Organizational Behaviour (MGT 301)

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Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Ministry of Education Saudi Electronic Universityالمملكة العربية السعودية وزارة التعليم الجامعة السعودية الإلكترونية  

                          College of Administrative and Financial Sciences

Assignment 2

Organizational Behaviour (MGT 301)

Due Date:  03/06/2023 @ 23:59

Course Name: Organizational BehaviourStudent’s Name:
Course Code: MGT301Student’s ID Number:
Semester: 3rd  SemesterCRN:
Academic Year:2022-23
 

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Instructor’s Name:
Students’ Grade: 00 /15Level 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 number 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 answered 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

1Assess challenges of effective organizational communication and share information within the team in professional manner. (CLO4)
2Examine the differences and similarities between leadership, power, and management.(CLO5)

Assignment 2

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: Whole Foods

Please read the case “Whole Foods” from Chapter 11 “Team Characteristics And Diversity” Page: – 361 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.   What label would best describe the type of team that Whole Foods uses in its stores? Explain. (03 Marks) (Min words 100-200)

2.   Describe the advantages and disadvantages of Whole Foods’ hiring process with respect to managing team composition. (03 Marks) (Min words 150-250)

3.   What steps could Whole Foods take to mitigate potential disadvantages of their hiring process? (03 Marks) (Min words 200)

Part:-2

Discussion questions: – Please read Chapter 13 & 14 “Leadership; Power and Negotiation & Leadership; Styles and Behaviours” carefully and then give your answers on the basis of your understanding.

4.  Think about the last serious conflict you had with a co-worker or group member. How was that conflict resolved? Which approach did you take to resolve it? (03 Marks ) (Min words 150-200)

5.  Consider the four dimensions of transformational leadership: idealized influence, inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation, and individualized consideration. Which of those dimensions would you respond to most favourably? Why?(03 Marks ) (Min words 200-300)

Important Notes: –

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.