Exploring Organisational Structure

And Culture Management Essay

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The aim of the assignment are to measure the outcome of students' learning in terms
of knowledge acquired, understanding developed and skills or abilities gained in
relation to achieve the learning outcomes.
This scenario/case study has been written to help you identify, analyse, outline and
evaluate the problems covered in the assignment criteria. It is written to enable you
not only to understand the behaviour of people within organisations and the
significance of organisational structure and characteristics. But it also provides you
with the opportunity to explore your opinion and advise others.

Case study
Assessment Criteria for Pass
Assessment Scenario/Case Study
Exploring organisational structure and culture
(L01)
(P1) Compare and contrast different organisational structure and culture
(P2) Analyse the relationship between the organisation structure and culture and the
effects on the business
(P3) Analyse the factors which influence individual behaviour at work
A large number of supermarkets have opened in the UK to take advantages of the
growth in the UK economy.
In the supermarket business there are Sainsbury, Tesco, Asda, Morrison, etc. and
they turn to compete each others increasing market shares.

Sainsbury's is best known not only as a supermarket retailer for

Supermarket/Grocery goods but also its retail banking services and retail property
development services. In retail banking the main competition comes from Tesco
Financial Services, M & S Financial Services, the traditional high street banks, Egg,
Halifax and Abbey National mortgages.
J Sainsbury PLC is the parent organisation controlling these operating companies:
Sainsbury's Supermarkets; Shaw's Supermarkets; Sainsbury's Bank; JS
Developments, and Sainsbury's Property Company.
Sainsbury's believe that they have a range of employment policies to ensure that their
workforce is as representative of the wider community as possible. Staffs often have a
choice of work arrangements including: part-time, flexible contracts for retail
employees, job share, home working, enhanced maternity leave/pay, paternity leave,
career break schemes for childcare, and special leave for personal development or
caring responsibilities.

Examine different approaches to management

and leadership and theories of organisations
(L02)
(P4) Analyse how organisational theory underpins principles and practices of
organising and of management
(P5) Compare the different approaches to management and theories of organisation
In their mission statement, they mention, "Our mission is to be the consumer's first
choice for food, delivering products of outstanding quality and great service at a
competitive cost through working 'faster, simpler and together."
The company also has an Equality and Diversity policy, with a Steering Group led by
a Board Director to advise the group. Sainsbury's played a lead role in the Business in
the Community's 'Race for Opportunity' survey in 2001. There is a Fair Treatment
policy for handling grievances and complaints and the company funds an
independently-run confidential 24 hour helpline.
On disability issues, Sainsbury's are senior members of the Employers' Forum on
Disability. They also support the Learning Consortium, helping talented people with
disabilities to move into senior management positions.

Sainsbury's believe their brand is seen as representing quality and value for money,
as well as high standards of customer service.
But, of course, every supermarket is a reflection not only of its own brand
(Sainsbury's, Tesco, Asda and so on), but also of the management within the shop.
Sainsbury's wants to give display space to popular, high margin brands; and the
producers of these brands want to be associated with Sainsbury's and will compete
with each other for the 'best' space within stores.

Examine the relationship between motivational

theories (L03)
(P6) Discuss different leadership styles and the effectiveness of these leadership
approaches.
(P7) Explain different motivational theories and their application within the work
place.
(P8) Assess the relationship between motivation theory and the practice of
management

Demonstrate an understanding of working with

others, teamwork, groups, and group dynamics
(L04)
(P9) Describe the nature of groups and group behaviour within organisations.
(P10) Investigate the factors that lead to effective teamwork and the influences that
threaten success.
(P11) Evaluate the impact of technology on team functioning within a given
organisation
"Sainsbury plc's present focus is to improve the performance of the core UK
supermarket chain.
The company operates performance-related pay and bonus schemes for middle and
senior managers.

Save-As-You-Earn scheme for supermarket staff offers chance for company shares to
be bought at a 20% discount.
A profit-sharing scheme allows employees to have shares or cash. Roughly 50% of
the company's shares are owned by current or former staff and it is this scheme that
is largely responsible.
Under a staff discount scheme, employees receive a 10% reduction on products
bought from the company.
Long service awards are given to staff with 15, 25 or 40 years' service.
Sainsbury's Supermarkets employs over 145,000 people. Of these, 60% are part-time
and 40% full-time. 62% of employees are women.
Their policy is based on a commitment to:
Provide workplaces where all staff feel valued, respected and able to contribute to the
business
Employ a workforce that recognises the diversity of current and potential customers

Required:
Prepare an assignment covering the issues described. The assignment must be
presented document not more than 2500 words excluding the references and
bibliography.

