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ASSESSMENT 1:
Learning Journal 1,000 words (15%).
OVERVIEW:
For this assessment, you are assessed on content understanding, critical analysis, and reflective skills with proper referencing (wherever required). There are 3 parts in this assessment and each of which is based on the contents covered in one of the first three weeks. Start writing this assessment on weekly basis as the due date for this assessment submission is in the third week of your course.
The word count for this assessment is 1000 words which excludes the references (/bibliography section). Generally, +/- 10% of the specified word count is treated as normal.

ASSESSMENT TASK:
Part 1:

CHAPTER 1 What is organisational behaviour?
Please go through chapter 1 of your text (page 22 and 25), ‘Flexible workplaces and the role of technology’ and ‘Workplaces of the future’ and some relevant resources to present your reflection on the questions below:
1. What major challenges would technology-driven workplaces face by the conditions and environment of today’s organisations?
2. Does the new way of working (discussed in ‘workplaces of the future’/ relevant resources) change how you envision your career and ambitions for the future?

Part 2:

CHAPTER 2 Individual attributes and their effects on job performance
Please go through chapter 2 of your text and some relevant resources/ your workplace experiences to present your reflection on the question below:
Explain the relevance of emotional intelligence and emotional management to the workplace. Illustrate your answer with examples.

Part 3:

CHAPTER 3 Motivation and empowerment
Please go through chapter 3 of your text and some relevant resources/ your workplace experiences to present your reflection:
Several theoretical frameworks have been developed over the last fifty years to explain motivation at work and improve individual performance using motivational techniques to stimulate individual effort and achievement.
Think of at least 3 workplaces from either your own experience or from write-ups in media outlets which have reputations for being good places to work. What type of incentives do they offer to their employees? Why these incentives are effective? Justify your response with reference to the literature you referred and/or your own experience.



ASSESSMENT 2:
In-class/ online Quiz (25%).
OVERVIEW:

Quizzes are conducted weekly from week 3 to week 12 based on the current week’s content covered. This multiple-choice quiz contains 10 questions. Each correct answer is awarded with 0.25 marks and it is for a total maximum mark of 2.5. Time allowed is 10 minutes. No facility for multiple attempts.



ASSESSMENT 3:
Position Paper 2000 words (30%).
OVERVIEW:
This assessment is designed to provide a real-world context for the study of organisational behaviour. The assessment task requires you to construct a position and argue that position on the provided topic. The goal is to convince your reader that your opinion is valid and defensible.
You can follow essay format to write this academic writing. It is expected to have at least 7 relevant recent references (not older than 5 years) following the in-text Harvard (author date) referencing style with correct reference list in the reference (bibliography) section. Word count is considered for the body of the Position Paper (i.e. from Introduction to Conclusion). Generally, +/- 10% of the specified word count is treated as normal.
ASSESSMENT TASK:
Is changing nature of wok is good or evil?
Discuss at least two challenges and two opportunities of the changing nature of work from both a employee and employer perspectives.  Do you think changing nature of work is for the good? Justify your view point. What recommendations could you propose to meet the challenges?
You can present your position on your own work experience or by researching the recent literature resources you have.



ASSESSMENT 4:
Research Project - 2000 words (30%).
OVERVIEW:
In this assessment you will be undertaking independent research, critical analysis, and application of theory to your findings.
You can follow the Research Report format to write this academic writing. It is expected to have at least 10 relevant recent academic references (not older than 10 years) following the in-text Harvard (author date) referencing style with correct reference list in the reference (bibliography) section. Word count is considered for the body of the report (i.e. from Introduction to Conclusion/ Recommendations of the report). Generally, +/- 10% of the specified word count is treated as normal.
ASSESSMENT TASK:
Assume that your company has offered you a promotion as head of a division in a country that has a quite different culture from that of your native country. You are aware that you need to consider whether your leadership style will be effective or appropriate for the new location. Using two countries of your choice (your native country and one with a different culture), outline four of the most important factors relating to the style of leadership you should adopt when considering the offer of promotion into the new culture.
You are to provide your analysis, research findings and recommendations that lead to organisational success.