Education Department of Extra Mural Studies MASTER OF ARTS IN PROJECT PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT LDP 601: FUNDAMENTALS OF MANAGEMENT Group 2 Question: Using examples explain the concept of organizational change? What is the role of a manager in reducing employee resistance to change? Group Members: Stephen Gachie L50/71564/08 – stehafam@yahoo.com Waeni Kithyoma L50/72242/08 – waeni.waeni@gmail.com Janet Ombwayo L50/72255/08 – jamuiya@yahoo.com Ruth Osebe L50/72445/08 – nyamwangojnr@yahoo
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Organisational Behaviour Definition Organisational Behaviour is a field of study that investigates the impact that individuals‚ groups‚ and structure have on behaviour within organisation for the purpose of applying such knowledge toward improving an organisation’s effectiveness. Organisational Behaviour is a field of study that investigates the impact that individuals‚ groups‚ and structure have on behaviour within organisation for the purpose of applying such knowledge toward improving
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is the most important person in an organization‚ the culture of an organization mainly affects the manager before it may affect any other employees in the organization. A manager decides on the organizational changes‚ and organizational culture has an influence on the organizational change (Lorenzo‚ 1998; Ahmed‚ 1998; Pool‚ 2000; Silvester and Anderson‚ 1999). ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE Organizational Culture could be defined as the ideas‚ principles‚ ethics‚ hypothesises‚ expectations‚ attitudes
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Assignment 1 – Part B – Organisational Theory Organisational design can be defined as achieving the organisation’s goals through changing and constructing the structure of that organisation (Robbins & Barnwell 2002). Organisational environment can be defined as the conditions that could potentially impact the organisation (Robbins & Barnwell 2002).The purpose of this essay is to explore and critically analyse British Petroleum (BP) from the modernist and symbolic interpretive perspectives. This
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Cognitive Intelligence (CI) and Emotional Intelligence (EI) are considered to be important individual differences in the field of organisational behaviour and there is a lot of research to support this statement. This essay will critically evaluate both concepts and discuss how cognitive ability and EI are applied in modern organisations. It is clear that CI and EI both have very different roles in the modern organisation and they assist in the prediction of success in both personal and professional
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question that is frequently asked is‚ “how has society changed over the years?” A time period that is well known for drastic cultural change is the 1920s. As the culture changed‚ women changed the standard for how they thought they should live‚ what they should wear‚ how to be entertained‚ and the amount of rights they possessed. What started the chain reaction of changes? One initial kick start for these women was the 19th Amendment. It stated that women now had the right to vote. The economy was rapidly
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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
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Tim Nash once said‚ “The 1920’s represented a time of tremendous social changes‚ which was reflected in fashion as well.” The Roaring 20’s was a memorable time period to many as this was an incredible generation that introduced new music‚ movie productions‚ and style changes. During the Jazz Era‚ government was also very busy dealing with the wars as well as giving women new freedoms. The social changes that happened over those few years also affected the future and how women act today. Each advancement
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A Proposal to Aid in Changing and Improving the Company’s Organisational Culture A Proposal to Change and Improve the Company’s Organisational Culture All aspects of this proposal are based on a fictitious situation. I will summarise the aspects of the organisational culture and the aspects that could improve the culture of this fictitious organisation. I currently hold the position of manager at a small‚ privately owned coffee bistro/book store. I have been an employee there for 3 years and
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prosper in this strange and often hostile new environment. I saw so many changes for people migration to city . when many migrations return to their home villages‚ they feel bored‚ listless and alienated . so they bring technology and new ideas to their family and influence them. China is now experiencing the greatest migration in human history‚ there are so many stories to be told. 2. Chang informs the reader that migrant factory workers “use a simple term for the move that defines their lives: chuqu
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