Managing and Organisational Assignment -

The learning outcomes being addressed through this assignment are:

Knowledge and understanding -

a. Critically analyse the factors contributing to organisational dynamics, their relative merits and impact within different organisational contexts.

b. Evaluate and critically assess the different theoretical approaches to organisational behaviour and the impact that it has on both the individual and group dynamics.

c. Synthesise the various approaches to organisational form and their implications to the working environment and organisational practice.

Subject specific skills -

d. Interpret and analyse a selection of models, concepts and techniques associated with organisational Behaviour.

e. Make evidence-based business judgements about the advantages and disadvantages of different ways of organising work and the consequences of choices which are made

Key Skills -

f. Demonstrate problem solving capability in complex and varied organisational scenarios

g. Analyse, evaluate and reflect on complex issues and material

h. Desmonstrate the ability to communicate effectively, in oral or in written form, demonstrating a masters level of academic rigour and the practical and analytic competencies of an organizational leader

Purpose of the Assessment -

The purpose of this assignment is to undertake a research report in relation to the chosen topics (see the assessment task) from the list below. It is mandatory that you develop a critical and analytical report to meet the assessment criteria. You should demonstrate the depth of your research, and highlight your ability to question, compare and contrast and analyse a range of theories and texts in relation to your topics.

It is essential that you demonstrate the width and depth of your research and that you are able to critically analyse and evaluate the application of knowledge to contemporary business matters. As a post graduate business student it is essential that you demonstrate up-to-date knowledge regarding organisational behaviour issues and that you can reach evidence based conclusions in your writing.

Assessment Task -

A. Identify from your research and academic theory, two of the paired topic areas from the module.

You should select either 1 or 2 and either a or b only

1. Work groups and teams

2. Management and Leadership

a) Power and Politics

b) Conflict and Negotiation

B. Using your organisation or one that you are familiar with as a case study, analyse and critically discuss the impact that your topic areas may have on the culture of the organisation. Your analysis must be based upon relevant academic literature. It must also make specific reference to conceptual models and theories.

Focusing on the chosen topic you must write a 2,500 word report. Compare, contrast, synthesise and critically analyse research on this topic using quality sources of information. Quality sources normally include academic journals and business reports - and there will be guidance on NILE to help you to consider the credibility of your research.

Below is the proposed structure for the report -

1. Introduction.

2. Leadership and Management (or work groups and teams).

3. Power and Politics (or conflict and negotiation).

4. Organizational Culture.

5. Brief overview of your chosen organization (this section may also fit just after your introduction).

6. How leadership and management (or work groups and teams) and power and politics (or conflict and negotiation) impact on organizational culture of the chosen organization.

7. Conclusion.

8. References.

Attachment:- Assignment Files.rar