Unit 3. ORGANISATIONS and BEHAVIOUR Assignment Brief - Updated 01 March 2016

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Assignment front sheet

Qualification: Unit number and title:

Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Business Unit 3: Organisations and Behaviour.

Student name: Assessor name:

Date issued: 08/02/2016 Submission Date: 23/04/2016

Assignment title Organisations and Behaviour

LearningOutcome Learning

outcome

AssessmentCriteria

In this assessment you will have theopportunity to present evidence that shows youare able to:

Taskno. Evidence

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LO1 Understand the

relationshipbetweenorganisationalstructure andculture

1.1 Compare and contrast different organisational

structures and culture.

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1.2 Explain how the relationship between anorganisation’s structure and culture can impacton the performance of the business.

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1.3 Discuss the factors which influence individualbehaviour at work.

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LO2 Understanddifferentapproaches to

managementand leadership

2.1

Compare the effectiveness of differentleadership styles in different organisations.

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2.2

Explain how organisational theory underpinsthe practice of management.

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2.3

Evaluate the different approaches tomanagement used by different organisations.

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LO3 Understandways of usingmotivational

theories inorganisations

3.1 Discuss the impact that different leadershipstyles may have on motivation in organisationsin periods of change.

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3.2 Compare the application of differentmotivational theories within the workplace

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3.3 Evaluate the usefulness of a motivation theoryfor managers.

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LO4 Understandmechanisms fordevelopingeffectiveteamwork inorganisations

4.1 Explain the nature of groups and groupbehaviour within organisations.

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4.2 Discuss factors that may promote or inhibit thedevelopment of effective teamwork inorganisations.

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4.3 Evaluate the impact of technology on teamfunctioning within a given organisation.

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Learner declaration

I certify that the work submitted for this assignment is my own and research sources are fully acknowledged.

Student signature: Date:


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In addition to the above PASS criteria, this assignment gives you the opportunity to submit evidence in order to achieve the following MERIT and DISTINCTIONgrades

Grade Descriptor Indicative characteristic/s Contextualisation

M1

Identify and apply strategieso find appropriate solutions

Complex problems with more thanone variable have been explored

To achieve M1, you will need to demonstrate superior ability to recogniseuseful strategies to use or apply when evaluating the impact of technology onteam functions or management approaches in different organisations

M2

Select / design and apply

appropriate methods /echniques

Relevant theories and techniqueshave been applied

To achieve M2, you will have used and/or applied relevant theories and suitabletechniques to explore the nature of organisational culture and leadership styles

in the selected organisations and the details will have been used to inform thereport for the Managers.

M3

Present and communicateappropriate findings

A range of methods of presentationhave been used and technicallanguage has been accurately used

To achieve M3 the work you present will need to be presented in suitablebusiness formats and will use business terminology accurately.

D1

Use critical reflection toevaluate own work and justifyalid conclusions

Conclusions have been arrived atthrough synthesis of ideas and havebeen justified

To achieve D1 you will need to demonstrate that the conclusions you arrived atafter your discussions are sound and its premises provide the sort of

justification for the conclusion.

It could be achieved when explaining links between culture and organisationalstructure; or the impact of the organisations’ structure, culture and leadershipon organisational performance of businesses.

D2

Take responsibility for

managing and organisingactivities

Autonomy/independence has beendemonstrated

Substantial activities, projects orinvestigations have been planned,managed and organised

To achieve D2 you will have to demonstrate that you have generated a writtenreport following a well-structured plan, which included research from differentsources; the methodology, tasks and analysis were well managed andorganised for different tasks.

D3

Demonstrate convergent/lateral / creative thinking

Convergent and lateral thinking havebeen applied

Innovation and creative thought havebeen applied

To achieve D3 you will have to demonstrate original and creative thinking whenapplying the concepts and theory


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Assignment brief

Unit number and title Unit 3: Organisations and Behaviour

Qualification Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Business

Start date 08/02/2016

Deadline/Hand-in date 23/04/2016 Assessor

Assignment title Organisations and Behaviour

Purpose of this assignmentThe aim of this assignment is to give learners an understanding of individual and group behaviour inorganisations and to examine current theories and their application in managing behaviour in the Workplace.

