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Students must mention the question number clearly in their answers.
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Learning Outcomes:
CLO-Covered
1.
Define the impact of company’s culture, structure and design can have on its organizational behavior. (CLO3).
2.
Assess challenges of effective organizational communication and share information within the team in a professional manner. (CLO4).
3.
Evaluate ethical issues as related to organizational behavior and decision-making from an individual and organization perspective. (CLO6).
Assignment 3
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.
Critical Thinking: –
Discussion Chapters: – Please read Chapters 11, 12 & 15 “Teams: Characteristics and Diversity, Teams: Processes and Communication, and Organizational Structure” carefully and then give your answers based on your understanding.
Assignment Question(s):
1. What are the challenges and best practices for managing team dynamics in a high-growth, rapidly changing business environment? (03 Marks) (Min words 150-200)
2.How do leaders use different forms of power to influence organizational outcomes, and what are the ethical implications of each? (03 Marks) (Min words 150-200)
3. How does the concept of span of control affect organisational efficiency and employee satisfaction, and how should leaders determine the optimal span of control? (04 Marks) (Min words 200-250)
Important Note: –
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.