Complexities of human behaviour in the workplace
Assignment task
Context
Practitioners of OBM focus on identifying problematic situations in the workplace, analysing the factors in the environment that could be causing or maintaining the performance problems (e.g. lack of: task clarity,goal-setting, resources), then changing behaviours by using ‘re–enforcers’ (such as feedback, praise, monetary and non-monetary incentives), with the goal of improving performance at the individual, group, or organisational, systems/process level.
A critical success factor, therefore, for an organisation is the contribution made by employees and the factors that can, and often do, influence this contribution.
In a group of no more than 4 people, you are to write a 2,500 word report (+/– 10%) which investigates the complexities of human behaviour in the workplace and the impact that this has on the success of the organisation. You will achieve this through the research of 1 or 2 topics from the module (Weeks 1 to 8 only) and primary research. Special consideration must be given to individual, group and organisational levels, and the role that culture plays throughout the organisation.
This investigation must be supported by appropriate literature, academically credible sources, theory and primary research.
Each member’s work allocation, contribution, and attendance of any meetings must be formally logged in the appendices and signed by all parties.
The main expectations are identified in concept below and should be discussed with the tutor throughout the module as you work collectively on your assignment.
