Organizational Behavior Management
An essay of 2400 words made up of two parts (100% of the mark) Essay (2400 words you can use appendices but no 10% leeway allowed) Choose three topics covered in the module (e.g. perception, teamwork, culture, misbehaviour/ resistance, leadership, change, motivation). Critically review academic sources on your chosen topics and identify relevant theories, concepts and findings from available academic research which you will later use to analyse your chosen company. (Topics)-Disruptive Leadership & Misbehaviour & Organisational(Toxic) Cultureor (Teamwork)(Perception)(Organisational change) (Company-….(UBER) or (Ellen Degeneres ) or (Ryan Air) You can decide to use one or two topics as your main focus, and supplement them with sources on the third topic, or devote an equal amount of space to each of the topics. Analyse a company of your choice (so your case study company) using the relevant theories, concepts and findings from your review of the academic research. Draw conclusions from your analysis or give relevant, well supported, practical and future-oriented recommendations for the chosen company. The assignment should consist of two parts: Part 1. Review of relevant academic sources Briefly introduce your focus. Critically review relevant academic sources on the selected three topics. Focus on sources which will help you in the analysis of your chosen case study company. (1100 words) Part 2. Case study analysis and conclusions/ recommendations i. Briefly introduce the company you have chosen as your case study using a variety of data coming from a range of sources that need to be clearly and accurately cited and referenced in your assignment (approximately 100 words) ii. Analyse the company you have chosen as your case study using the academic sources you reviewed in Part 1. Your case study data should also be clearly cited here and come from a range of sources. (approximately 900 words) iii. Based on your analysis, provide relevant conclusions and well supported, practical and future-orientated recommendations for the chosen company. (approximately 300 words) (1300 words) Please note: Case study analysis submitted as part of assessment on a different module or discussed in detail in a different module generally should not be used for this module. Please, consult the module leader, if needed. You can work in groups of up to 4 students in order to jointly gather data on the same case study. However, if you choose to do so, the written assignment needs to be the product of your individual work. Presenting coursework for assessment Your assignment must be presented in the following format: It must be word-processed in 12 point Arial font and double-spaced It must be black text on a white or ivory background All pages must be numbered Margins must be as follows: Top: 1 inch, Bottom: 1 inch (2.5 cm), Left: 1.25 inches, Right: 1.25 inches (3.2 cm) Assignment length The length of an assignment is limited by a set number of words to contribute towards the development of writing skills and to ensure all work is assessed equitably. We therefore require you to complete your assignments within the number of words specified in the assignment brief. The specified word count refers to the main body of the report and does not include front cover, title page, contents page, reference list, or appendices. The word count does include headings, tables and in-text citations but not diagrams. Appendices themselves will not be marked. However, they may provide some useful information. Inappropriate use of appendices will be taken into consideration when awarding the final mark. Assessment criteria Each assessment will be graded using the following criteria: 1. Demonstrated understanding of the chosen topics 30% Evidence of understanding of the core literature on the chosen topics Using a wide range of relevant and suitable academic sources Evidence of wider reading on the chosen topics 2. Analysis/Evaluation 50% Analysis that addresses interrelated aspects of chosen topics Relevant data analysed, making appropriate use and demonstrating an understanding of relevant theory, models, frameworks and insights from academic research Critical evaluation and independent thinking demonstrated in logical conclusions and practical, well-supported recommendations 3. Coherence and referencing 20% Organisation and structure of the argument Clarity of expression of your ideas The accuracy of referencing
