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Qualification

Unit number and title

Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in

Business (QCF)

Unit 3: Organisations and Behaviour Level 4

Student name and ID number

Assessor name

Date issued

Urmila Chooramun
Completion date
Submitted on

25thJanuary 2016

8th May 2016

Internal Verifier

Dr George Panagiotou

Assignment title

Organisation and Behaviour

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Introduction and guidance
This unit gives learners an opportunity to assess and develop an understanding of
their own responsibilities and performance in, or when entering, the workplace.
Please remember to annotate all images used, and to use proper Harvard
referencing.
This module consists of assignment writing.
This assignment is formed with Pass, Merit and Distinction criteria combined together
within a task. This will enable you to achieve the highest grade as you work along the
tasks.
Please remember to answer all Pass criteria to achieve Pass mark, all Pass and Merit

PLEASE REMEMBER
CHECK THAT YOUR ANSWERS MEET THE CRITERIA
COMPLETE THE ASSIGNMENT CRITERIA AS YOU GO ALONG
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Task 1: Essay(Approximately1000 Words)

LO.1 Understand the relationship between organisational structure and

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culture.
1.1Study:Syngenta
Case

As an international company, Syngenta operates through a matrix structure. Compare and contrast two
other organisational structures and culture that Syngenta can apply as an international company.

Syngenta is a world-leading plant science business. It is committed to promoting sustainable

Guidelines:
agriculture through innovative research and technology. Syngenta currently employs more than
Student should attempt to compare and contrast two organisation structures and culture by
24,000 people in over 90 countries. Its customers range from farmers to governments. Like many
considering the following:
large businesses working in both national and international markets, Syngenta has adopted a
i)Consider two of the following structures: Functional, product-based, geographically based,
matrix structure. This involves staff from different departments working together in teams on
multi-functional and multi-divisional structures
specific projects and tasks. This approach helps to make the most of all employees' talents and
ii)Consider two of the following cultures: power culture, role culture, task culture, person
abilities and enables functions to work together more effectively. Syngenta's functions include
culture; cultural norms and symbols; values and beliefs
research and development, global supply (including manufacturing), human resources (HR), sales
and
marketing,
finance,
and
Information
Systems
(IS).
1.2
Explain how the
relationship between structure and culture can impact on the performance of
(http://businesscasestudies.co.uk/syngenta/developing-an-effective-organisationalSyngenta.
structure/organisational-structure.htm)
Guidelines:
Students will have to refer to their answer in 1.1 and explain how the relationship between their
Task
3: Report
words).
two chosen
structures(Approximately
and cultures can impact1000
on performance
in terms of the:
i) Decision making
ii) Task processes
iii) Teamwork
iv) Communication
1.3
Discuss the factors which influence individual behaviour at Syngenta.

Guidelines:
Students should discuss any four from the list below:
1. Personality
2. Perception
3. Attitude
4. Conflict, Stress and Change
5. Ability and aptitude

D1
Based on your answer provided in 1.3,critically evaluate on how Syngenta can minimise the
impact of conflict, stress and change and justify valid conclusions on the importance of
minimising conflict, stress and change within its structure.
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Guidelines:
Students should consider the following:

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L.O.3Understand ways of using a motivational theories in organisations

3.1
Discuss the impact that different leadership styles may have on motivation in Syngenta during
periods of change.
Guidelines:
Students should discuss the impact of any two different leadership styles on motivation.
3.2
Compare the application of different motivational theories and their application withinSyngenta.
Guidelines: Students should compare any two of the following:
1.Maslows hierarchy of needs
2. Herzbergs motivation hygiene theory
3. McGregors theory X and Y
4. Vroom and expectancy theories
5. Maccoby, McCrae and Costa personality dimensions
6. McClelland achievement and acquired needs theory
3.3
Evaluate the usefulness of a motivation theory for managers in Syngenta.
Guidelines:
Students should use one motivational theory and evaluate its usefulness in terms of:
1. Encourages staff improvement
2. Lower levels of employee turnover
3. Level of staff efficiency
4. Achieve organisational goals
5. Possible utilisation of resources
6. Increases workplace morale
M2
Based on your answer provided in 3.2, select the most appropriate motivational theory to empower
staff in Syngenta.
Guidelines:
i)
Student will have to use their analysis in 3.2 and select one motivational theory that could
be applied within Syngenta to empower its staff.
ii)
Use reliable academic sources and appropriate Harvard referencing techniques to answer
these criteria.
D2
As the Business Consultant of Syngenta, you will take the responsibility of highlighting
the difference between managers and leaders to Syngentas senior staff. Your answer
will be based on the different approaches to management and leadership theories.
Guidelines
i)

ii)
iii)

Students will have to explain the difference between managers and leaders using
examples.
Students will have to show substantial research in their answer.