PART 1: Pass Criteria

1. Compare and contrast different organisational structures and cultures within the
UK supermarkets industry. PI
2. Analyse the relationship between the organisation structure and culture of J
Sainsbury PLC and how this affects the performance of business. P2
3. Analyse the factors that may influence individual behaviour of J Sainsbury PLC's
Employees. P3

4. Analyse how organisational theory underpins principles and practices of

organising and of management. How would this impact on the creation of the new
chain of restaurants. P4

5. Compare the different approaches to management and theories of organisation

that Sainsbury PLC use.P5
6. Discuss different leadership styles that Sainsbury PLC may adopt in the business
and the effectiveness of these leadership approaches. P6
7. Explain different motivational theories and their application within the business.
P7
8. Assess the relationship between motivation theory and the practice of
management and advice the impact of management practice on staff motivation. P8
9. Describe the nature of groups and group behaviour within organisations. P9
10. Investigate the factors that will lead to effective teamwork within the new
business and the influences that threaten success of teamwork. P10
11. Evaluate the impact of technology on team functioning within the business. P11

PART 2: Merit Criteria Distinction Criteria

Merit Criteria:
1. Identify roles of stakeholders and recommend strategies that Sainsbury PLC might
apply to find out for their new local store. Ml
2. What techniques or strategies Sainsbury PLC could apply to analyse how changes
in environmental factors will impact on business. M2
3. Present your recommendations and advice to Sainsbury PLC with appropriate
leadership approaches for future implications in a word processed. M3
Distinction Criteria:

4. Analyse the strategies that Sainsbury PLC may use to deal with conflicts within the
operation and justify any recommendations made. (Dl)
5. Demonstrate that you have taken responsibility for managing and organising your
work and have presented it the manner required. (D2)
6. In presenting your recommendations and advice you should demonstrate
convergent/lateral/creative thinking throughout. (D3)

Specification of Assessment
The assignment consists of four main parts.
Exploring organisational structure and culture
Examine different approaches to management and leadership and theories of
organisation
Examine the relationship between motivational theories
Demonstrate an understanding of working with others, teamwork, groups and group
dynamics.

Structure to be covered in the assignment

Introduction
Literature review
Findings and analysis
Conclusion and recommendation(s):

Evaluation Criteria:
The assignment should be well-balanced and present information efficiently with
respect to depth of questions. The assignment should use headings and subheadings
to effectively guide the reader and should avoid unnecessarily repeating information.

The content of the assignment should 'flow' easily so that the reader does not have
difficulty understanding it. For example, the subheadings and material within each
subheading should be linked logically.
Spelling and other grammatical errors are unacceptable. Information from the
references should be effectively woven together with the conceptual framework.
The aims of this assignment are to measure the outcome of students' learning in
terms of knowledge acquired, understanding developed and skills or abilities gained
in relation to the achievement of the learning outcomes and criteria outlined below:

Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Grading

Criteria
Unit 3: Organisations and Behaviour Guildhall College

Merit Descriptors
Distinction Descriptors
M1: Identify and apply strategies to find appropriate solutions
D1: Use critical reflection to evaluate own work and justify valid conclusions
M2: Select/design and apply appropriate methods/techniques
D2: Take responsibility for managing and organising activities
M3: Present and communicate appropriate findings
D3: Demonstrate convergent/lateral/creative thinking

Achievement of a pass grade

A pass grade is achieved by meeting all the requirements defined in the assessment
criteria for pass for each unit.

Achievement of a merit or Distinction grade

All the assessment criteria and merit grade descriptors need to be completed within a
unit to achieve a merit grade.

All the assessment criteria merit and distinction grade descriptors must be
completed within a unit to achieve a distinction grade.
Assessment
Criteria
P1
P2
P3
P4
P5
P6
P7
P8
P9
P10
P11
P12
Requirements
1.2
1.3
1.1
2.1
2.2

2.3
3.1
3.3
3.4
4.1
4.3
4.4
Grading
Criteria
M1
M2
M3
D1
D2
D3
Requirements
2.4
3.2
4.5
1.4
3.5
4.2

Plagiarism and Collusion

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below:
'Plagiarism occurs when a student misrepresents, as his/her own work, the work,
written or otherwise, of any other person (including another student) or of any
institution. Examples of forms of plagiarism include [1] :
the verbatim (word for word) copying of another's work without appropriate and
correctly presented acknowledgement;
the close paraphrasing of another's work by simply changing a few words or altering
the order of presentation, without appropriate and correctly presented
acknowledgement;
unacknowledged quotation of phrases from another's work;
The deliberate and detailed presentation of another's concept as one's own.'
All types of work submitted by students are covered by this definition, including,
written work, diagrams, designs, engineering drawings and pictures.

