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Organisational Behaviour
The aim of this module is to develop student's understanding of individual and group behavior in organizations and to examine current theories and their application in managing behavior in the workplace.
Learning Outcome 1: Identify different approaches to management and theories of organization.
Learning Outcome 2: Critically examine how organizational structure, culture, and change contribute to business success.
Learning Outcome 3: Analyze the relationship between motivation theories and management practices.
Learning Outcome 4: Critically evaluate team dynamics and leadership styles.
ASSIGNMENT BRIEF
Singapore is a vibrant and economically strong country with high-end technological infrastructure, and strong Government policies. The socio-cultural fabric is most modern with very evident consumerism. So generally, Singapore is a safe, pleasant and business friendly country. Businesses in Singapore are growing with steady trends, in spite of economic downturns and COVID19 pandemic.
You are appointed as a front-line employee of an organization in Singapore and your remit is to study the individual performance, team behavior, leadership styles and its impact on organizational performance. You as the new employee of a selected organization are required to carry out a concise analysis using the databases of the company, library, e-resources, annual reports, journal articles, newspapers and case studies.
Select an organization in Singapore and all your answers must be based on that organizational business context. Based on your study and analysis, prepare and submit a report covering the following tasks.
The report must be 2,500 words-length, and follow the guidelines stipulated in the assignment brief.
Discuss the key functions and roles of a manager. Identify the types of skills that managers need to have in today's work environment.
Evaluate the pros and cons of a functional, product and matrix organizational structure. Using a recognized theoretical model, assess the relationship between organizational culture and organizational behavior in your organization.
Using a theoretical framework, critically evaluate how the managers may overcome their employee resistance to change in your organization.
Analyses how the managers of your organization can motivate the workforce by using a content and a process theory of motivation.
Discuss the five stages in team formation, and the steps you would take in each of these stages to build effective teams. Critically evaluate two leadership styles and how they apply in your organization appropriately.