Understand the Relationship Between Organizational Structure and Culture

Introduction The aim of this unit is to give learners an spirit of various(prenominal) and sort out behaviour in organisations and to examine current theories and their act in managing behaviour in the body of pasture. Areas of Learning 1 discover the descent between organisational structure and culture Types of organisation and associated structures, organisational culture, Diagnosing behavioral problems, perception, import and of individual difference, Individual behaviour at work 2 say divergent approaches to management and leadingDevelopment of management thought, functions of management, managerial roles, nature of managerial authority, Frames of honorable mention for lead activities 3 Understand modal values of using motiveal theories in organisations Motivation theories, demand and performance, leadership, Leadership and successful change in arrangings 4 Understand mechanisms for developing in force(p) teamwork in organisations Teams and team building, team dynamics, force of technology on team functioning 1Page BTEC HND in employment/ composition and deportment/Sept12 -BLANK PAGE- 2PageBTEC HND in Business/ face and Behaviour/Sept12 UNIT INTRODUCTION This unit focuses on the behaviour of individuals and groups inside organisations. It explores the links between the structure and culture of organisations and how these interact and square off the behaviour of the workforce. The structure of a large multinational company, with thousands of employees worldwide, will be rattling contrasting from a small local vocation with 20 employees. The way in which an organisation structures and organises its workforce will impact on the victimisation of its culture.A collection of sh ard values and beliefs will determine and shape the current patterns of behaviour of an organisations workforce. Dep removeing upon various factors such as type of industry/ welkin of the economy, culture of the external community in which the organization op erates, physical environment, profile of the workforce, and size, the cultures of different organizations locoweed vary significantly. The structure and culture of an organisation argon key factors that contribute to motivating the workforce at all levels of the organisation.The Nipponese were instrumental in developing a culture of continuous improvement through teamwork in their manufacturing industry. This feature of a culture has now been exported roughly the world and plays a major role in the way in which structure and culture contribute to patterns of behaviour in the workplace. This unit, through analyse the dynamic kinds between structure and culture, will help learners to appreciate how these both aspects of a business organization can impact the behavior and outcomes of its workforce.SCENARIO You are newly appointed store manager of one of the biggest TESCOS supermarkets in Ireland with members of staff from different cultural and racial background, which need an organizational culture, teamwork, and participatory conclusion making style, in order to accomplish your short-term and long-term goals. You were recommended to the chief operating officer and Board of Directors to take the supra position based on your achievements as a Mini TESCOS supermarket in capital of the United Kingdom.As part of your responsibilities, you are also required to apply different management styles and motivational theories, in order to achieve positive results from the companys activities. In order to achieve the above objectives, you ease up to complete the side by side(p) four (4) tasks 3Page BTEC HND in Business/ Organisation and Behaviour/Sept12 toil 1 Understand the relationship between organisational structure and culture 1. 1 equalize and contrast leash different organizational structures and cultures. 1. 2 Explain how the relationship between an organizations tructure and culture can influence on the performance of the TESCOS activities at this Irish site. 1. 3 Identify and provide an overview of four factors that can influence individual behavior in the workplace at the Irish TESCOS. undertaking 2Understand different approaches to management and leadership 2. 1 Compare and contrast three different leadership styles for three different business organizations. 2. 2 Explain how organizational theory underpins the practice of management for the Irish TESCOS scenario. 2. 3 Evaluate four different approaches to management used by different organizations.Task 3 Understand ways of using motivational theories in organisations 3. 1 discourse how different leadership styles may impact employee motivation in organizations in periods of change. In tackling this task, discuss to what extent unique(predicate) leadership styles may positively or negatively could affect performance in specific change scenarios (e. g. adoption of new staff rota, etc. ). entertain provide how this could help with a change at TESCOS in Ireland. 3. 2 Ide ntify and discuss the application of three different motivational theories indoors the workplace. 3. Evaluate the usefulness of a motivation theory for managers at the TESCOS in Ireland. Task 4 Understand mechanisms for developing effective teamwork in organisations 4. 1 Explain the nature of groups and group behaviour within organizations. 4. 2 Discuss factors that may promote or inhibit, limit, or undermine the development of effective teamwork in organizations (physical, social, etc. ) 4. 3 Evaluate the impact of technology on team functioning within such an organization as TESCOS in Ireland. 4Page BTEC HND in Business/ Organisation and Behaviour/Sept12Submissions Deadlines Tasks 1 (Assignment) 2 (Assignment) 3 & 4 (Assignment) Submissions Guidelines Deadline 4th Week of September third week of October 4th week of November Hardcopy of the assignment should be submitted at the college receipt on or before at 4. 