Assignment Front Sheet

Qualification Unit Number and Title

Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND in Business Unit 3: Organisations and Behavior

Reg. No. Learners Name Assessors Name

Hand-out Date Hand-in Date Submitted On

Tue, 01st Nov 2016 Wed, 04th Dec 2016

Assignment Type Summative Assignment

Assignment Title Analysis of Organizational Structure and Behavior

Learning In this assessment you will have the

Outcome No. opportunity to present evidence that Task Page
AC
and Statement shows you are able to: No. No.
Understand Compare and contrast different organisational
the 1.1 structures and culture
relationship Explain how relationship between an organisations
LO1 between 1.2 structure and culture can impact on the performance 1 4
organisational of the business
structure and Discuss the factors which influence individual
culture 1.3
behaviour at work
Understand Compare the effectiveness of different leadership
2.1
different styles in different organisations
approaches to Explain how organisational theory underpins the
LO2 2.2 2 4
management practice of management
and leadership Evaluate the different approaches to management
2.3
used by different organisations
Understand Discuss the impact that different leadership styles
ways of using 3.1 may have on motivation in organisations in periods of
motivational change
LO3 theories in Compare the application of different motivational 3 4
3.2
organisations theories within the workplace
3.3 Evaluate usefulness of motivation theory for managers
Explain the nature of groups and group behaviour
4.1
Understand within organisations.
mechanisms
for developing
--L 4 5
effective Discuss factors that may promote or inhibit the
O4 4.2
teamwork in development of effective teamwork in organisations
organisations Evaluate the impact of technology on team
4.3
functioning within a given organisation.

Learners Declaration

I certify the work submitted for this assignment is my own and research sources are fully acknowledged.

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Assignment Brief

Qualification Unit Number and Title

Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND in Business Unit 3: Organisations and Behaviour

Reg. No. Learners Name Assessors Name

Hand-out Date Hand-in Date Submitted On

Tue, 01st Nov 2016 Wed, 04th Dec 2016

Assignment Type Summative Assignment

Assignment Title Analysis of Organizational Structure and Behaviour

Unit Aim:
The aim of this unit is to give learners an understanding of individual and group behaviour in
organisations and to examine current theories and their application in managing behaviour in the
workplace.

Introduction
Organisations behaviour is a field of study that scrutinizes the effects of individuals, groups, and
structure by behaviour within organisations. Behaviour refers to peoples work, their performance
and their attitude. Organisations often use Organisations Behaviour principles to assist with
workplace issues such as absenteeism, turnover, productivity, motivation, working in groups, and
job satisfaction.

SCENARIO

You are the manager of a management consultancy group that helps organizations improve its
culture, structure and performance. Your task is to help an organization of your own choice.
Recently some employees at your selected organization are performing poorly. More so, a recent
survey has shown that majority of the workforce is demotivated and therefore are not putting
enough effort to perform their duties well. This has caused distress among the senior management
of the organization. A research shows that in many organizations the employees are productive and
performing way better.

SCENARIO 1:
As a management consultant you have been asked to prepare and present your knowledge on the
organizational structures and culture of local businesses in UAE. The Managing Director, of the
organization, is apprehensive about the workers productivity and the decline in the quality of the
service they are providing. You have been asked to analyse the situation and develop a strategy for
improvement.

You can focus your study towards any medium sized businesses in the area that you are familiar

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with; Reflect upon the behaviour of individuals and groups within that organization.
You are required to assist your organization in understanding organizational structure, culture,
leadership and management. Students are required to start their report by defining organizational
culture and structure in their own words, followed by exploring it in their chosen organization and
one of a competitor organization.

Learning Outcome 1 (AC 1.1, AC 1.2, AC 1.3)

I. Compare and contrast different organisational structures and culture (AC 1.1).
II. Explain how the relationship between an organisations structure and culture can impact on
the performance of the business (AC 2.2).
III. Discuss the factors which influence individual behaviour at work (AC 3.3).

SCENARIO 2:
The Managing Director of your chosen organization, have gone through the information you
provided regarding the organizational structure and culture. He is more concern about the
effectiveness of leadership styles (such as opportunistic) and has requested your assistance with
leadership approaches and management theory.

Learning Outcome 2 (AC 2.1, AC 2.2, AC 2.3)

I. Compare the effectiveness of different leadership styles in different organizations (AC 2.1)
- Choose 2 different organizations, one of yours chosen organization in LO1 and other
one competitor. You can identify a past experience and focus on effectiveness of
leadership in both companies to achieve organizational objectives
I. Explain how organisational theory underpins the practice of management (AC 2.2).
II. Evaluate the different approaches to management used by different organisations i.e. chosen
organization and its competitor organization. (AC 2.3)

SCENARIO 3:
Now that you have developed understanding and analyzed culture, structure, leadership and
management styles, the top managers have expressed concern regarding lack of clear leadership
and poor motivation in the workplace. To assist with this issue, you are required to demonstrate
how to avail motivational theories and leadership styles in your organization and compare it with a
competitor organization.

Learning Outcome 3 (AC 3.1, AC 3.2, AC 3.3)

I. Discuss the impact that different leadership styles may have on motivation in organisations
in period of change (A.C. 3.1).

- Choose 2 different organization, one yours chosen organization in LO1 and other one
competitor. You have to choose past events that have impact on organization like
change of senior management and the motivational impact over employees.

Compare the application of different motivational theories (such as Maslow, Herzberg, McGregor and

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 Vroom) within the
workplace (AC 3.2).

