The study of the behaviour of organizations focuses on how individuals, groups/teams and the organization itself behaves. A manager should understand the fundamentals of OB as it influences organizational performance and effectiveness.
In this assignment, carefully select any organization you are familiar with (such as the company you work in, an organization you belong to or any institution known to you). After having familiarised yourself with the theories/models underlying the concepts given below, study the organizations(s) that you have chosen and critically analyse its application. You need not limit your responses to one organization.
1. Organizational behaviour - does the institution show it? How/why and what are its consequences on individuals?
2. How does your personality affect your work performance?
3. Ability of individuals (you, a colleague, your boss, etc.).
4. Job attitude (you, colleague, manager, etc).
5. Job satisfaction
6. Your personal communication skills and how they can be enhanced.
7. Your leadership style - what skills can be improved?
8. Critical assessment of your CEO/manager's leadership style and skills?
9. Compare the different sources of power used by two managers in influencing their subordinates.
10. What are the strengths/weaknesses of the structure of the organization?