'Collusion occurs when, unless with official approval (e.g. in the case of group
projects), two or more students consciously collaborate in the preparation and
production of work which is ultimately submitted by each in an identical, or
substantially similar, form and/or is represented by each to be the product of his or
her individual efforts. Collusion also occurs where there is unauthorised co-operation
between a student and another person in the preparation and production of work
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If an extension is necessary for a valid reason, requests can me made using a course
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in the event of you being sick.

Support Material
Textbooks
Particularly relevant texts are:
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
Mullins L - Management and Organisational Behaviour 5th Edition (Pitman
Publishing, London, 1999) ISBN: 0273651471
Robbins S - Essentials of Organisational Behaviour 4th Edition (Prentice Hall
International, 2003) ISBN: 0582820758
Recommended:
Robbins_ Organizational Behaviour , (Prentice Hall, 2002) 9th Edition ISBN:
8120317084
Mullins L, Management and Organisational Behaviour (2008), Pearson Education
ISBN: 9781405854764
Roger B - Organisational Behaviour - (Pitman Publishing, 1997) ISBN: 0712110690

Website:
www.businessballs.com
www.LearnE-Commerce.net
www.acas.co.uk

www.booksites.net/mullins
Journal: Useful articles regularly appear in the business pages of quality newspapers
and business magazines.

ASSESSMENT INFORMATION
GUILDHALL COLLEGE
Programme : BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) in Computing
Unit Number and Title: Organisations and Behaviour (Unit 3)
Unit Level: H1
Assignment Ref. Number: 03.1.1- Organisations and Behaviour
Module Tutor : Thandar Tin Win
Email : greatlamp@gmail.com
Learner's Name: ____________________ Learner ID:
___________________

Information /Feedback on assessment and

grading criteria
Assessment Criteria
Achieved
Evidence
Feedback
P1
Provide evidence to support a knowledge and understanding of database
environments
Yes/No

Report / Presentation/ Practical

P2
Examine a range of issues that are integral to database environments such as the end
user, use across different platforms and compatibility
Yes/No
Report / Presentation/ Practical

P3
Identify the importance of DBMS in commercial and non-commercial environments
Yes/No
Report / Presentation/ Practical

P4
Use database or database function applications software
Yes/No
Report / Presentation/ Practical

P5
Develop a range of sample input and output screens e.g. tables, forms and reports,
dropdown lists, checkboxes, etc
Yes/No

Report / Presentation/ Practical

P6
Critique the software used and state how it will be used to develop your own database
design
Yes/No
Report / Presentation/ Practical

P7
Apply normalisation techniques to a given data set
Yes/No
Report / Presentation/ Practical

P8
Use a range of database tools and techniques
Yes/No
Report / Presentation/ Practical

P9
Design a fully working database
Yes/No
Report / Presentation/ Practical


P10
Demonstrate the database design to a third party
Yes/No
Report / Presentation/ Practical

P11
Provide clear justifications as to the structure of the database or the use of particular
tools and techniques
Yes/No
Report / Presentation/ Practical
P12
Provide supporting documentation to complement the design
Yes/No
Report / Presentation/ Practical

Grading Criteria (Merit -M; Distinction -D)

Achieved
Evidence
Feedback
M1
Identify and apply strategies to find appropriate
solutions

Yes/No
Report / Presentation/ Practical

M2
Select/design and apply appropriate
methods/techniques
Yes/No
Report / Presentation/ Practical

M3
Present and communicate appropriate findings
Yes/No
Report / Presentation/ Practical

D1
Use critical reflection to evaluate own work and
justify valid conclusions
Yes/No
Report / Presentation/ Practical


D2
Take responsibility for managing and organising
activities
Yes/No
Report / Presentation/ Practical

D3
Demonstrate convergent/lateral/creative
thinking
Yes/No
Report / Presentation/ Practical

Assessor's General Comments:

Assessor's Signature: Date:
Print Name:
Unit 3: Organisations and Behaviour Guildhall College

Learner's Comments:
Signature: Date:
Print Name:
Feedback of this coursework will normally be given to students four week after the
submission of an assignment.