Important Notes: 1. You must familiarise yourself with the Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism Policy of LQA and ensure that you acknowledge all the sources which you use in your work. 2. You must complete the 'Statement and Confirmation of Own Work'. 3. Please make a note of the recommended word count. You could lose marks if you write 10% more or less than this. 4. You must submit a paper copy and digital copy (on disk or similarly acceptable medium). Media containing viruses, or media which cannot be run directly, will result in a fail grade being awarded for this module. 5. All electronic media will be checked for plagiarism. Marker's comments: Moderator's comments: Mark: Moderated Final Mark: Mark: January 2015 Assignment Unit: Organisational BehaviourUnit 7.1 Organisational Behaviour Level 7 15 Credits Scenario You have seen a recruitment advertisement for the position of 'Organisational Development Officer' at a large organisation in the City. Following your application, you have been shortlisted for interview and have been asked to complete a number of tasks to demonstrate  your knowledge and understanding of effective leadership behaviour,  the impact of organisational structures and cultures on effectiveness  how organisations can improve the effectiveness of employees in responding to business opportunities. Activity 1 As part of the selection process, you have been asked to prepare a report to submit at your interview. In this report you must demonstrate your understanding of effective leadership behaviour theory and leadership practice. Your report must cover the following topics: a) an evaluation of leadership theories b) an evaluation of the impact of managerial styles on organisational effectiveness c) an analysis of how motivational theory can inform employee motivation d) an analysis of theories relating to work relationships and interaction Assessment Criteria 1.1/1.2/1.3/1.4 Activity 2 You have been asked to give a presentation for the interview panel to demonstrate your understanding of the impact of organisational structures and cultures on the effectiveness of the organisation. Your presentation must cover the following topics:  an analysis of the characteristics of different organisational structures  evaluate the importance of organisational culture theory in developing organisational effectiveness You will need to produce your notes for the presentation and have appropriate hand-outs for the panel detailing the topics covered. To support your presentation, the panel have requested an information booklet, which must cover the following topics:  an analysis of how organisations can facilitate innovation and creativity  an assessment of the importance of learning in organisations  an evaluation of effectiveness of team working  an analysis of the effective management of change in organisations Assessment Criteria 2.1/2.2/3.1/3.2/3.3/3.4Activity 3 Following your interview, the panel have found it difficult to select one applicant and have asked you to complete a final selection task applied to a specific organisation of your choice. You must create an information pack which demonstrates your understanding of how the organisation can improve employee effectiveness to respond to business opportunities. Your information pack must include:  an analysis of the culture and structure of the chosen organisation, including an evaluation of how they impact on its effectiveness Assessment Criteria 2.3 Activity 4 Congratulations - you have been selected as the new Organisational Development Officer. One of your first tasks is to evaluate the effectiveness of organisational decision making. Your line manager has asked you for a report. Your report must include:  an analysis of different approaches to organisational decision making  an assessment of management approaches to risk and uncertainty in decision making Following your preparatory work, your manager would like you to apply your understanding by including in your report:  an evaluation of the effectiveness of organisational decisions in an organisation of your choice. Your report should be informative and well presented. Assessment Criteria 4.1/4.2/4.3 Guidelines for assessors The assignments submitted by students must achieve the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by the assessment criteria for the unit. The suggested evidence listed below is how students can demonstrate that they have met the required standards. Activity number ACs Suggested evidence 1 1.1/1.2/1.3/1.4 The report must demonstrate learners' understanding of a broad range of leadership theories. When considering management styles, learners must evaluate the impact of at least three different styles on organisational effectiveness. The report should include a detailed analysis of how a range of motivational theories can inform employee motivation, along with theories relating to relationships and interaction. The report should be in an appropriate format suitable for the audience given in the assignment. 2 2.1/2.2/3.1/3.2/3.3/3.4 The presentation should cover all the main topics stated in thetask, demonstrating analysis and evaluation. The presentation format is flexible but must be supported by detailed notes, which demonstrate how organisational structures and culture impact on the effectiveness of the organisation. The handouts prepared by the learner must be detailed with appropriate style and content for the identified audience. The information booklet should be appropriately detailed, covering all the main topics stated in the task, demonstrating analysis, assessment and evaluation. The booklet should be well presented, clearly demonstrating an understanding of how the organisation can improve employee effectiveness to respond to business opportunities. A range of examples should be used to illustrate innovation, creativity and effective team working. 3 2.3 The information pack must provide accurate and detailed information on the culture and structure of the stated organisation that has been selected. There must be a clear evaluation of how both impact on its effectiveness. The pack may include a diagram of the organisation structure. 4 4.1/4.2/4.3 An informative and well presented report should demonstrate learners' understanding of organisational decision making. A range of decision making approaches should be considered. Evidence should demonstrate an understanding of different approaches to risk management, including appropriate planning. Learners' should then apply their understanding of decision making when evaluating the effectiveness of organisational decisions on their stated, chosen organisation. The evaluation should include clear judgements on the level of effectiveness and the reasons why.