College of Administrative and Financial Sciences

Assignment 2

Organizational Behaviour (MGT 301)

Due Date:  06/08/2022 @ 23:59

For Instructor’s Use only

General Instructions – PLEASE READ THEM CAREFULLY

• The Assignment must be submitted on Blackboard (WORD format only) via allocated folder.
• Assignments submitted through email will not be accepted.
• Students are advised to make their work clear and well presented; marks may be reduced for poor presentation. This includes filling your information on the cover page.
• Students must mention question number clearly in their answer.
• Late submission will NOT be accepted.
• Avoid plagiarism, the work should be in your own words, copying from students or other resources without proper referencing will result in ZERO marks. No exceptions.
• All answered must be typed using Times New Roman (size 12, double-spaced) No pictures containing text will be accepted and will be considered plagiarism).
• Submissions without this cover page will NOT be accepted.

Learning Outcomes:

CLO-Covered

Assignment 2

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: GLAXOSMITHKLINE

Please read the case “GlaxoSmithKline” from Chapter 13 “Leadership: Power and Negotiation ” Page: – 433 (Second page) 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. What types of power do you think are most important for a new CEO, especially if they are considered an “outsider”? (03 Marks) (Min words 150-200)
2. Although it’s not uncommon for new CEOs to rebuild their management team, what kind of message do you think it sends to employees? (03 Marks) (Min words 150-200)
3. How can a CEO use power effectively when there are so many competing priorities on their plate at the same time? (03 Marks) (Min words 150- 200)

Part:-2

Discussion questions: – Please read Chapter 13 “Leadership: Power and Negotiation” carefully and then give your answers on the basis of your understanding.

4. Which forms of power do you consider to be the strongest? Which types of power do you currently have? How could you go about obtaining higher levels of the forms that you’re lacking? (02 Marks ) (Min words 200-300)
5. 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 200-300)
6. Think about the last serious conflict you had with a co-worker or group member. How was that conflict resolved? Which approach did you take to resolve it? (02 Marks ) (Min words 200-300)

Important Note: –

1. Support your submission with course material concepts, principles, and theories from the textbook and at least three scholarly, peer-reviewed journal articles.
2. References required in the assignment. Use APA style for writing references.

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