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The purpose of this assessment is to allow students take on a management perspective to analyse organisational behaviour and leadership and propose recommendations with the aim of improving the situation.This project seeks to create a case study of an organization that requires a change intervention.

Students will be required to choose an organisation that they are familiar with and analyse it using relevant organisational behaviour and leadership theories or frameworks to identify areas where improvements need to be made.

The organisational change project covers the following:

An introduction to the organisation.

Description and analysis of the organisational behaviour or leadership issue

Literature review – overview of application theories to the identified issue

Evaluation of possible alternative solutions required to improve the situation.

Recommendations of the most suitable strategies.

Conclusion

COURSE: Master of Business Administration Master of Business Research Unit: Organisational Behaviour and Leadership Unit Code: BUS 501 Type of Assessment: Assessment 4 – Major OB Assignment Unit Learning Outcomes addressed: Learning outcomes – (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) (a) Demonstrate a critical understanding of organisational behaviour. (b) Demonstrate an ability to synthesise and apply knowledge and understanding of contemporary theories and research on organisational behaviour to the analysis of case study and research data. (c) Demonstrate an ability to research in depth an element of organisational behaviour, and present a coherent argument in essay form. (d) Integrate biblical frameworks into a contemporary understanding of leadership and organisational behaviour. (e) Apply knowledge in a critical evaluation of the organisation in light of a specific element of organisational behaviour, within an overview of organisational behaviour theory. Criteria for Assessment: · Criterion 1 - Description of the organisation – (5/50) · Criterion 2 - Understanding of organisational behaviour concepts or theories – (10/50) · Criterion 3 – Organisational behaviour/leadership issue analysis – (10/50) · Criterion 4 - Recommendations (20/50) · Criterion 5 – References and structure – (5/50) Assessment Task: The purpose of this assessment is to allow students take on a management perspective to analyse organisational behaviour and leadership and propose recommendations with the aim of improving the situation. This project seeks to create a case study of an organization that requires a change intervention. Students will be required to choose an organisation that they are familiar with and analyse it using relevant organisational behaviour and leadership theories or frameworks to identify areas where improvements need to be made. The organisational change project covers the following: 1. An introduction to the organisation. 1. Description and analysis of the organisational behaviour or leadership issue 1. Literature review – overview of application theories to the identified issue 1. Evaluation of possible alternative solutions required to improve the situation. 1. Recommendations of the most suitable strategies. 1. Conclusion Submission Date: Week 14 (online submission via Turnitin) Total Mark & Weighting: 50 marks (50%) Students are advised that any submissions past the due date without an approved extension or without approved extenuating circumstances incurs a 5% penalty per calendar day, calculated from the total mark e.g. a task marked out of 35 will incur a 1.75-mark penalty per calendar day. General notes for assignment Assignments should usually incorporate a formal introduction, main points and conclusion, and will be fully referenced including a reference list. The word count for the assessment is 3000 words (+/- 10%) Marks will be deducted for failure to adhere to the word count General Notes for Referencing References are assessed for their quality. You should draw on quality academic sources, such as books, chapters from edited books, journals etc. Your textbook can be used as a reference, but not the lecturer notes. We want to see evidence that you can conduct your own research. Also, in order to help markers, determine students’ understanding of the work they cite, all in-text references (not just direct quotes) must include the specific page number/s if shown in the original. Work that includes sources that are not properly referenced according to the “Harvard Referencing Workbook” will be penalized. Marking Guide (Rubric): Your assessment would be marked based on the following marking guideline. Total marks – 50 Criteria Mark Fail Pass Credit Distinction High Distinction Criterion 1 Description of the organisation 5 Below 5.0 5.0 – 6.0 6.5 – 7.0 7.5 – 8.0 8.5 and above Limited and incomplete description, missing many elements Adequate description of, missing a few elements Good and thorough description, includes all elements Very good and thorough description, includes all elements Exceptional and thorough description, includes all elements Criterion 2 Understanding of organisational behaviour and leadership theories or concepts 10 Below 5.0 5.0 – 6.0 6.5 – 7.0 7.5 – 8.0 8.5 and above Understanding of the individual concepts or theories not demonstrated Understanding of the individual concepts or theories is satisfactory Understanding of the individual concepts or theories is sound Understanding of the individual concepts or theories is detailed Understanding of the individual concepts or theories is highly integrated Criterion 3 Organisational behaviour/leadership issue analysis 10 Below 5.0 5.0 – 6.0 6.5 – 7.0 7.5 – 8.0 8.5 and above Lack of critical analysis of the organisational behaviour/leadership issue Relevant theories or concepts not applied in the analysis Limited critical analysis of the organisational behaviour/leadership issue Limited application of the relevant theories or concepts in the analysis Some critical analysis of the organisational behaviour/leadership issue Relevant theories or concepts have been applied in the analysis Competent level of critical analysis of the organisational behaviour/leadership issue Relevant theories or concepts have been correctly applied in the analysis Clear and thorough critical analysis of the organisational behaviour/leadership issue Relevant theories or concepts been adequately applied in the analysis Criterion 4 Recommendations 20 Below 10.0 10.0 – 12.0 12.5 – 14.0 14.5 – 16.0 16.5 and above Limited, insufficient analysis of strategies with few and unclear recommendations Analysis of strategies with fairly established recommendations for implementation. Good analysis of strategies with established recommendations for implementation. Very good analysis of strategies with established recommendations for implementation. Exceptionally thorough analysis of strategies with clearly established recommendations for implementation. Criterion 5 Structure and mechanics · Coherence and organization · APA format 5 Below 2.5 2.5 – 3.0 3.5 – 3.8 3.9 – 4.4 4.5 and above An unfocussed, incoherent essay, characterized by disorganization and/or missing required sections. References are inconsistent with required format; a notable number of errors present. A somewhat focused, slightly incoherent essay, characterized by some disorganization and/or missing required sections. References are inconsistent with required format; a number of errors present. A somewhat coherent and organized essay and including most required sections. Referencing format is adhered to throughout the essay, with some errors present. A clear and coherent essay, organized and including all required sections. Referencing format is rigorously adhered to throughout the essay, with very few errors present. An exceptionally clear, concise and coherent essay, critically organized and including all required sections. Referencing format is rigorously adhered to throughout the essay, with no errors present.

