Unit 3 Organisations and Behaviour

Assessment Activity Front Sheet

This front sheet must be completed by the learner (where
appropriate) and included with the work submitted for assessment.

Learner Name

Assessor Name: Faisal Usmani

Date Issued
11.03.14
Hand in Date
27.06.14
Submitted on

Qualification
Level 4 Edexcel BTEC Higher National in Business (QCF)
Unit 3
Organisations and Behaviour 15 credits
Assignment 1 will give learners the opportunity to achieve:
Learning Outcome 1 understand the relationship between organisational
structure and culture
Learning Outcome 2 understand different approaches to management and
leadership
Learning Outcome 3 understand ways of using motivational theories in
organisations
Learning Outcome 4 understand mechanisms for developing effective
teamwork in organisations

Criteria
reference
To achieve the criteria the evidence must
show that the learner is able to:
Task
No
Page
numbers
1
a) Compare and contrast different
organizational structures and culture
b) Explain how the relationship between an
organisations structure and culture can
impact on the performance of the business
c) Discuss the factors which influence individual
behaviour at work

2
a) Compare the effectiveness of different
leadership styles in different organisations
b) Explain how organisational theory underpins
the practice of management
c) Evaluate the different approaches to
management used in different organisations

3
a) Discuss the impact that different leadership
styles may have on motivation in
organisations in periods of change
b) Compare the application of different

Unit 3 Organisations and Behaviour

motivational theories within the workplace
c) Evaluate the usefulness of a motivation
theory for managers
4
a) Explain the nature of groups and group
behaviour within organisations
b) Discuss factors that may promote or inhibit
the development of effective teamwork in
organisations
c) Evaluate the impact of technology on team
functioning within a given organisation




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Unit 3 Organisations and Behaviour

Level 4 Edexcel BTEC Higher National in Business (QCF)
Unit 3: Organisations and Behaviour
Assignment 1 Organisations and Behaviour
Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is to provide a framework within which the
learner can:
Explore organisational structure and culture
Examine different approaches to management and leadership
Examine ways of using motivational theories
Understand mechanisms for developing effective teamwork in organisations
Scenario
You have been looking for a new job in human resources for sometime and have been
invited for interview as a business adviser for a large recruitment consultancy. As part
of the interview process you have been asked to prepare a powerpoint presentation on
approaches to management. You will need to research and compare two different
organisations and one of these should preferably be your own organisation or one you
are familiar with.

Task 1 Structures and Culture and approaches to management and leadership

You will need to prepare a presentation of approximately 15 20 minutes duration
which illustrates the theory of organisational structure and culture.

Select two different organisations one should be your own organisation or one
you are familiar with. The organisations should be sufficiently different in order that
meaningful comparisons can be made for example, different size, type or sector.

In your presentation include copies of slides, presenter notes and handouts.
Drawing on appropriate theory ensure you cover the following:

a) Compare the structure and culture and how this affects business
performance

b) Discuss the factors which influence individual behaviour at work

c) Discuss the effectiveness of different leadership styles in different
organisations

d) Explain how organisational theory underpins the practice of management






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e) Evaluate the different approaches to management used by different
organisations

This provides evidence for 1a, b, c, 2a, b, c

Task 2 Motivation and developing effective teamwork

The interview was a success and you have now been working at the company for
six months. During that time you have impressed the senior partners and have
been asked to deliver a short training session on effective teamworking at a
business forum for new business start-ups.

Prepare material either in the format of an oral presentation or a written report.
You will need to select one organisation this can be your own workplace or an
organisation you are familiar with and research the application of theories
underpinning teamwork and group behaviour. Drawing on appropriate theory, you
will need to:

a) use examples of situations to compare the leadership styles of three
different managers in the organisation and the impact of these styles on
group performance particularly in periods of change

b) compare the application of different motivation theories within the workplace

c) evaluate the usefulness of a motivation theory for managers

d) explain the nature of groups and group behaviour within organisations

e) discuss factors that may promote or inhibit the development of effective
teamwork in organisations

f) evaluate the impact of technology on team functioning within an
organisation



This provides evidence for 3a, b, c, 4a, b, c





Your work should be handed in by (insert date)

Assessment feedback will be provided by (insert date)


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GRADE DESCRIPTORS UNIT 3 ORGANISATIONS AND BEHAVIOUR

GRADE DESCRIPTORS INDICATIVE CHARACTERISTICS FEEDBACK
The learner must: The learners evidence shows:
MERIT:


M1 Identify and apply strategies to find
appropriate solutions
Make good use of organisational,
motivation and other management
theories to provide clear insight and
solutions








M2 Select/design and apply appropriate
methods/techniques
Select appropriate methods and use these
well to provide helpful comments to aid the
business









M3 Present and communicate appropriate
findings
Structure your assignment meaningfully
and clearly to provide reports and
presentations in a business format
Use logical and coherent arguments
Technical language is accurately used









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DISTINCTION:


D1 Use critical reflection to evaluate own work
and justify valid conclusions
Provide clear evaluation of the impact of
changes in technology on an organisation
and teamwork and justify your comments
in assessing the effectiveness of theories
and ideas







D2 Take responsibility for managing and
organising activities
Autonomy and independence have been
used when completing the tasks
All activities have been planned
Minimal tutor guidance and advice has
been sought








D3 Demonstrate convergent/lateral/creative
thinking
Reflects lateral and creative thinking
throughout including when explaining
factors that promote good organisation,
effective teamwork and leadership