Organizational Behaviour (MGT 301)

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Assignment 3 

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
ministry of Education
Saudi Electronic Company

Course Name: Organizational BehaviourStudent’s Name:
Course Code: MGT301Student’s ID Number: 
Semester: 1st  CRN: 
Academic Year:2023-24
 

For Instructor’s Use only

Instructor’s Name:  ABDULAZIZ NASSER ALBATLI 
Students’ Grade: 00 /10Level of Marks: High/Middle/Low

General Instructions – PLEASE READ THEM CAREFULLY 

  • The Assignment must be submitted on Blackboard (WORD format only) via allocated folder.
  • Assignments submitted through email will not be accepted.
  • Students are advised to make their work clear and well presented; marks may be reduced for poor presentation. This includes filling your information on the cover page.
  • Students must mention question numbers clearly in their answer.
  • Late submission will NOT be accepted.
  • Avoid plagiarism, the work should be in your own words, copying from students or other resources without proper referencing will result in ZERO marks. No exceptions. 
  • All answers must be typed using Times New Roman (size 12, double-spaced) font. No pictures containing text will be accepted and will be considered plagiarism).
  • Submissions without this cover page will NOT be accepted. 

Learning Outcomes:

CLO-Covered

1 Define the impact of company’s culture, structure and design can have on its  
organizational behaviour.(CLO3).
2 Assess challenges of effective organizational communication and share information within the team in professional manner. (CLO4). 
3 Examine the differences and similarities between leadership, power, and management. (CLO5). 

Assignment 3

Reference Source: 

Textbook: –

Colquitt, J. A., LePine, J. A., & Wesson, M. J. (2021). Organizational behaviour:

Improving performance and commitment in the workplace (7th ed). Burr Ridge, IL: McGraw-Hill Irwin.

Case Study: –

Case: MATTEL

Please read the case “Mattel” from Chapter 15 “Organizational Structure” Page: – 505 given in your textbook – Organizational behaviour: Improving performance and commitment in the workplace (7th ed).  by Colquitt, J. A., LePine, J. A., & Wesson, M. J.

(2021) and answer the following Questions:

Assignment Question(s):

  1. If you were a Mattel employee, would you be encouraged by what CEO Ynon Kriez said about how he is following up on restructuring? Is there a way he could have said it better? (02 Marks) (Min words 150-250)
  2. Given that Mattel’s structure is still organized around brands (toys), how do you expect a new film division to fit in from a structural standpoint? (02 Marks) (Min words 150200)
  3. How might Mattel change its structure to be more efficient or successful? (02 Marks)

(Min words 150-200)

Part: -2

Discussion Questions: – Please read Chapter 13 & 14 “Leadership: Power and Negotiation & Leadership: Styles and Behaviour” carefully and then give your answers based on your understanding.

  • Think about the last serious conflict you had with a coworker or group member. How was that conflict resolved? Which approach did you take to resolve it? (02 Marks) (Min words 150-200)
  • Before reading this chapter, which statement did you feel was more accurate: “Leaders are born” or “Leaders are made”? How do you feel now, and why do you feel that way? (02 Marks) (Min words 150-200)

Important Note: –

  1. Support your submission with course material concepts, principles, and theories from the textbook and at least two scholarly, peer-reviewed journal articles. 
  2. References required in the assignment. Use APA style for writing references.