AU Management Organization Behavior Discussion

Unit A/615/2680
Organisational Behaviour
Level 7
15 Credits
Related Qualifications
ATHE Level 7 Diploma in Management 603/0629/4
ATHE Level 7 Extended Diploma in Management 603/0630/0
Sample Assignment
You have applied for a managerial position as a Business Development Manager in a large
retail organisation.
Following shortlisting you have been asked to attend for interview. Prior to the interview you
need to send in a written portfolio which will help the interview panel to establish your
suitability for the post.
Task 1 – Written Portfolio
You must prepare a portfolio of evidence which includes:
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an analysis of the characteristics of different organisational structures
an explanation of how the culture of an organisation can impact on the effectiveness
of the organisation
an assessment of the impact of learning on the effectiveness of employees
an evaluation of how working in teams can improve employee effectiveness.
Extension activities:
To gain a merit grade you must also include in your portfolio analysis of:
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how different leadership behaviours impact on organisations.
To gain a distinction grade you must also include in your portfolio analyses of:
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the process and outcomes of change on the effectiveness of employees.
LO2 AC 2.1, 2.2
LO3 AC 3.1, 3.2
1M1
3D1
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Task 2
You know that questions from the panel will ask for your views on certain management
theories. In preparation make detailed notes which:
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evaluate different leadership behaviour theories
analyse theories relating to work relationships and interactions.
Extension activities:
To gain a merit grade you must:
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evaluate the relevance of organisational culture theory in developing organisational
effectiveness.
LO1 AC 1.1, 1.2
2M1
Task 3 – Presentation with accompanying notes
You are to make a presentation to the interview panel as part of the selection process. You
should prepare a presentation with accompanying notes which shows how organisations can
motivate employees in order to improve their efficiency and effectiveness.
In the presentation and the accompanying notes, you must:
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analyse the benefits and issues with involving employees in organisational decision
making
• explain different ways to motivate employees.
Extension activities:
To gain a merit grade you must provide an accompanying handout for distribution to each
member of the panel. The handout must:
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analyse how motivational theory can inform employee motivation.
To gain a distinction grade, using a business organisation of your choice, you must:
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evaluate how a named organisation of your choice motivates its employees.
LO4 AC 4.1, 4.2
4M1
4D1
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Guidelines for assessors
The assignments submitted by learners must achieve the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by the assessment criteria for
the unit. To achieve a merit or distinction grade, the learners must demonstrate that they have achieved all the criteria set for these grades.
Where work for the pass standard is marginal, assessors can take account of any extension work completed by the learners. The suggested
evidence listed below is how learners can demonstrate that they have met the required standards.
Task
LOs and AC
number
Suggested evidence
PASS
Suggested additional
evidence MERIT
Suggested additional
evidence DISTINCTION
1.
The portfolio must provide a detailed
analysis of the characteristics of different
organisational structures. The learner should
identify the different structures, examining
different aspects in detail and using
examples to illustrate their work. The
explanation of culture must be
comprehensive and clearly related to its
impact on the effectiveness of organisations.
Learners will need to use examples to
illustrate the points which are made.
The portfolio of evidence
should demonstrate the
learners’ ability to use a
range of skills, in
particular their ability to
analyse in detail.
For 3D1, the learner is
required to analyse the
processes and outcomes of
change on the effectiveness
of employees. The learner is
required to prepare a
detailed analysis which
should consider a range of
theories, for example
contingency, situational, and
participative theories.
LO2 AC 2.1, 2.2
LO3 AC 3.1, 3.2
1M1
3D1
For AC 3.1 and 3.2, the learners are
required to provide a comprehensive
assessment of the impact of learning on the
effectiveness of employees. This
assessment should be detailed and consider
technical and experiential knowledge and
learning. The role of technology in learning
today should be considered. When
considering how team working can improve
employee effectiveness, learners should
review the benefits and problems of working
in teams and the differing group dynamics.
An effective evaluation will include practical
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For 1M1, the learner is
required to analyse how
leadership behaviours
impact on business
organisations. The learner
is required to prepare a
detailed analysis which
should consider a range of
theories for example
behavioural, contingency,
situational, managerial
and participative. A
comprehensive analysis
will include practical
examples to illustrate the
points which have been
made.
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examples and identify the strengths and
weaknesses leading to judgements.
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LO1 AC 1.1, 1.2
2M1
3.
LO4 AC 4.1, 4.2
4M1
4D1
The learner must demonstrate their
understanding of a range of pertinent
leadership theories and the evaluation
should identify the strengths and
weaknesses of the different concepts. The
analysis of theories of work relationships
and interaction must be detailed showing
how the main ideas are related to actual
practice and why they are important.
Reference to examples of business
organisations will help the learner to
demonstrate the understanding required for
LO1.
The evaluation of the
relevance of
organisational culture
theory must be balanced.
The learner should judge
the
evidence from different
perspectives and make
valid conclusions.
The presentation should cover all the main
topics stated in the task. The presentation
format is flexible but must be supported by
detailed notes, which enable the learner to
provide a detailed analysis of the benefits
and issues with involving employees in
organisational decision making. The
explanation of the different ways to motivate
employees needs to be comprehensive.
The learner will be
required to produce a
handout in an appropriate
style which analyses how
motivational theory can
inform employee
motivation. This will
enable the learner to
consider the theory in
detail using examples to
illustrate the points which
are made.
The learner will produce
evidence that evaluates how
their chosen organisation
motivates its employees. The
evaluation will demonstrate
that the learner understands
the methods used by the
organisation and is able to
establish what works well
and where there are any
shortfalls.
Must be a minimum of 3000 to 4000 words. Ensure to show examples as much as you can and follow the rubric.
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