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MODULE: ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR – GROUP REPORT &

PRESENTATION
A. LEARNING OUTCOMES
Explain how different individual, group or organisational Final
CLO1 behaviours affect the organisation’s goals. (C2, PLO1) Examination

Evaluate the application of organisational behaviour

frameworks, tools, and concepts in various workplace settings
CLO2
to enhance individual, group, and organisational effectiveness. Individual
(C5, PLO2) Presentation

Relate how organisational politics and organisational

CLO3 leadership positions determine a leader’s source of power. (A4,
PLO8) Group Report

B. GROUP REPORT (40%) (2000-2500)

You are to produce an academic paper which addresses the following; in not more than 2500
words (word count excludes diagrams, tables and references) for the following question.

Question
Organizational behavior is the study of individual and group performance, an activity of an
organization. There are various factors that affect job like employee interaction, leadership, job
performance, managerial styles and employee interaction. It studies human behavior at a work
environment and its impact on performance, communication, job structure, leadership and
motivation. It plays an important role in achieving organizational goals, enhancing the group as
well as individual performance, commitment, satisfaction and organizational development
(Aswathappa, 2005).
1. Identify an organisation of your choice that you would like to research and apply your
understanding of the organisational behaviour theories and concepts.
2. Explain the organisation based on the theories and concept covered in the module. Your
assessment will be based both on your ability to define and explain the theory and to
apply it to the specific organisational experience. In your writing you are required to
answer the following;

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3. Explain the relationship between the organizations structures and cultures can impact on
the performance of the business.
4. Identify and over view four important factors that can influence individual behavior at
work
5. Compare different types of leadership styles in the organizations
6. Explain how organizational theory underpins the practices of the management
7. Identify the different approaches used by the management
8. Explain the impact of different leadership styles on employee motivation

C. REPORT REQUIREMENTS
The report must adhere to standard academic documentation standards. (Failure to do so will
result in loss of marks in the Format, Citations and References criterion.)
 You are to write the citations and references following the Harvard System.
 You are required to use Times New Roman as the font type and 12 pts as the font size.
 Vertical/line spacing is to be 1.5 line spacing.
 You are required to provide page numbers to your pages.
 You must use enough of your own words to convince that you understand what you are
writing. Evidence of originality in your writing reflected by effort of paraphrasing and
use of own personal expression in your individual analysis and evaluation. You should
not submit a “copy and paste” work as you may only be awarded at most a PASS even
though proper citations and referencing are given.
 You should on no account make reference to www.wikipedia.com, www.about.com or
the likes as sources for your work. These websites can be useful to provide you with the
definitions and the general ideas about the concepts and theories within the module but
they are not acceptable to be inserted into your academic writing as references.
 You are encouraged but not limited to use Proquest (accessible at
http://proquest.umi.com/login; obtain the login and password from the university
librarians).
 Other recommended websites which you can refer to are:
 Society of Human Resource Management, http://www.shrm.org.
 Knowledge@Wharton, http://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu.

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 You may include diagrams, figures, tables etc. without word penalty. If you are to present
information in table format, ensure the information is presented briefly. You are not to
write paragraphed information in the table in order to avoid word count.
 You must have at least 20 references (5 academic referencing) from sources of
authority (i.e. academic journals, academic websites, or textbooks). However, for
students who wish to receive more marks in their assignment (which will go into the
Knowledge and Understanding and Analysis and Evaluation criteria), they should
strive to go beyond the minimal requirement by looking for more relevant and
authoritative sources of information.
 You must ensure that your writing is clear and concise as quantity does not always
guarantee quality. Therefore, you should not expect by writing more will enable to get a
high mark unless the information is presented with clarity and relevance with high degree
of analysis and evaluation.
 A sliding scale of penalties for excess length will be imposed according to the amount by
which the limit has been exceeded. Your word count must be indicated on your cover
page.

For limit excess Penalty

11-20% 10% reduction in marks

21-30% 25% reduction in marks
31% and above The work will be capped at a pass i.e
50%

Your word count should not include your reference list. If your write-up is significantly shorter,
then you probably have failed to provide the level of detail required.

D. DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS
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Cover Page
The assignment cover page should contain information as stated below in order:
 A.P.U Logo
 Assignment Description (Group Report)
 Assignment Title (follow the title stated in the question)
 Studen’t Names
 Studen’t Id No’s.
 Module Name and Code
 Lecturer Name
 Intake Number
 Submission Date
 Word Count

Table of Content
The table of contents should follow the title page. It must list the Roman numeral sections and
the page on which each section starts. The table of contents page(s) will not be numbered.

Introduction, Body of Written Entry and Conclusion

The body of the written entry begins with Introduction and continues in the sequence outlined
above. The first page of the body is numbered 1 and all following pages are numbered in
sequence. The numbered pages continue through references. Write a conclusion at the end.

References
All the references used in the assignment should be listed in this page and must be in Harvard
Referencing format with the authors listed in alphabetical order. Ensure that your references are
written in consistent format

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Appendix
Students are required to attach the Group Members Name and Responsibility Sheet
(Appendix A) and Marking Rubrics Sheet (Appendix B) together with the assignment.
An appendix is optional. Include in the appendix any exhibit appropriate to the written entry but
not important enough to include in the body; these might include sample questionnaires used,
newspaper articles, general background data of companies, etc. Please indicate in the body of
your writing when the appendix should be referred to.

E. MARKING CRITERIA

Marks will be awarded based on the following guidelines:-

Components Marks
Allocation
Purpose 40
The answer makes an interpretation of the question and
in relation to this develops a coherent, connected and
critical line of argument. The answer sticks to the point.
Instructions in the question are carried out (i.e. discuss
underpinning concepts using contemporary examples)
Theoretical understanding 25
Concepts, theories, facts, examples and research
evidence are relevant and selected to back-up and
illustrate what is being presented (i.e. the arguments and
interpretation)
Critical understanding 25
Clear evidence of a critical understanding of the issues
under consideration
Presentation 10
Arguments and evidence are coherently presented in
formal academic essay format. Acknowledgement of
sources and citation in Harvard style, legible, length,
clarity, and written English (e.g. grammar and spelling).
Total 100

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F. PRESENTATION (20%)

Presentation – 20 marks

Question

1. You are required to present the leadership styles of the leader that you mentioned in your
group report.

2. Contribution and challenges faced by the leader towards the success of the organisation.

This will be an individually-assessed presentation. Each students will be allocated 20 minutes for
presentation.

Tentative date : Week-11 to Week-12

In the individually assessed presentation, students may present additional content to their
contribution in the written essay. All members of the group should be prepared to answer
questions on any aspect of the group work. The main focus of the presentation would be to
describe the leadership style, contribution and challenges faced by the leaders.

G. PRESENTATION REQUIEREMENT

i. After submission of your individual report, your lecturer will allocate every group a 20
minutes presentation slot.

ii. You are required to present according to the allocated slot, and in event of the student’s
absent during the presentation, he/she will be given ZERO (0).

iii. An evaluation of the presentation will be based on the following criteria:

 Content in your power point slide
 Smooth delivery of your topic
 Clarity of your speech
 Professionalism in your dress code

iv. Please fill up the name in below table and include this presentation marking sheet in your
report (as Appendix C) when making your individual work submission.

v. A maximum of 10 slides is allowed for each presentation session.

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F.GRADING

Marks are awarded based on the following guidelines:

Grade Assessment Guidelines

- Evidence of research effort from the number of relevant references
exceeding the minimal requirement given by students.
- Evidence of high degree of depth of analysis and evaluation.
- Excellent use of language with minimal or no grammatical errors and
Distinction spelling mistakes.
75% and - Referred more than FIVE (5) relevant sources of authority.
above - Answer shows competent reference to different concepts.
- Format is followed properly and both citations and references are
written in consistent manner in adherence to Harvard Referencing
System.

