lecturer-tasnuva chaudhury (tcy) term project summer’15 mgt 321: organizational behavior
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LECTURER-TASNUVA CHAUDHURY (TCY)
TERM PROJECT SUMMER’15
MGT 321: Organizational Behavior
MGT 321: Term Project
Students will be required to work in groups to complete the term project.
Each group will select a local or MNC company, interview a manager and prepare a comprehensive report
The report is intended to provide: You and your team members an opportunity to conduct research Demonstrate your ability to link organizational behavior related
course content with the organization Students should use primary and secondary research
Project Proposal
Each team should bring a 1 page hard copy in class:o Name of 3 companieso A brief profile of the company o The industry in which the company is operating
Names of the companies MUST be presented in order of preference Course instructor will select one company for each team Deadline for project proposal: Tuesday, June 30, 2015
Project Overview
Students are to visit the company and interview the manager The manager must reside in Bangladesh but can be a non resident
Plan ahead : Be cognizant about the operations of the company before interviewing the managero It is strongly recommended that each team members should take
turns to ask questions to the manager. Prepare an interview questionnaire (Minimum of 10 questions). Attach the interview questionnaire in the appendix of the report
o Students can bring in a draft copy of the questionnaire to get feedback within 2 weeks after the term project is assigned to teams
Attach a visiting card of the manager
Report Outline
Company Background (be concise) Values and Objective, Methodology, Scope (be concise) Identify and prepare the report with reference to the following OB
topics: Leadership (leadership style of the manager; challenges to the
effectiveness of leadership, ) Identify more than one OB concepts in relation to the manager’s
leadership style Create a personality profile of the manager
Direct interview questions to profile the manager under the concepts outlined in MBTI or Big Five Personality Model
Outline the manager’s strengths and weaknesses; values; and other relevant personality traits (if necessary)
Report Outline (contd.)
Motivation Identify more than one OB concepts regarding motivation that is
applicable for the manager Identify motivational tools used in the organization:
Employee involvement programs Extrinsic and Intrinsic rewards to motivate employees
Job Satisfactiono Identify factors leading to job satisfaction (or dissatisfaction)
Decision making (style, leader, group, biases) Communication (Interpersonal, Organizational communication; choice
of channel; barriers to effective communication)
Report Outline (contd.)
Team work and group behavior o Application of group propertieso Types of teams used in the organization
Power and politics o Identify the formal power, personal power, power tactics used
Negotiation and conflict managemento Negotiation process and conflict management techniques
Report Outline (contd.)
Organizational structure and cultureo Identify the organizational structure o Type of departmentalizationo Span of control; centralization/decentralizationo Organization culture
o Innovation or risk-taking; Attention to detail; Outcome, people, team orientation, aggressiveness, stability
o Diversity and discrimination in the organization o Current HR policies and practiceso Forces of changes that affect the organization
o Ways in which the organization responds to changes; any resistance to change
Term Project & Presentation Deliverables
Cover page Acknowledgement Table of Contents Executive Summary (1 page) A report ranging from 10-15 pages
o 1.5 spacing, Times New Roman, 12, Justified. A Bibliography section listing the reference of the articles, books and
journals Appendix (charts, graphs, data analysis, OB related concepts. In
summary, any additional materials. There are no page limits to appendix)
Project & Presentation Evaluation Criteria
Standard Power Points/Prezi for the presentation. Be creative! Assign a time-keeper to one group member to monitor individual
presentation time. Each member will be evaluated based on the clarity, presentation
style, time management. If any group member is absent, s/he will receive no points for the
presentation.
Project & Presentation Evaluation Criteria
Application and synthesis of OB research materials and course contents In-depth, appropriate analysis of the organization in relation to OB
topics Course instructor will examine how well students have been able to
pick up and identify issues in the organization Appropriate use of examples and illustrations Proper citation of the reference materials (APA format) Authentic report (No duplication of internet materials) Peer evaluation form will also be accounted to evaluate individual
contribution towards the project
Presentation Guidelines
13-15 minute group presentation. 2 minute Q&A Each group member has to present for at least 2 minutes Business casual attire during presentation
Presentation will be held during the last two classes of the semester.
Presentation dates of teams will be uploaded in the website
Submission Guidelines
Each group should submit 1 hard copy of the report in class. The date of submission will be announced later
Team should also submit PPT handout on the day of the presentation Email a copy of the report the day before report submission Email the presentation slides to the instructor the day before the
presentation Students must write course name: MGT 321, Section Number and
Group Name in the subject line of the email Each member should also submit hard copy of the peer evaluation form
on the day of presentation. Evaluation MUST be confidential