Learning Outcomes:
CLO-Covered
1. Define the impact of company’s culture, struct
Learning Outcomes:
CLO-Covered
1. Define the impact of company’s culture, structure and design can have on its organizational behaviour. (CLO3).
2. Examine the differences and similarities between leadership, power, and management. (CLO5).
Assignment 3
Reference Source:
Textbook: –
Colquitt, J. A., LePine, J. A., & Wesson, M. J. (2021). Organizational behaviour: Improving performance and commitment in the workplace (7th ed). Burr Ridge, IL: McGraw-Hill Irwin.
Case Study: –
Case: MATTEL
Please read the case “Mattel” from Chapter 15 “Organizational Structure” Page: – 505 given in your textbook – Organizational behaviour: Improving Performance and commitment in the Workplace (7th ed). by Colquitt, J. A., LePine, J. A., & Wesson, M. J. (2021) and answer the following Questions:
Assignment Question(s):
1. If you were a Mattel employee, would you be encouraged by what CEO Ynon Kriez said about how he is following up on restructuring? Is there a way he could have said it better? (02 Marks) (Min words 150-250)
2. Given that Mattel’s structure is still organized around brands (toys), how do you expect a new film division to fit in from a structural standpoint? (02 Marks) (Min words 150-200)
3. How might Mattel change its structure to be more efficient or successful? (02 Marks) (Min words 150-200)
Part: -2
Discussion Questions: – Please read Chapters 13 & 14 “Leadership: Power and Negotiation & Leadership: Styles and Behaviour” carefully and then give your answers based on your understanding.
4. Who is the most influential leader you have come in contact with personally? What
forms of power did they have, and which types of influence did they use to accomplish
objectives? (02 Marks) (Min words 150-200)
5. Before reading this chapter, which statement did you feel was more accurate: “Leaders are born” or “Leaders are made”? How do you feel now, and why do you feel that way?
(02 Marks) (Min words 150-200)
Important Note: –
1. Support your submission with course material concepts, principles, and theories from the textbook and at least two scholarly, peer-reviewed journal articles.
2. References required in the assignment. Use APA style for writing references.
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