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Organisational Behaviour and People Management
Learning Outcome 1: Critically analyse the use of ‘power' in organisations to achieve project outcomes, the management of stakeholder objectives and the impact this has on the agency of project teams.
Learning Outcome 2: Develop and apply a range of leadership and communication strategies to achieve project success for all stakeholders.
Learning Outcome 3: Reflect on your performance as a project manager in a range of situations, drawing on feedback from others in addition to progress against achievement of outcomes.
Task Summary:
In this assessment, you will participate in two separate discussion forums with your classmates demonstrating your understanding of Power and the challenges and advantages of diverse types of team settings. Both discussions are aligned with the give case study, provided by the Learning Facilitator.
Context:
Projects are prone to communication difficulties because of their unique nature and the temporary matrix structure through which projects are generally managed within organisations. In this environment, communication could be the most important factor determining project quality, efficiency, productivity and customer satisfaction. The ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing, is the foundation of effective project leadership. By participating in discussion threads, you will practice the skill of professional communication and knowledge sharing with colleagues. You will also have the opportunity to apply Organisational Behaviour theory to practical situations by discussing the given case study and project management scenarios applicable to the theories. In addition, you will work on synthesizing lessons of the module and reflect on your own learning through discussions by applying them to current or prior professional experiences.
Task Instruction: To participate in the discussions, complete the required module readings, including the given case study, and research prior to class.Face-to-Face students will participate in the discussions, during class, in week 2 of Modules 2 & 3. The main post of 500 words (+-10%) will be written in the discussion forum prior to class and you will then participate in the discussions in class with a minimum of 2 responses to other students.Online classes will submit their main post of 500 words (+-10%) to the discussion board. Each student will, then, write a minimum of 2 responses of 250 words (+-10%) each to other students' posts.
Discussion 1: Shared Reflection/Discussions topic - Due end of module 2Through reflecting on the case study presented in module 1 learning resources, describe one or more of the types of power, defined by Shenoy, which could be demonstrated positively or negatively by the leader of the team/project. Further discuss how a project manager can use this type of power to impact the performance of the project team and improve the likelihood of project success? What benefits can be gained from using more than one source of influence when leading a team? Is there a difference between influence and manipulation? Justify your answer.Respond to at least two or more colleagues' postings, offering further support or potential challenges to using the power types in a Project Management capacity.
Discussion 2: Shared Reflection/Discussion topic - Due end of module 3What advantages are there to groups/teams comprised of members from around the globe? How would these advantages be different in complex projects? What challenges do you believe a PM will face in managing a project group over international boundaries? How can you prepare for, or minimise these challenges?Respond to at least two or more colleagues' postings, offering further support or potential challenges in globally located teams.The essay/script should consist of the following structure:
• A brief Introduction paragraph that will also serve as your statement of purpose for the discussion-this means that you will tell the reader what you are going to cover in the discussion.
• Body paragraphs in which you will cover each question of this assessment. This section will contain the information that is required to demonstrate your understanding of the case study and key Organisational Behaviour concepts under discussion.
o Any visual aids - tables/diagrams/illustrations - can be used to support the discussion.
• A brief Conclusion paragraph summarising any findings or recommendations from the discussion.
o There should not be any new information in the conclusion.
• A list of References providing every source cited within your report.
o Only cited sources are listed in the References.
o They should be listed alphabetically.
o They need to be valid and linked with the topic/content provided within the report.
Referencing
It is essential that you use appropriate APA style for citing and referencing research.
Attachment:- Organisational Behaviour.rar