Analyse the power sources and status of the characters

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Read Case: Computex Corporation in the Stahl et al. (2012) eBook. Use relevant case information* and relevant OB theory and concepts, including research from at least 15 academic-peer reviewed journal articles, to answer the following questions:

- Analyse the power sources and status of the characters at Computex Corporation.
- Analyse the communication processes used and recommend strategies to improve business outcomes.
- Usethe conflict process model to analyse any conflict identified in the case, and propose a strategy for Peter Jones.

*Note, only use information about the company and relevant actors (e.g., Jones) that is presented in the case itself. You should not draw on company or biographical information that is extraneous to the case. The purpose of the assignment is to engage in your own analysis of the information provided in the case.

Formatting the Group Assignment

The group assignment should be written in a neat, professional and engaging manner using report format. A concise guide for writing reports in business school is provided here.
The report should use the following standard report structure:
- Title page
- Table of contents
- List of illustrations, List of tables (if applicable)
- Executive summary (include assumptions)
- Introduction
- Main body - Include appropriate headings/sub-headings for different sections
- Conclusions
- References
- Appendices (if applicable)
Note that the title page, table of contents, list of illustrations/tables, references, and appendices are not included in the 4000 word count.
Research and Citations

The group assignment requires you to read a minimum of 15 academic research articles other than what are provided in the textbook and in class. Academic research refers to articles published in academic, peer-reviewed journal articles. The academic research articles should be relevant to the topic, contemporary (i.e., published in the last 5 years) and high quality (i.e., published in journals ranked by the Australian Business Dean's Council or Australian Research Council as A*, A, or B). You are encouraged to use additional high quality sources beyond the minimum requirement (e.g., additional journal articles, book chapters, etc.). Tips for finding appropriate references will be posted on the LMS and further assistance is available from the teaching staff and the library. Note that Wikipedia and similar sources are not acceptable for this assignment.

Properly cite sources in the main text and include a separate reference page. The in-text citations and references should be formatted using a professional and conventional style. The American Psychological Association (APA)

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len1676532

10/12/2017 2:56:39 AM

This assignment is of Organisational Behavior. it was group assignment and as i am making it alone, it should be made in 2500 words. Require atleast 20 APA style academic peer reviewed journal article references. Turnitin report required. Please follow the format and strictly follow rubrik Structure and organisation (10% of assessment mark) ? Sequence and structure are logical and easy to follow; excellent overall organisation. Separate introduction and conclusion are used effectively. Powerful connections between different themes or sections; clear and concise focus throughout. ? Sequence and structure are logical and easy to follow; good overall organisation. Separate introduction and conclusion are used effectively. ? Structured well enough to make sense; could be better organised and more tightly focused upon the main thesis. Separate introduction and conclusion but may lack focus, engagement or summary.

len1676532

10/12/2017 2:55:34 AM

Application of OB concepts (35% of assessment mark) ? Relevant OB theory or concepts are explained and applied to case. Very few and minor errors in reasoning, accuracy or relevance. Critical or evaluative thinking about how relevant theories &/or concepts are applied; clear understanding of how and why they are used. ? Relevant OB theory or concepts are explained and applied to case. Very few and minor errors in reasoning, accuracy or relevance. ? OB theory or concepts are described and applied to case. May include some minor errors in reasoning, accuracy or relevance. ? OB theory or concepts described and applied to case, but may have some minor or a few major errors in reasoning, accuracy or relevance. ? Does not describe or apply OB theory or concepts as assigned, or is mostly inaccurate or irrelevant.

len1676532

10/12/2017 2:55:22 AM

Use of case information (10% of assessment mark) ? Sharp focus on relevant details of case. Effectively uses case information to support analysis. ? Good focus on relevant details. May have very minor distractions. Slight tendency toward excessive or inappropriate use of case information to support analysis. ? Mostly accurate understanding of case. May include some minor distractions. Moderate tendency toward excessive or inappropriate use of case information to support analysis. ? Mostly focused on irrelevant details or ignores some relevant details. May include several minor or a few major distractions. Strong tendency toward excessive or inappropriate use of case information to support analysis. ? Misunderstands case. Mostly focuses on irrelevant details or ignores relevant details. Excessive or inappropriate use of case information throughout. (8-10 marks) (7-7.99 marks) (6-6.99 marks) (5-5.99 marks) (< 5 marks) Answers assigned questions

len1676532

10/12/2017 2:54:29 AM

CRITERIA Excellent (> 80 %) Very good (70 – 79%) Good (60 – 69%) Acceptable (50 – 59%) Unacceptable (<50%) Executive summary (10% of assessment mark) ? Clear, concise, and accurate summary of case and report. Sharp focus on relevant case and report details. Assumptions are clearly stated, valid, logical, and relevant. ? Accurate and appropriately focused summary of case and report. Good focus on relevant details with very few minor distractions. Assumptions are clearly stated, mostly valid, logical, and relevant. ? Mostly accurate and appropriately focused summary of case and report. May include some minor distractions. Assumptions clearly stated but may have a few minor errors. ? Mostly focused on relevant details of case and report. May ignore some relevant details, include numerous minor distractions, or a few major distractions. Assumptions are stated but may have many minor or some major errors (e.g., overly broad, irrelevant, errors in reasoning). ? Not included or mostly focuses on irrelevant details or ignores relevant details. Assumptions not stated.

len1676532

10/12/2017 2:53:32 AM

• 22: Form groups and decide on a group name. Use the group assignment self-selection tool on the LMS to join and name groups. Voluntary self-assignment to groups due by 11:55pm (23:55), 22. All remaining students will be randomly allocated to groups by the lecturer. • 29: Complete the group plan/charter (use this step to practice working on a shared document in Office 365), and submit via the relevant link in the Assessments section of your LMS. Due by 11:55pm (23:55) 29. • 22 :Final written report is due by 11:55pm (23:55), 22. Submit via relevant link in the Assessments section of your LMS. Note that only one group member is required to submit your final assignment, on behalf of the entire group.

len1676532

10/12/2017 2:53:25 AM

Overview of the Assessment The group assignment is to complete an analytical case study report. The aim of this assignment is to critically apply OB theory to practice. You will be assigned a case (see Specific Instructions, below) and a series of questions to guide your analysis of the case. The final report should be approximately 4000 words (see Formatting the Group Assignment, below). Specific Instructions You will form groups of 4 to 5 students per group (subject to lecturer’s approval) and will work together to analyse the case. You are encouraged to use a collaboration and cloud-based program to coordinate your group’s work. La Trobe students all have access to Office 365 and Zoom, which you are encouraged to use.

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