ob assignment 1

ASSIGNMENT 1

9/20/2013

Gayatri Vidya Parishad

Qualification HNC Business

Unit number and title UNIT 3- Organizations and Behaviour

Assessor name Swati Raghupatruni

Date issued 20-09-2013

Deadline 20-10-2013


Assignment Title Organization dynamics

Purpose of the Assignment To test the understanding of LO1 & LO2

Task 1Study the following companies and gather information from the website or otherwise and answer the following

questions:

Infosys: http://www.infosys.com

Dr Reddys: http://drreddys.com/

Vizag Steel Plant: https://www.vizagsteel.com

Mahendra Satyam: http://www.mahindrasatyam.com/

1.1 Compare and contrast the organizational and cultures of these companies listed above P1.1

1.2 Explain how the relationship between the organization's structure and culture affect the performance of an

Organization P1.2

Guideline: You need to elaborate on how the company Structure and culture is helping their business. You can

choose an example from industry to give weightage to your explanation. You can also choose one of the above

mentioned organizations to demonstrate your understanding.

1.3 Enlist the factors which influence individual Behaviour at work place. P 1.3

Guideline: give Examples from industry. quote references.

1.4 Research Mahendra satyam’s company History. Explain how organization culture impacted its Downfall. Suggest

some changes that Satyam could have implemented to mitigate the crisis.

Task 2

2.1 Compare the effectiveness of different leadership styles in any three organizations listed above P 2.1

2.2 Explain the organizational theory that underpins the practice of management in company like Infosys P2.2

2.3 Evaluate the different approaches to management used by these organizations P2.3

2.4 Make a presentation explaining the main factors which helps Infosys out perform Mahindra Satyam, you need to

contrast the organizational difference, the Management style, the leadership etc. which account for these

differences

Instructions:

1. You need to prepare a report including both the Tasks

2. Understanding of the concepts is very important. The students are advised to research

thoroughly before attempting the assignment

3. The Presentation should be brief and should not exceed 10 slides

4. The accepted word limit is 1500-3000 words. Reports exceeding word limit will not be


Evidence Check List

Report

Presentation

Sources of information


Text Books

1. Brooks I – Organisational Behaviour, Individuals, Groups and Organisation 4th Edition (Financial

Times/Prentice Hall, 2008) ISBN: 9780273715368

2. Mullins J L– Essentials of Organisational Behaviour (Financial Times/Prentice Hall, 2008) ISBN:

9780273716464

3. Bloisi W, Cook C aand Hunsaker P – Management and Organisational Behaviour (McGraw-Hill


Education 2006) ISBN: 9780077111076

Journals

1. Personnel Review (Emerald)

2. Personnel Today (Reed Business Information)

Websites


1. www.cipd.co.uk

2. www.incomesdata.co.uk

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