SVKMs NMIMS University

School of Business Management

MBA (First Year) Trimester I, Session 2013-2014

Details of Assignment for the Course Individual Dynamics and Leadership

Nature of the Assignment: Book Review
The assignment will involve a book review. It will be a group based assignment in which the
students from each group will have to go through a book reading, Critically analyze the book,
derive the concepts embedded within and relate it to the theories studied in relation to Individual
dynamics and leadership.
The Objectives of the Study for the Students:

To understand and analyze the varied pattern of human behavior

To develop the ability to draw inferences with respect to work behavior and relate it to
the concepts being studied in the course Individual Dynamics and Leadership in the
present Trimester

Based on the above broad objective the assignment should be able to cover at least the
following specific objectives:
i) The critical analysis of each chapter (if written chapter wise) / part wise in the book.
ii) Interpreting the behavioral theories from the writings.
iii) Relating theories to practical behavior.
iv) Your learning from this exercise.
v) Group processes followed and peer evaluation of interpersonal skills of group members
Method of Study:
The students will have to identify a relevant book and take approval from the faculty for the
same. The book can be selected by taking a cue from the following categories;

Autobiography or biography,

Management/business history

Philosophical/spiritual

Motivational

Guidelines for the Structure of the Report:

The report is to cover the topics as given below in the same sequence:
1. Introduction and summary of the book.
2. Statement of Objectives of the Study
3. Method of Study
4. Chapter wise summary and critical analysis.
5. Theoretical framework(s)
6.

Relating theory to practical aspects of human behaviour.

7. Learning and conclusion.

The assignment report should not be less than 7 pages nor should it exceed 10 pages for a
group. The students have to ensure that Introduction and Summary of the book, Statement of
objectives and Method of Study do not consume more than 2 pages and the major portion of
the review is only for the critical theoretical framework, relationship of theory and practice,
learning and conclusion.
The report has to include proper contents page. The students will have to use Times New
Roman font in 12 size with single line spacing for the paragraphs and sub-headings. The
main heading can be in 14-size font.
General Guideline for the Students:

The students have to submit the names of the books to the CR of the class to ensure
that no two groups review the same book. The concerned faculty would finally
approve of the same and then the students may commence with the book review.

Submission timeline to be strictly adhered to.

The assignment will have to be submitted in both soft and hard copies to the
respective instructors. The soft copies of the power point presentation slides to be
shared in advance with the concerned faculty member (before the day of the
presentation).

The presentation of the book review is scheduled during 17th and 18th session of the
course (please follow the session plan given in binder).

Expected Outcome:

This exercise is expected to make the students more aware of the dynamics involved in
people management in organizations.

This exercise is also expected to give the students an opportunity to work closely with
each other (in their respective groups) and help them enhance their interpersonal skills.

Evaluation:
The total marks for the assignment are 20, which will be distributed in the following manner:
Criteria of Evaluation

Maximum Marks

Book Review & Presentation

20

Deadline for Submission of the Assignment: August 7, 2013, by 4 pm.