Identifying the key issues influencing motivation

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Management and Organisational Change Coursework Assignment

Part One:

Mr Simon has spent 12 years continuous service as a line manager in a retail organisation. In the past three years he has twice been considered for promotion via a formal interview process and was unsuccessful. On each occasion the successful candidate had better formal qualifications than Mr Simon, although he had more experience.

He has very recently been rejected for promotion for a third time and is thought to be becoming disillusioned as a result of this. On passing him in the corridor you (Mr Simon's team leader) overhear him saying to a colleague, 'I can see there is absolutely no possibility of advancement in this organisation for me, it's time I moved on'.

Mr Simon is a very hard working and diligent worker and is highly regarded by your team members and replacing his skills and abilities will be extremely difficult.

You are currently studying attitudes, teams and motivation theories as part of a management qualification. Explain why the topics you are studying may be useful in analysing this particular situation and what positive measures could be implemented to attempt to re-motivate this employee.

Part Two:

According to Rollinson (2010) a leadership can be defined as "a process in which leader and followers interact in a way that enables the leader to influence the actions of the followers in a noncoercive way, towards the achievement of certain aims or objectives".

With this in mind, critically evaluate how the leadership style adopted by a manager may either facilitate or hinder change in organisations.

Assignment Considerations - It can be good practice in your preparations for each part to undertake a number of activities. These include:

Establishing key issues/areas raised by the question
Defining fundamental terms
Describing contextual information e.g. background to topic and its significance and/or interesting statistical data
Identifying, explaining in detail and cross-comparing relevant concepts, models and theoretical approaches
Applying concepts to contemporary issues within business settings
Applying models/theories to workplace/organisation/industry examples and/or evaluating the practical application of models/theories
Drawing parallels between theory and practice
Evaluating relative merits and drawbacks of opposing academic viewpoints with a view to building independent opinions
Formulating balanced, persuasive independent arguments based on academic evidence and judgement
Stating a clear, overall answer to the question

Part One Particular consideration may be given to:

Assessing the relationship between attitude, job satisfaction and commitment
Identifying the key issues influencing motivation
Explaining and comparing theoretical approaches to motivation (content and process) and relating these to the context of employee dissatisfaction/disillusionment
Analysing the practical applicability and usefulness of motivation theories for managers/leaders
Evaluating team-working and its impact on addressing individual and to organisational needs

Part Two Particular consideration may be given to:

Defining and exemplifying organisational change
Establishing the role leadership plays in directing organisational change
Identifying leadership traits and/or styles and analysing their impact on organisational change programmes
Explaining and comparing leadership theories and relating these to the context of organisational change
Evaluating the practical limitations of leadership theories

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Australian student, total 4000 words, need it as per the guidelines. Word count and presentation You are required to submit an essay-type assignment not exceeding 4000 words (excluding references). The essay should be divided in two parts, separating your response to Part One and Part Two. Each part should be provide an introduction, a main section (with a number of sub-sections) and a conclusion. If using tables/images provide labels and references. Write in a suitable academic style. Submission Your individual assignment should be submitted by 11.59pm [UK time] on 18 via the Turnitin submission link. Your file name should provide your matriculation number, taking the format of 40xxxxxx MOC. Your name should NOT appear. Referencing Follow the APA referencing system throughout. Provide a separate reference list for Part One and Part Two. All references provided in your list should link to a corresponding within text citation.

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Presentation - Effective essay or report style and layout with neat legible presentation; correct spelling; grammar and punctuation accurate; meaning clear and fluid with an articulate academic writing style. Evidence of reading and research - Demonstrates considerable knowledge of relevant literature with the ability to draw on less obvious sources and go beyond these to new insights/perspectives. Effectively underpins thorough and original arguments with appropriate literature.

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Coherence of argument - Thorough analysis of chosen topic, identifying a range of relevant issues, which includes some less obvious matters. Highly developed integration of theory with in-depth understanding of issues related to organisational practice.(including from within own organisation if relevant/appropriate). Demonstrates highly developed ability to critique research findings, appreciating the importance of appropriate methodologies. Reaches conclusions which show insight into the dynamics of HRM practice and have a clear strategic focus. Conclusion - Offers an excellent summation of main arguments and provides an answer to the propositions posed. Bibliography - Inclusion of extensive appropriate and current literature which is accurately integrated into the text; all citations acknowledged; recognised citation method used consistently.

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