LO3 Demonstrate an understanding of how to cooperate with others effectively.

ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR

 

Grading Criteria

Formal report, with adequate headings and sub headings, citations and references.

 

LO3 Demonstrate an understanding of how to cooperate  with others effectively.

P3 Demonstrate an understanding of what makes an effective team, as opposed to an ineffective team.

M3 Analyse relevant team and group development theories to support the development of dynamic cooperation.

D2 Critically analyse and evaluate the relevance of team development theories in the context of OB concepts and philosophies that influence behaviour in the workplace.

LO4 Apply concepts and philosophies of organisational behaviour to a given business situation.

P4 Apply concepts and philosophies of OB within an organisational context and a given business situation.

M4 Justify and evaluate a range of concepts and philosophies in how they inform and influence behaviour in both positive and negative way.

The format you need to follow is that of an individual written report that shows an understanding of all the concepts and theories highlighted in the attached brief and criteria. This report should be written in a concise, formal business style using single spacing and font size 12. You are required to make use of headings, paragraphs and subsections as appropriate, and all work must be supported with research and referenced using the Harvard referencing system. Please also provide a bibliography using the Harvard referencing system at the end of your work. The recommended word limit is 2,000 words, although you will not be penalised for exceeding the total word limit.

Scenario – Following your article, you were contacted by an advisory forum committee of the local chamber of commerce’s which have expressed their interest in your views on team dynamics in an organisation. The Committee is particularly interested in a report that addresses the importance of team dynamics to product management. Therefore, the committee has asked you participate in an activity related to the product development of a new product, and assess how team dynamics can impact the performance of an organisation by writing a 2,000-words report, based on your initial findings, and submit it to the committee.  Your report should be based on the Formative Task and address the following:

 

Section 1

 1. Explain the different types of team and analyse the relevance of hard and soft skills for effective teamwork utilising a known framework, such has the Emotional Intelligence. 

2. Investigate teamwork theories (for example Tuckman) and their effectiveness.

  3. Analyse team dynamics, team members’ roles and behaviour utilising a relevant framework (for example Belbin’s) and evaluate the relevance of dynamic co-operation for effective teamwork in an organisation. 

4. Reflect on the team performance of the Formative Task and apply Belbin’s model and assess the behaviour of the participants.

5. Explain what factors are instrumental for teams to effectively achieve their objectives, and identify the aspects, which may threaten successful achievement and cohesive group work.

 

 Section 2

 While reflecting on the formative activity demonstrate your understanding of how to co-operate effectively with others, you should:

 1. assess the benefits of working in a team; 

2. identify the mix of knowledge, skills and experience necessary for a team to fulfil its functions (using examples)

3. discuss the benefits of working in a team as a leader and member towards specific goals

a) dealing with any conflict or difficult situations

b) developing roles during team assignments,

c) reviewing the effectiveness of teamwork in achieving the goals

d) relating the effectiveness of teamwork to achieving goals in the workplace. 

 

This provides evidence for [P3,P4,M3,M4,D2] Word count: 2000 – 2500

 

PS : you will find attached the formative activity which i done it and  you need it to complete and answer the section 2.