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HC1052 Organisational Behaviour - Holmes institute

Learning Outcome 1: Explain different types of contemporary ‘Organisational Behaviour' theory and practice including an analysis of the behaviour of individuals and groups in organisations.

Learning Outcome 2: Integrate diverse OB theory and practices in critical analysis of problem situation and communicate those ideas in a clear and coherent manner.

Learning Outcome 3: Apply problem solving and critical thinking abilities by identifying and analysing the choices available for developing alternative organisational behaviour approaches in the workplace

Learning Outcome 4: Form an appreciation of the complexities and uncertainties of organisational behaviour by examining their own role in the light of experience of real-time problem settings

Assignment Specifications

A minimum of 12 peer-reviewed academic articles in total must be cited in the text to support your claims/arguments, and all references must be listed appropriately at the end of the report using Harvard referencing style.

Purpose:
This individual assignment is an opportunity for students to demonstrate their understanding of ‘Organisational Behaviour' theory and practice.

Details
Answer All SIX (6) of the following questions. The questions come from the tutorial questions from week 2 to week 11.

Question 1
Imagine that the company's leaders ask you for advice on how to build a diverse and inclusive workforce that allows it to leverage the potential of its diverse employees to enhance the company's performance. What would be your advice? Answer this question in 300 words (support your arguments with key research findings on diversity management)

Question 2
Do you think expectancy theory is too complex for direct use in organisational settings? Why or why not? (Discuss your opinion and support your claim/argument with key research findings) Answer this question in 300 words

Question 3
Define and describe different types of teams that exist in organisations. Explain the factors responsible for building successful teams in contemporary organisations. (Support your claim/arguments with key research findings) Answer this question in 300 words

Question 4
What are the basic assumptions of contingency theories of leadership? Discuss three key contingency theories (Support your claim/arguments with key research findings) Answer this question in 300 words

Question 5
Explain the difference between organisation development and organisation change? Provide an example for each and discuss your answer in 300 words

Question 6
What are some tactics for overcoming resistance to change in contemporary organisations? (Provide and discuss at least 5 tactics and support your claims/arguments with key research findings) Answer this question in 300 words.

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