Are there differences between theory and practice

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ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR

TASK

Students are required to provide a complete report analysis on the organisational behaviour of the given movie " Documentary: Google: Behind the Screen (VPRO Backlight) ".

Students should discuss the following topics in relation to analyse the movie as a case study on organizational Behaviour.

a. Culture
b. Attitudes & Personality
c. Motivation
d. Leadership
e. Organizational Structure
f. Organization Change

Particulars to be analysed and discussed.

Consider the following listed particulars for analysing the case as follows

1. Characters in the movie
2. Teams and groups refered in the movie
3. Type of organization and its structure.
4. Agents that brings change to an organization.
5. Conflict and Resolution
6. Recommendation and Conclusion

Your Task should be focus to seek answers to questions such as:

1. How does the Particulars in the movie conform to the theory on the areas identified above?

2. Are there differences between theory and practice?

3. If your answer is ‘yes' to the preceding questions, what are the reasons for these differences?

4. Write relevant recommendations for your observational study; for example, suggestions for change, and/or further development, for each of the above mentioned concepts.

5. Within your analysis you should discuss how you would expect the characters or the particulars to be managed based on the relevant theory or textbook suggestions.

6. You should then analyze how it is actually managed, and note the differences from your theoretical expectations.

7. Prepare a power point slide as a link to be presented on the attribute of the organization behavior and include in your report.

EXPECTED OUTCOME :Students are expected to present their study through / Power-point Slide and/ Report.

· Expected duration of the presentation would be 15 -20 mins.
· Presentation of the idea and discussion should be in 2000 words / (12 pages) and submitted on week 10.
· Summary Report Structure should include main contents, valid sentence structure, opinions, correct grammar and references.

SUBMISSION INFORMATION

· This assignment should be submitted along with your presentation.
· Full details of the group members are required. Failing to confirm your group members would result in deduction of marks or ZERO marks given to the newly added member.
· ALL MEMBERS need to be present during the presentation; ZERO mark is given for those who did not participate in the presentation.
· Please submit a hard and soft copy of the assignment. Please note presentation slides or video, should be submitted on the same day of the presentation.

Reference no: EM131115172

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