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MGT 6263 ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR: INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT

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)

 Please pay particular attention to the following:

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.

Ø  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:

·         Assignment must be submitted online via SEGi Blackboard.

·         Title page

·         Executive Summary

·         Table of contents

·         Body of assignment including, introduction, content and conclusion

·         References – Minimum 10 references .Use Harvard system.

·         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

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.

            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

No 1	Assessment Task 1	60%
No 2	Assessment Task 2
No 3	Final Examination	40%
	Total	100%

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

1.  To provide a comprehensive understanding of the concepts, themes and major theories of
organizational behaviour.
2.  To enhance understanding of the nature and purpose of human behaviour in organizational
context, styles of motivation, company leadership and power.
3.  To   provide   a   comprehensive   understanding   of   strategies   related   to organizational
design  and  change,  teamwork  and  collaboration,  and  the measurement of organizational effectiveness.

References

Robbins, S.P. & Judge, T.A. (2019).Organisational Behaviour, 18^th eds., Pearson International. 

Additional Readings:  Refer Blackboard

Lesson Plan

Session	Topics	Activity/Reading
1  Tuesday 4/9/2018	Course Overview Chapter 1 What is Organizational Behaviour Chapter 2 Diversity in Organisations
2               Tuesday 18/9/2018	Chapter 3Attitudes and Job Satisfaction Chapter 4 Personality and Values	Class Discussion 1 Briefing on assignment
3               Tuesday 25/9/2018	Chapter 5 Perception and Individual Decision Making Chapter 6 Emotions and Moods
4 Tuesday 2/10/2018	Chapter 7 Motivation Concepts Chapter 8 From Concepts to Applications	Class Discussion 2
5 Tuesday 16/10/2018	Chapter 9 Foundations of Group Behavior Chapter 10 Understanding Work Teams
6 Tuesday 23/10/2018	Chapter 11 Power and Politics Chapter 12 Communication	Class Discussion 3
7 Tuesday 30/10/2018	Chapter 13 Leadership Chapter 14 Foundations of Organization Structure	Discussion on assignment
8 Tuesday 13/11/2018	Chapter 15 Organisational Culture Chapter 16 Human Resources Policies and Practices	Assignment due
9 Tuesday 20/11/2018	Chapter 17 Organisational Change and Stress Management Chapter 18 Conflict and Negotiation	Class Discussion 4
10 Tuesday 27/11/2018	Case study discussion Revision

APPENDIX A: ASSESSMENT CRITERIA AND GRADING SHEET

Excellent	Good	Acceptable	Below Average	Poor
5	4	3	2	1

1.       

Assessment Criteria	Weighting	Description	5	4	3	2	1
Relevance	15%	Directly relevant to the requirements of the assessment.
Knowledge	20%	A substantial knowledge of relevant material, showing a clear grasp of themes, questions and issues therein.
Analysis	15%	Comprehensive analysis - clear and orderly presentation.
Argument and Structure	15%	Well supported, focused argument which is clear and logically structured.
Critical Evaluation	15%	Contains distinctive or independent thinking; and begins to formulate an independent position in relation to theory and/or practice.
Presentation	10%	Well written, with standard spelling and grammar, in a readable style with acceptable format.
Reference to Literature	10%	Critical appraisal of up-to-date and/or appropriate literature.
Total Score		100%

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