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ORganisational behaviour & change intervenion required at walmart
ORganisational behaviour & change intervenion required at walmart
Contents
1	Introduction	1
2	About the Organization	1
2.1	Business Strategy of Walmart	2
3	Description and analysis of the Organizational Behavior	2
4	Literature Review	3
4.1	Motivation	4
4.2	Ability	6
4.3	Perception of Role	7
4.4	Situational Factors	8
5	Recommendation	8
6	Conclusion	9
7	References	11
Introduction
Organization can be defined as collection of people who are driven to work in order to achieve a common objective with collective efforts. Behavior is the response in form of physical actions or verbal dialogue exhibited by an individual because of the stimulus from the surroundings. Wal-Mart undoubtedly one of the world most successful organization that started from small store in Alaska and today has penetrated to entire world becoming one of the largest retail chain. What excites me is to understand what is behind this huge success; indeed, there have been organization behavior that shapes the stories of Wal-Mart.
About the Organization
Walmart, founded in 1962, headquarter in Arkansas, USA by Sam Walton. Over the period of 58 years from its existence, it has become world's largest retailer, biggest sellers of toy as well retailers of groceries. Walmart is also the largest employer all across the world. Organization operates its retail stores in numerous formats globally. For instance, it has discount stores, super centers as well as neighborhood markets providing all the materials at the lowest price possible. This retail store provides product range that includes both dry and wet groceries, beverages, frozen food, clothes and jewelry. Walmart business also provides photo processing service, cellular service plan and money order services. Organization provides multiple brands as well like Walmart, Great Value and Sam's choice.
· Vision - To become the best retailer in the hearts and minds of consumer and employees
· Mission - Saving people money so they can live better
· Slogan - Save Money. Live better
· Values of Walmart - Key values of the organization that guides their behavior are as follows Integrity, Opportunity, Family and Communication, Purpose and Responsibility
Business Strategy of Walmart 
· Dominance in the Retail Market - This strategy explains that company needs to put effort to dominate the retail market by becoming the primary retailer that provides discount. Reducing the mark price and focus on the increased sales 
· Expanding the footprints in America as well as in international geographies
· Building a strong positive brand and brand recognition. Essentially, organization follow growth by expansion in US geography as well as internationally by corporate takeovers.
· Creating a brand recognition all across and establishing positive brand image by investing in marketing through print as well as electronic media. Moreover, organization engages in partnership activities and welcomes co-branding as well.
Description and analysis of the Organizational Behavior
By the virtue of this assignment, I have extensively researched on Wal-Mart and tried to comprehend the organization behavior, factors that shape the culture of Wal-Mart as well as change management and leadership. Today we live in the information era, which encompasses most dynamic disruptions in the industry. Essentially, running a business successfully is actually outcome of effective leadership, strong decision-making qualities along with inspiring the employee-base in order to drive performance in the organization. Thus, it is fundamental that managers working in the organization requires comprehending, discerning and acknowledging individual and team behavior in the organization to successfully deliver the expectations and results according to the vision, mission, goals and objectives of the organization. Organizational behavior is crucial in order to comprehend what is working for the company and what are hidden problems such that effective actions can be taken into consideration. Being in the retail business for more than fifty years, organization structure of Wal-Mart is quiet hierarchical as well as function-based. This implies vertical lines of commands that dictate the work and responsibilities. Technically, directives from the top management are implemented by the middle managers in Wal-Mart that is further delegated down to low-cadre employees in the individual stores. Departments are made on function-based that includes human resource, marketing, IT as well other technical department. Primarily, organizational culture of Wal-Mart includes service to clients, respect for individual with integrity and working for excellence.
Literature Review
Essentially, part that an employee plays in an organization such as Wal-Mart is critical to define its success. Applying the MARS model that stands for Motivation, Ability, Role perceptions and Situational factors on the employee in order to decode the individual behavior. Actually, individual behavior is outcome of many factors that act simultaneously like one’s development in career, recognition of one’s contribution in the business and how one’s personality shapes the organizational behavior. The figure shown below explains the MARS model in action, relationship between individual traits of an employee and MARS model.
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