MGT701: Managing Organisations.a
Task 2: Individual Essay
Weight: 30%
Length: 3000 words
Due: Week 9
Question: Describe how understanding theories of personality and perception can help a manager to be more effective with their staff. (Note: you must choose at least one theory of perception and personality)
The recommendations and conclusions should provide practical implications and recommendations for an organisational audience (either frontline, HR, or Senior Management).
FYI: I will use the criteria sheet below to provide you with a score against each criteria – so be sure to address each criteria appropriately (note 150 points for criteria 1!).
Criteria Points Grade
1. Description of appropriate theory of perception and personality including current literature review for each.
150
2. Practical application of theories to workplace for managers.
70
3. Convincing recommendations and conclusions drawn.
50
4. Quality of presentation including clarity of expression, professionalism of layout and formatting, grammar and spelling.
30
Total 300