Unit A/615/2680 - Organisational Behaviour

You have applied for a managerial position as a Business Development Manager in a large retail organisation.

Following shortlisting you have been asked to attend for interview. Prior to the interview you need to send in a written portfolio which will help the interview panel to establish your suitability for the post.

Task 1 - Written Portfolio

You must prepare a portfolio of evidence which includes:

• an analysis of the characteristics of different organisational structures
• an explanation of how the culture of an organisation can impact on the effectiveness of the organisation
• an assessment of the impact of learning on the effectiveness of employees
• an evaluation of how working in teams can improve employee effectiveness.

Extension activities:

To gain a merit grade you must also include in your portfolio analysis of:

• how different leadership behaviours impact on organisations.

To gain a distinction grade you must also include in your portfolio analyses of:

• the process and outcomes of change on the effectiveness of employees.

Task 2

You know that questions from the panel will ask for your views on certain management theories. In preparation make detailed notes which:

• evaluate different leadership behaviour theories
• analyse theories relating to work relationships and interactions.

Extension activities:

To gain a merit grade you must:

• evaluate the relevance of organisational culture theory in developing organisational effectiveness.

Task 3 - Presentation with accompanying notes

You are to make a presentation to the interview panel as part of the selection process. You should prepare a presentation with accompanying notes which shows how organisations can motivate employees in order to improve their efficiency and effectiveness.

In the presentation and the accompanying notes, you must:

• analyse the benefits and issues with involving employees in organisational decision making
• explain different ways to motivate employees.
Extension activities:

To gain a merit grade you must provide an accompanying handout for distribution to each member of the panel. The handout must:

• analyse how motivational theory can inform employee motivation.

To gain a distinction grade, using a business organisation of your choice

• evaluate how a named organisation of your choice motivates its employees.