Cover Sheet Submitted by: 1168145 Date Sent: 25 November 2013 Module Title: Organisational Behaviour Module Code: IB802B Date/Year of Module: 2013 Submission Deadline: 25/11/2013 Word Count: 2949 Number of Pages: 12 Question: Critically evaluate Teams as a way of organising work and the challenges involved in managing this kind of organisation. Use an example‚ or examples‚ from your own organisation (or others) and apply OB theories and research in your answer. “This is to certify that
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Eliminated duplication of effort ◦ Minimizes friction ◦ Maximizes cooperation Delegation of authority through ‘specialization’ Supervision becomes tough To achieve Coordination or Balance ◦ Avoiding technical nomenclatures ◦ Small‚ freely communicating groups Sales Organization Concepts Specialization The degree to which individuals perform some of the required tasks to the exclusion of others. Individuals can become experts on certain tasks‚ leading to better performance for the entire organization
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Schools as organisations – Level 3 Know the structure of education from early years to post-compulsory education. There are many different types of education establishments within England. These vary dependent on the type of funding they receive or if they are attached to a particular faith. Using the internet‚ research early years provision‚ the different characteristics of different types of schools within England and post 16 options. Task 1.1 Each local education authority
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Diploma in Business and Graduate Certificate in Business) Organisational Behaviour 466641 Summer School 2013-14 TABLE OF CONTENTS Item Description Page 1 Welcome to Organisational Behaviour 3 2 Teaching Team and Contact Details 3 3 Paper Information 3.1 Prerequisite requirements 3.2 Paper Aim 3.3 Learning Outcomes 3.4 Content 3 4 AUTonline Programme Organisation 4 5 Textbook 5 6 Daily Programme 5 7 Assessment Information 7.1 Business
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Organisations and behaviour (July 2013) answer guidelines/marking scheme. Case 1 (LO 1) 1.1. Discuss the similarities between different organisational structures and the differences between them. (Comparing and contrasting organisational structures). Discuss the similarities between different organisational cultures and the differences between them. (Comparing and contrasting organisational cultures). Give examples‚ wherever necessary‚ to clarify your answers. 1.2 Demonstrate your understanding
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Organisational Behaviour Week 1- Welcome What is Organisational Behaviour? What Is OB? • Organizational Behavior - Interdisciplinary field dedicated to better understanding and managing people at work Basic OBModel Basic OB Model Hospitals Example Topics to be covered • The Individual (the Self‚ Emotions & Attitudes‚ Stress & Motivation) • Personal & Organisational Values • Groups & Teams • Perception & Diversity • Leadership • Communication • Ethics Organisational Behaviour is…
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Question Three – Organisation and Management Organisational culture is part of Subways internal environment. It is a structure of shared beliefs‚ customs‚ values and practices that Subways employees all conform to. These are shown in the way the organization conducts its business‚ treats its employees and customers‚ the amount of independence and freedom is allowed in decision making‚ developing new ideas and how communication flows through Subways hierarchy. Organisational culture affects Subways
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BUREAUCRATIC ORGANISATION Bureaucratic organization has a hierarchical or pyramidal structure to help achieve the most rational and efficient operation at the lowest cost. It was then influenced by the thinking of Max Weber. A bureaucratic organization is one with rigid and tight procedures‚ policies‚ constraints‚ and the company reacts with stringent controls as well as a reluctance to adapt or change. Bureaucracies are very organized with a high degree of formality in the way it operates. Organizational
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of OB Understanding Organisational Behaviour Behaviour in an organziation has become a special subject. It is the knowledge of human behaviour at work. Human behaviour in organization is determined by the requirements of the formal organization and partly by the personal systems of the individuals forming the organization. The behaviour that emerges from this interaction defines the field of organizational behaviour. The study of organizational behaviour has certain basic assumptions‚ which
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of two or more people that functions on a relatively continuous basis to achieve a common goal or set of goals” (Robins 2005). Organizational Behaviour Defined Behaviour on the other hand‚ he defines simply as “the actions of people (Robins 2005). Organization behaviour (often referred to as OB) is the behaviour (actions) of individuals and groups within organizations and the interaction between organizations and their external environment. It constitutes a behavioural science field of study
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