Use reliable academic sources and appropriate Harvard referencing techniques to answer
these criteria

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Task 4:Essay
(Approximately
1000 Words)
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School
of
Science
& Technology
LO 4: Mechanisms for developing effective teamwork in organisations
4.1
Explain the nature of groups and group behaviourwithin Syngenta.
Guidelines: Students should explain the following in relation to Syngenta:
Formal and informal groups and their respective behaviour
4.2 Discuss the factors that may promote or inhibit the development of effective teamwork at
Syngenta.
Guidelines:
Students should discuss any threeof the following:
1.Group size
2. Group norms
3. Group synergy
4. Group cohesiveness
5. Group knowledge
6. Skills and ability
4.3
Evaluate the impact of technology on team functioning withinSyngenta.
Guidelines:
Students should evaluate the following:
1. Work processes can be enhanced
2. Training of staff
3. Cost of acquiring technology
4. Team communication
5. Network and virtual teams
6. Global and cross-cultural teams
D3
Using your answer in 4.3, demonstrate lateral thinking in evaluating the impact of virtual team on
team functioning within Syngenta.
Guidelines:
Students should consider the following:
i)
Explain the meaning and the basic types if virtual team.
ii)

Demonstrate in a creative manner by evaluating the impact of virtual team on Syngentas

team functioning.

iii)
iv)

Give a brief conclusion to support argument.

Use reliable academic sources and appropriate Harvard referencing techniques to answer
these criteria.

Organisation and Behaviour

Merits and Distinctions

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M1

Identify and apply

strategies to find
appropriate
solutions

Effective judgements
have been made

Based on your analysis provided in

2.1, critically evaluate the most
appropriate leadership styles that
would help Syngenta to expand
globally as compared to another
company of your own choice. Your
answer needs to be presented using a
PowerPoint presentation.

M2

Select/design and
apply appropriate
methods/techniqu
es

A range of sources of
information has been
used

Based on your answer provided in

3.2, select the most appropriate
motivational theory to empower
staff in Syngenta.

M3

Present and
communicate
appropriate
findings

The appropriate
structure and
approach has been
used

Based on your analysis provided in

2.1, critically evaluate the most
appropriate leadership styles that
would help Syngenta to expand
globally as compared to another
company of your choice. Your answer
needs to be presented using a
PowerPoint presentation.

D1

Use critical
reflection to
evaluate own
work and justify
valid
conclusions

Conclusions have
been arrived at
through synthesis of
ideas and have been
justified

D2

Take
responsibility
for managing
and organising
activities

Substantial activities,
projects or
investigations have
been planned,
managed and
organised

D3

Demonstrate
convergent/late
ral/ creative
thinking

Convergent and
lateral thinking have
been applied

Based on your answer provided in 1.3,

critically evaluate on how Syngenta
can minimise the impact of conflict,
stress and change and justify valid
conclusions on the importance of
minimising conflict, stress and change
within its structure.
As the Business Consultant of
Syngenta, you will take the
responsibility of highlighting the
difference between managers
and leaders to Syngentas senior
staff. Your answer will be based
on the different approaches to
management and leadership
Using your answer in 4.3, demonstrate
lateral thinking in evaluating the
impact of virtual team on team
functioning within Syngenta.

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UNIT 3:
Organisation and Behaviour
Learning outcomes
On successfulcompletion of this unit all learners will:
1.1 Compare and contrast different organisational
LO1Understand the
structures and culture.
relationship between
1.2 Explain how the relationship between an
organisational structure&
organisations structure and culture can
culture.
impact on the performance of the business.
1.3

LO2Understand different
approaches to
management & leadership

Discuss the factors which influence

individual behaviour at work.

2.1 Compare the effectiveness of different

leadership styles in different organisations.
2.2 Explain how organisational theory underpins
the practice of management.
2.3Evaluate the different approaches to
management used by different organisations.

LO3Understand ways of using

motivational theories in
organisations.

3.1 Discuss the impact that different leadership

styles may have on motivation in
organisations in periods of change.
3.2 Compare the application of different
motivational theories and their applications
within the workplace.

LO4Understand
mechanisms for
developing effective
teamwork in
organisations.

3.3 Evaluate the usefulness of a motivation

4.1 Explain the nature of groups and group
behaviour within organisations.
4.2 Discuss factors that may promote or inhibit
the development of effective teamwork in
organisations.
4.3 Evaluate the impact of technology on team
functioning within a given organisation.

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Reading List
Course Book:
BPP Learning Media, Business Essentials : Organisation and Behaviour, 2010, BPP
Learning Media Ltd
Huczynski, A and Buchanan, D (2008) Organisational Behaviour: An
Introductory Text, Prentice Hall, ISBN0273651021
Mullins, L J (2012) Management and Organisational Behaviour, Pitman
Publishing, ISBN0273651471
Mullins is a very popular textbook and covers the main part of the course
contents.

Robbins, S (2007) Essentials of Organisational Behaviour, Prentice Hall

International, ISBN0582820758
Robbins covers the contents well and is set at the right level for learners on
thiscourse.

Other references
Drucker P, (1989) The Practice of Management, Oxford: Butterworth-Heinemann
Handy C., Understanding Organisations, 4 edition, Harmondsworth: Penguin
Mintzberg H., The Structuring of Organisations, New Jersey: Prent

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