman Leadership Styles Coercive Pacesetting Democratic Affiliative Authoritative

Refer to Leadership 1 & 2 slides, course book pp 170-174

2.2 Explain how organizational theory underpins the practice of management

Refer to your course book chapter 2 pp 32- 49, Development in management and organizational behaviour slides

You can visit http://www.fao.org/docrep/w7503e/w7503e03.htm for further reading.

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Classical Bureaucratic Human relations Approach The Systems approach Contingency approach Management Today- TQM

Refer to Course book chapter 2 pp 32- 49, Development in management and organizational behaviour slides

Task 3

3.1 Discuss the impact that different leadership styles may have on motivation in organizations in periods of changeDifferent leadership styles

Autocratic Persuasive Participative Democratic

or Goleman Leadership Styles Coercive Pacesetting Coaching Democratic Affiliative Authoritative

Refer to Leadership 1 & 2 slides

3.2 Compare the application of different motivational theories within the workplace. Any similarities and differences.

o Motivation theories Content Process

o HR Programs Health and Safety Recruitment, selection, and on boarding Employee record-keeping and confidentiality Organizational design and development Business transformation and change management Performance, conduct and behavior management Employee relations Compensation and employee benefit management Training and development (learning management) Employee motivation and morale-building (employee retention and loyalty)

3.3 Evaluate the usefulness of a motivation theory for managers

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Task 4

Prepare a PowerPoint Presentation to address the following tasks:

4.1 Explain the nature of groups and group behaviour within organizations.

Five properties Roles Norms Status Size Cohesiveness

Refer to Group Behavior at Work slides

4.2 Discuss factors that may promote or inhibit the development of effective teamwork in organizations

o Attributes of potential memberso Team RolesRefer to 241-243

o Team Building Sense of identity as a team Loyalty and solidarity Shared work objectives

Refer to 244- 247

o Team Effectiveness Leadership Communication Defined Clear- cut roles Processes and Procedures for conflict resolution Setting a good example

Refer to Figure 12.2 p 246-247

o Characteristics of your team Quantifiable Qualitative

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4.3 Evaluate the impact of technology on team functioning within a given organization What are the technologies applied?

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