Task 1(A.C 1.1,1.2,1.3) Case Study

Understand the relationship between organisational structure and culture:

A newly established business faces the problem of providing a suitable structure and culture for theorganisation. You are required to choose an organisation (preferably one that you are familiar with) for thistask and give guidance to the organisation in different sections, to demonstrate your knowledge,understanding and application of the concept “organisational str ucture and culture”.

A.C 1.1 Compare and contrast different organisational structures and culture.

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

A.C 1.3 Discuss the factors which influence the behavior of an individual at work.

Task 2 (A.C 2.1,2.2,2.3):

A.C 2.1 Compare the effectiveness of different leadership styles in different organisations.

A.C 2.2 Explain how organisational theory underpins the practice of management by giving real organisationexamples.

A.C 2.3 Evaluate the different approaches to management used by different organisations.

Task 3 (A.C 3.1, 3.2, 3.3)

Understand ways of using motivational theories in organisations:

This task is aimed at one of the most important concept of using motivational theories in organisations. Youare required to produce a report by looking at the impact of leadership styles on motivation. Explore theapplication of motivational theories and evaluate the usefulness of these theories. Use organisation of yourown choice. Below is the topic and assessment criteria elements for this assignment;

A.C 3.1 Discuss the impact that different leadership styles may have on motivation in organisations inperiods of change.


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A.C 3.2 Compare the application of different motivational theories within the workplace.

A.C 3.3 Evaluate the usefulness of a motivational theory for Managers using real organisation examples.

Task 4 (A.C 4.1,4.2,4.3)

Understand mechanisms for developing effective teamwork in organisations:

The aim of this task is to explore the concepts of developing effective teamwork in organisation. You arerequired to illustrate using real practical company cases or examples. Also, you should present detailedanalysis on the application and practicality of these theories surrounding the concept “effective team work”.

Following is the topic and assessment criteria for task below;

A.C 4.1 Explain the nature of groups and group behaviour within organisations. (use real and traceablecompany examples)

A.C 4.2 Discuss factors that may promote or inhibit the development of effective teamwork in organisations.(Give real and traceable organisation examples)

A.C 4.3 Evaluate the impact of technology on team functioning within a given organization. ( Give real andtraceable organisation examples)

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Materials for reading and consulting:a. Resources:

MS Powerpoint slides handed in during the sessions.

Other problem sheets and hard copy documents distributed in the class.

b. Books:

Buchanan, D. and Huczynski, A. (2004) Organizational Behaviour: An Introduction Text (5th Ed). Harlow:Prentice Hall.

French, W. & Bell, C. (1984) Organization development: behavioral science Interventions for organizationimprovement. (3rd ed.) New Jersey: Prentice hallKinicki, A. and Kreitner, R. (2006) Organizational Behavior: key concepts, skills, & best practices ( 2nd ed.)McGraw HillMullins, L. (2007) Management and Organizational Behaviour. (8th ed.) London: FT/Prentice HallRobbins, S. & Judge, T. (2008) Essentials of Organizational Behavior (9th Ed.) New Jersey: Pearson/PrenticeHallSmith, M. et al (1982) Introducing organizational behavior. London: MacmillanBrooks I — Organisational Behaviour, Individuals, Groups and Organisation 2nd Edition(Prentice Hall, 2003)ISBN: 0877781265Huczynski A and Buchanan D — Organisational Behaviour: An Introductory Text (Prentice Hall, 2000) ISBN:0273651021Maccoby M — Why Work: Motivating and Leading the New Generation (Simon and Schuster, New York,1998) ISBN: 067147281X

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