MASTER IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
SEPTEMBER 2018
SUBJECT: MGT 6263 ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR
LECTURER:
DR. ENG POH HWA
Consultation
Hours: By appointment
COURSEWORK:
INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT
Written
Research Paper
Instructions
You are required
to write a research paper of approximately 1500
words for Task 1 and 2500 words for Task 2. Using sources from relevant journal, articles
and textbook, answer ALL the
following questions in your research paper. The aim of this assignment is to
investigate the impact of individuals, groups and structure have on behaviour
within organisations for the purpose of applying the knowledge toward improving
an organisation’s effectiveness
Task 1: Background of Study: Organisations today are
facing rapid change in internal and external environmental forces which have a
significant impact on organizational structure, employment relationship and
performance. Evolving business environment resulted from the globalisation and
technological advancements demand increasing flexibility and adaptability of an
organization which expected led to the diminishing of organization hierarchy
and greater demand on workforces’ competencies in order to achieve high
performance organizational goals.
Critically review any FIVE (5) issues and FIVE (5) challenges confronting
managers from the workplace in your home country. Support your arguments with
relevant facts and literature.
(50 marks)
Task 2: Critical Review on Psychological-related factors and
Recommendations: A manager should recognise
and capitalise on individual differences and manage the diverse workforce
effectively, in order to get the most from their employees.
1)
Critical review on
psychological factors affecting organization behaviour:
Specifically
identify and review TWO (2) of the
individual-related psychological issue that will affect employees’ behaviour
within organisation. Critically analyse
the specific psychological issues that affect your employee’s behaviour,
whileapply the relevantconcepts and theories from the journals and textbook to
support your arguments (e.g. attitudes
and job satisfaction, perception, personality and values, motivation and
learning, etc…). Use these concepts to study, understand and explain the
issues you are focused on.
2) Recommendations: Upon your evaluation on the
above issues, you are require to apply such knowledge and propose some relevant
management strategies for improving the organisation’s effectiveness. For
instance, how would you reward your employees in order to motivate them in the
workplace? How would you shape your employees attitude and satisfaction on
work? Support your arguments with relevant facts and literature.
(50marks)
(TOTAL: 100 marks)
1.
Final report must have a professional structure and
format. This means that the report must have:
Ø A report cover
page with course number and name, title,
Ø Table of
contents
Ø All sections
and sub-sections clearly numbered
Ø Page numbers
Ø All tables and figures must be clearly labelled and
have appropriate captions.
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Consistent formatting
Ø Font: Times New Roman 12, 1.5 spacing, 1” margin all round, full-justified text, page number
on bottom right.
2. Report
must be presented in sequence:
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Assignment must be submitted online via
SEGi Blackboard.
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Title page
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Executive Summary
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Table of contents
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Body of assignment including,
introduction, content and conclusion
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References – Minimum 10
references .Use Harvard system.
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Appendix (Optional)
3.
In order to
avoid plagiarism, a separate Turnitin report must also be supplied alongside
the written report with a maximum of 15% similarities allowed. (Only the page with
similarity index is required to submit together with the assignment). Marks
deduction
Above 15 – 25%: minus
20%
above 25 – 50% minus 40%
Above 50% - zero marks
above 25 – 50% minus 40%
Above 50% - zero marks
4.
Use APA
referencing style
5.
Deadline of
submission is during lecture, at eighthweek of this course latest by 5pm 13/11/2018
Tuesday.
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Any submission after the class marks deducted:
After 5pm, 13/11/2018: 25%
25% marks deduction for each day of delay thereafter.
Submission after 5 days will be graded 0 marks.
25% marks deduction for each day of delay thereafter.
Submission after 5 days will be graded 0 marks.
Other
Student Expectations:
1.
Regular attendance is expected. In cases of valid family, health or safety
emergencies, students must contact me prior to the administration of the
assignment. In general, work related
conflicts or overlapping requirements due in other classes are not valid
excuses for missing project deadlines.
2. Be prompt and
seated so we can begin class on time. If
you have an unforeseeable issue that requires you to be late or leave early
from class, please notify me prior to class.
Assessment Summary
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No 1
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Assessment Task 1
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60%
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No 2
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Assessment Task 2
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No 3
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Final Examination
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40%
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Total
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100%
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ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
Course
Description
This course
is designed to
expose students to the organizational behaviour
by understanding what goes on in the
minds of managers
and employees when
theyinteract in organizations. Specifically, students will explore the
concepts, theories and practices of individual and group behaviour in the communication
process. In addition, various current issues, trends and challenges related to
organizational behavior are also discussed throughout the course.
Course
Objectives
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1. To provide a comprehensive understanding of
the concepts, themes and major theories of
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organizational behaviour.
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2. To enhance understanding of the nature and
purpose of human behaviour in organizational
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context,
styles of motivation, company leadership and power.
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3. To
provide a comprehensive understanding of
strategies related to organizational
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design and
change, teamwork and
collaboration, and the measurement of organizational
effectiveness.
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References
Robbins, S.P. & Judge, T.A. (2019).Organisational
Behaviour, 18th eds., Pearson International.
Additional Readings:
Refer Blackboard
Lesson
Plan
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Session
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Topics
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Activity/Reading
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1
Tuesday
4/9/2018
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Course
Overview
Chapter
1 What is Organizational Behaviour
Chapter 2 Diversity in Organisations
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2 Tuesday
18/9/2018
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Chapter 3Attitudes and
Job Satisfaction
Chapter
4 Personality and Values
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Class Discussion 1
Briefing on assignment
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3
Tuesday
25/9/2018
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Chapter 5
Perception and Individual Decision Making
Chapter
6 Emotions and Moods
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4
Tuesday
2/10/2018
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Chapter 7 Motivation Concepts
Chapter 8 From Concepts to
Applications
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Class Discussion 2
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5
Tuesday
16/10/2018
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Chapter 9 Foundations of Group
Behavior
Chapter 10 Understanding Work
Teams
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6
Tuesday
23/10/2018
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Chapter 11
Power and Politics
Chapter 12
Communication
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Class Discussion 3
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7
Tuesday
30/10/2018
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Chapter 13 Leadership
Chapter 14 Foundations of
Organization Structure
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Discussion on assignment
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8
Tuesday
13/11/2018
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Chapter 15 Organisational Culture
Chapter 16 Human Resources
Policies and Practices
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Assignment due
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9
Tuesday
20/11/2018
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Chapter 17 Organisational Change
and Stress Management
Chapter 18 Conflict and
Negotiation
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Class Discussion 4
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10
Tuesday
27/11/2018
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Case
study discussion
Revision
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APPENDIX A: ASSESSMENT CRITERIA AND GRADING SHEET
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Assessment Criteria
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Weighting
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Description
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Relevance
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15%
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Directly relevant to the
requirements of the assessment.
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Knowledge
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20%
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A substantial knowledge of
relevant material, showing a clear grasp of themes, questions and issues
therein.
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Analysis
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15%
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Comprehensive analysis -
clear and orderly presentation.
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Argument and Structure
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15%
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Well supported, focused
argument which is clear and logically structured.
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Critical Evaluation
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15%
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Contains distinctive or
independent thinking; and begins to formulate an independent position in
relation to theory and/or practice.
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Presentation
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10%
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Well written, with standard
spelling and grammar, in a readable style with acceptable format.
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Reference to Literature
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10%
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Critical appraisal of
up-to-date and/or appropriate literature.
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Total Score
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100%
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