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Organisational Behaviour - Research Based Essay Assignment
Learning Outcomes -
a) Explain how theories of organisational behaviour may be applied in an organisational setting.
b) Evaluate potential organisational problem situations and formulate proactive managerial interventions, with special sensitivity to cultural, ethical and social concerns.
c) Locate relevant research and compare and critique the findings on current developments in organisational behavior.
d) Communicate effectively in oral and/or written forms about organisational behaviour theories and their application with appropriate concepts and logical arguments.
e) Apply knowledge of leadership principles and processes to explain and exact effective leader and follower behaviours.
Research Essay Individual Assessment -
Purpose: To allow students to research organisational behaviour theory and examine and critically analyse one aspect of organisational behaviour in depth. Students will also develop an understanding of some of the activities that make up scholarly research and to see the way in which knowledge is built gradually. This assessment relates to learning outcomes a, b, c, d and e.
Topic: A servant leadership management style is the best approach for managing people in organisations. Discuss pros and cons of this argument.
Task Details: Students must write an essay to discuss the pros and cons of the argument topic provided before concluding and providing a recommendation. In discussing the argument, students must:
1. Reflect on how servant leadership and other leadership styles are used in organisations.
2. Reflect on how servant leadership can help organisations achieve better outcomes.
3. Highlight how various servant leadership principles and processes can lead to effective leader and follower behaviours.
4. Reflect on instances where servant leadership may not be suitable by considering findings from contemporary research and by looking at cultural, ethical and/or social concerns that may limit the effectiveness of this leadership style.
The assessment intends to improve students' writing and analysis skills and add to their understanding of the applicability of organisational behaviour in the workplace.
Students will be assessed on the following criteria:
- Research
- Analysis
- Conclusions and Recommendations
- Structure
- Clarity of Written Work
- Presentation, Citation and Referencing Format
Details about each criterion can be checked by assessing the subject outline. It is very important to note that research is a key criterion that will influence the mark you earn. Research is considered appropriate when students make their arguments by using peer-reviewed journal articles. While using a minimum of six (6) journal articles is expected, students will only achieve a top mark in their research component when they adequately use between twelve (12) and fifteen (15) research sources, the majority of which are journal articles. Kindly note that using Wikipedia and other online encyclopedia is not allowed and may result in being given a fail grade for the essay.
Attachment:- ORGANISATIONABEHAVIOUR Assignment File.rar