Reference no: EM132725021

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 hand-out for distribution to each member of the panel. The hand-out must:

• Analyse how motivational theory can inform employee motivation.

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

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