Organisational Behaviour

Assignment Questions

Q1.Evaluate contingency theories and situational theories of leadership AND evaluate the impact of autocratic, democratic, paternalistic, laissez-faire managerial styles on the effectiveness of organisations

Q2. Select several motivational theories of your choice. Analyse to what extent they contribute towards our understanding of the factors that motivate employees.

Q3. Analyse the theories/concepts of Power, behavioural theories, and social constructivism and what they say about work relationships and interaction.

Note: your answer can explore relationships between all personnel including ‘between managers and employees’, and/or ‘between employees and employees’, and/or ‘between managers and managers’.

Q4. Thoroughly read the case study of Irish company CRH plc.

a. Analyse the characteristics of the organisational structure of CRH plc as referred to in Exhibit 3 of the case study and analyse the characteristics of other organisational structures.

b. Then Analyse the approach(es) taken by CRH plc in its decision making and evaluate the effectiveness of these decisions.

Note: You should refer to a range of decision making approaches including the normative/ prescriptive model, quantitative model.

Q5. Using examples evaluate the importance of organisational culture theory in developing organisational effectiveness.

Q6. You have already analysed the organisational structure of CRH plc in Question 4. Now analyse its culture THEN evaluate how both CRH plc’s organisational structure and culture have impacted on its effectiveness as a company. .

Note: you should conduct your own research where possible in addition to the resource(s) provided.

Q7. "Creativity is just connecting things. Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower." Analyse how an organisation can enhance the innovation and creativity amongst its employees.

Q8. Undertake research on the concept of ‘the learning organisation’ and assess the importance of learning in organisations.

Q9. Evaluate the effectiveness of team working

Q10. In the CRH plc case study, the company went through a series of acquisitions. You are part of CRH plc’s Acquisition Integration Team. Analyse how the change arising from an acquisition can be managed effectively including ensuring employee effectiveness is improved. Then Evaluate the effectiveness of the decision made by CRH to acquire one of its companies.

Q11. Assess approaches to identifying and managing risk and uncertainty when making decisions in an organisation.