Evaluate usefulness of motivation theory for managers (AC 3.3)

Scenario 4:

If employees work together with intensity, coherence and coordination it will produce synergetic
effect for achievement of a goal. You are required to demonstrate the mechanisms for developing
effective teamwork in organizations by discussing the nature of groups, factors that promote
effective teamwork and the impact of technology on team functioning.

Learning Outcome 4 (AC 4.1, AC 4.2, AC 4.3)

Explain the nature of groups and group behavior within organizations (AC 4.1).

Discuss factors that may promote or inhibit the development of effective teamwork in organizations
(AC 4.2).

Evaluate the impact of technology (such as mobile phone, conference calls, emails, skype, and
online collaboration tools; Google Docs and Dropbox) on team functioning within a given
organization (AC 4.3).

A pass grade is achieved by meeting all the requirements listed in the assessment criteria
above. Additionally you may achieve higher grades as below.

In order to achieve a merit the Indicative characteristics Guidance

learner must achieve all three
merit descriptors:

M1: identify and apply strategies An effective approach To

to find appropriate solutions
to study
achieve You will make effective
and research has been applied judgment in your discussion on
the factors which influence
individual behaviour at work.

M2: select/design and apply
appropriate methods/techniques
A range of sources of information
has been used
You will apply appropriate
methods/techniques in
discussing the impact that
different leadership styles may
have on motivation within
period of change.

M3: present and communicate The appropriate structure and The formal report format has
appropriate findings approach has been used been correctly adhered to and
the appropriate language has

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In order to achieve a
distinction the learner must
achieve all three merit
descriptors in addition to these
distinction descriptors:
D1: use critical reflection to
valuate own work and justify
valid conclusions
D2: take responsibility for
managing and organising
activities
D3: Demonstrate
convergent/lateral/creative
thinking
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Indicative characteristics
Conclusions have been arrived at
through synthesis of ideas and
have been justified
Activities have been managed
Innovation and creative thought
have been applied
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been used throughout
Guidance
Your evaluation needs to show a
deeper understanding of the
chosen theory and your
opinions of its usefulness need
to be justified.
You have adhered to the
timelines given in this brief
Compelling arguments have
been made throughout to adopt
the OB concept
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Evidence Checklist

Has the evidence been

Task No. Evidence required by learner
presented?

Task 1

Task 2

Task 3

Task 4

Instructions

1. An electronic copy of your assessment must be fully uploaded by the deadline date and time
2. You must submit one single PDF or MS Office Word document. Any relevant images or
screenshots must be included within the same MS Office Word or PDF document
3. Clearly indicate the LO and AC number you address
4. Ensure that all work has been proof-read and checked prior to submission
5. Ensure that the layout of your documents are in a professional format
a. Font: Verdana
b. Font Size:
i. 14-Main heading, Bold and Underlined
ii. 12-Sub heading and Underlined
iii. 10-Body text
c. Line Spacing: 1.0 and justified
6. Check +your work for plagiarism
7. Ensure that any file you upload is virus-free and not corrupted
8. You must NOT submit a paper copy or email of this assessment to any member of staff
9. Your work must be original
10. Filing the reference checklist is compulsory

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Answer Sheet

Task 1
Please type your answer below
LO 1.1

LO 1.2

LO 1.3

Task 2
Please type your answer below
LO 2.1

LO 2.2

LO 2.3

Task 3
Please type your answer below
LO 3.1

LO 3.2

LO 3.3

Task 4
Please type your answer below
LO 4.1

LO 4.2

LO 4.3

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 Suggested References:

Brooks I Organisational Behaviour, Individuals, Groups and Organisation 2nd Edition

(Prentice Hall, 2003) ISBN: 0877781265

Huczynski A and Buchanan D Organisational Behaviour: An Introductory Text (Prentice

Hall, 2000) ISBN: 0273651021

Maccoby M Why Work: Motivating and Leading the New Generation (Simon and Schuster, New
York, 1998) ISBN: 067147281X

(Outlines the changing nature of the workplace and categorises people into five types, giving the
characteristics and sources of motivation and demotivation of each.)

Mullins L Management and Organisational Behaviour 5th Edition (Pitman Publishing, London,
1999) ISBN: 0273651471

Robbins S Essentials of Organisational Behaviour 4th Edition (Prentice Hall International,2003)

ISBN: 0582820758

Reference Checklist

Section Reference List Valid

Task 1

Task 2

Task 3

Task 4

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Achievement Summary
Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND in Assessor
Qualification Business Ms. Zakkia Uzair
s Name
Unit Number Unit 3: Organisations and Learners
and Title Behaviour Name

To achieve the criteria, the evidence must show that Achieved

LO the learner is able to: ?
(tick)
Understand relationship between organisational structure
LO1
&culture

1.1 Compare and contrast different organisational structures and culture

Explain how relationship between an organisations structure and culture

1.2
can impact on the performance of the business

1.3 Discuss the factors which influence individual behaviour at work

LO2 Understand different approaches to management and leadership

Compare the effectiveness of different leadership styles in different

2.1
organisations

2.2 Explain how organisational theory underpins the practice of management

Evaluate the different approaches to management used by different

2.3
organisations

LO3 Understand ways of using motivational theories in organisations

Discuss the impact that different leadership styles may have on

3.1
motivation in organisations in periods of change

Compare application of different motivational theories within the

3.2
workplace

3.3 Evaluate usefulness of motivation theory for managers

Understand mechanisms for developing effective teamwork in

LO4
organisations

4.1 Explain the nature of groups and group behaviour within organisations.

Discuss factors that may promote or inhibit the development of effective

4.2
teamwork in organisations

Evaluate the impact of technology on team functioning within a given

4.3
organisation.

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