- Good knowledge and understanding of the theories and concept of the

module; both theories and concept are relevantly and accurately
applied.
- Evidence of analysis and evaluation are given.
- Assignments follow the proper format with page number, correct
arrangement of the assignment components, evidence of headings and
subheadings, clear paragraphing of ideas, all elements of the cover
Credit
page are present,
65% - 74%
- Good use of language with minimal spelling and grammatical
mistakes.
- Evidence of references following the Harvard Referencing System
written consistently and presented in alphabetical order.

Pass - Evidence of basic knowledge and/or understanding of the theories

50% - 64% and concepts of the module; however explanation given is limited or

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unclear.
- Limited analysis and evaluation given.
- Students display some understanding of the theories and concepts but
there are parts of inaccuracy and irrelevance in the answer.
- Fulfill the minimal requirement of FIVE (5) relevant references of
academic authority but no evidence to look for more.
- References are present but not written consistently according to
Harvard Referencing System.
- Citations are missing in some part of the assignment where they are
required.

- Answer fails to address the issues within the question.

- Lack of or no analysis and evaluation evident in the answer.
- Improper layout such as no page numbering, absence of headings and
subheadings, missing elements in the cover page.
- Answer is highly fragmented; ideas fail to flow cohesively when read
- Lack of originality in writing evidence by “cut and paste” work
(which can be reflected by information written in point form or
bulleted format at various places of the assignment; substantial usage
of quoted information directly taken from the source; evidence of
Fail
irregularity in the use of language giving suspicion of copying, etc.)
0% - 49%
- Evidence of many grammatical errors and spelling mistakes.
- Citations are missing in parts of the answer where they are required
or/and they do not have the relevant references presented at the end of
the assignment.
- Citations and references are presented in inconsistent format and are
not written in adherence to the Harvard Referencing System.
- References are not from the relevant sources of authority (e.g. such as
students make reference to www.wikipedia.com)
- Less than the minimal references are given showing lack of effort in
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doing research.

Appendix A

Group Member Name

1.

2.

3.

4.

Responsibilities Signature

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Appendix A

Marking Grid: BM034-3-M Organisational Behaviour

SECTION FAIL (0-40) MARGINAL FAIL (41-49) PASS (50-64) CREDIT (65-74) DISTINCTION (75-100)

Superficial analysis, concepts and language of the
subject are absent or scant. Irrelevant regurgitation of
text book. Ideas are poorly expressed. Many key issues
are ignored. Concepts and language of the subject are
used but are often confused with application and or
explanation.
Some understanding of the relevant models and
concepts. Some elements of an appropriate
structure are present. Restricted analysis of some
issues.
Evidence of reading and research.
Understanding of the application of
appropriate models and concepts is
demonstrated. Key issues are
identified and analysed, although this
may be restricted at times. Some
sources are acknowledged.
Evidence of wider reading. The assignment Arguments are clear and convincing. Confident
effectively interprets the information and integration of theory and practices is demonstrated.
exhibits the integration of ideas across the Consistent references to sources using the Harvard
subject area. The assignment has credible system.
recommendations. A systematic approach to
development and evaluation is used. Most
sources are acknowledged and referenced
using the Harvard referencing style

Purpose (40%): 1-8 8-16 17-24 25-32 32-40

The answer makes an interpretation of the

question and in relation to this develops a
coherent, connected and critical line of
argument. The answer sticks to the point.
Instructions in the question are carried out
(i.e. discuss underpinning concepts using
contemporary examples)

Theoretical understanding (25%): 1-5 6-10 11-15 16-20 21-25

Concepts, theories, facts, examples and

research evidence are relevant and selected to
back-up and illustrate what is being presented
(i.e. the arguments and interpretation).

Critical understanding (25%): 1-5 6-10 11-15 16-20 21-25

Clear evidence of a critical understanding of

the issues under consideration.

Presentation (10%) 1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 9-10

Arguments and evidence are coherently

presented in formal academic essay format.
Acknowledgement of sources and citation in
Harvard style, legible, length, clarity, and
written English (e.g. grammar and spelling).

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Appendix C

Below scale will be used to assess your presentation performance.

5 4 3 2 1

Minimally
Exemplary Accomplished Acceptable Unacceptable
acceptable

Group member name Content Delivery Clarity Dress code Total

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3.

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