00 pm on the epoch specified. There is no stipulated length for the work but it should not be less exceed 3000 words for all tasks. All work essential be delivered in softcopy versions. The softcopy should be uploaded on to the security purposes, learners should keep both copies with them. All be properly referenced. han 2000 words or both hardcopy and educatee portal. For assignments should 5Page BTEC HND in Business/ Organisation and Behaviour/Sept12 judging Information Grading Criteria All Assignments will be assessed according to the following grading. Pass To achieve each outcome a learner must demonstrate the ability to LO1 Understand the relationship between organisational structure and culture 1. 1 compare and contrast different organisational structures and culture 1. 2 condone how the relationship between an organisations structure and culture can impact on the performance of the business 1. discuss the factors which influence individual behaviour at work LO2 Understand different approaches to management and leadership 2. 1 compare t he effectiveness of different leadership styles in different organisations 2. 2 explain how organisational theory underpins the practice of management 2. 3 label the different approaches to management used by different organisations LO3 Understand ways of using motivational theories in organisations 3. 1 discuss the impact that different leadership styles may cede on motivation in organisations in periods of change 3. compare the application of different motivational theories within the workplace 3. 3 evaluate the usefulness of a motivation theory for managers LO4 Understand mechanisms for developing effective teamwork in organisations 4. 1 explain the nature of groups and group behaviour within organisations 4. 2 discuss factors that may promote or inhibit the development of effective teamwork in organisations 4. 3 evaluate the impact of technology on team functioning within a accustomed organisation. 6Page BTEC HND in Business/ Organisation and Behaviour/Sept12 virtuousness an d Distinction The grade descriptors provide a framework for the reation of grading criteria to be written and set within the context of the assignment. The grade descriptors describe the evaluate qualities of the learners work at Merit and distinction levels. The sexual morality and distinction levels have three descriptors. Merit Descriptors M1- Identify and apply strategies to experience prehend solutions. Answers reflect that effective judgments have been made about the specific content and the randomness. The answers show that an effective approach to study and research has been use within the scenario e. g. comparing features, theories and models comparison etc.M2 Select /Design and apply appropriate methods / techniques An ideal standard method has been used in defining information sources is well justified and summarized. M3 Present and communicate appropriate findings A clear, accurate standard for presenting information has been used in terms of diagrams, charts, ta bles. Distinction Descriptors D1- utilization Critical reflection to evaluate own work and justify well-grounded conclusions Proper evaluation and justification shown in all the answers and relevant conclusions have been arrived at thorough synthesis of ideas.D2- Take responsibility for managing and organizing activities Independence Tasks have been attempted with minimal assistance provided by the lecturer D3- Demonstrate focussed/lateral/ creative thinking Ideas have been generated and proper evaluation and decisions interpreted based on facts gathered within the scenario 7Page BTEC HND in Business/ Organisation and Behaviour/Sept12 Assessment Marking Grid Task Assessment Criteria (A. C) 1. 1 Pass Merit Distinction ? ? M1 -M2 D2 -D1 D3 D1 One 1. 2 1. 3 2. 1 Two 2. 2 ? 2. 3 3. 1 threesome 3. 2 3. ? -Four 4. 1 4. 2 ? 4. 3 ? -? -? M3 - ? ? ? ? 8Page BTEC HND in Business/ Organisation and Behaviour/Sept12 Assignment Instructions Students are request to comply with the following instructions on handing in their assignment work Work should be comprehensively referenced Sources must be acknowledge fully by reference books, journals used and URL visited Include the Harvard Referencing formation (guide is available on the college resources portal) All work should be word-processed, font size of 12 and font style of Times novel Roman or Arial.Subtitles of the assignment should be in the font size of 14. Pages should be numbered in bottom right hand corner Spell check the schedule and read thoroughly for grammatical errors 1. 5-line spacing is preferable Bibliography at the end of the assignment All paragraphs should be aligned in justified mode. 9Page BTEC HND in Business/ Organisation and Behaviour/Sept12 References Textbooks Buchanan, D. and Huczynski, A. (2004) Organizational Behaviour An Introduction Text (5th Ed). Harlow Prentice Hall. French, W. Bell, C. (1984) Organization development behavioral comprehension Interventions for organization i mprovement. (3rd ed. ) New jersey Prentice hall Kinicki, A. and Kreitner, R. (2006) Organizational behavior key concepts, skills, & best practices ( 2nd ed. ) McGraw Hill Mullins, L. (2007) Management and Organizational Behaviour. (8th ed. ) London FT/Prentice Hall Robbins, S. & Judge, T. (2008) Essentials of Organizational Behavior (9th Ed. ) New Jersey Pearson/Prentice Hall Smith, M. et al (1982) Introducing organizational behavior.London Macmillan Brooks I Organisational Behaviour, Individuals, Groups and Organisation 2nd Edition(Prentice Hall, 2003) ISBN 0877781265 Huczynski A and Buchanan D Organisational Behaviour An Introductory Text (Prentice Hall, 2000) ISBN 0273651021 Maccoby M Why Work Motivating and Leading the New Generation (Simon and Schuster, New York, 1998) ISBN 067147281X (Outlines the changing nature of the workplace and categorises people into five types, giving the characteristics and sources of motivation and demotivation of each. ) 10 P a g e BTEC HND in Business/ Organisation and Behaviour/Sept12