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Identify KBR’s organisational structure and culture Compare and contrast KBR’s organisational structure and culture to that of another similar organisation e.g. an organisation in the same industry

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Unit Number and level
Assessment Title
Course Title
Assessment Code

Unit 3- Organisations and Behaviour - Level 4 
Organisations and Behaviour - Understanding the Workplace
HND Business
HNDBUSUnit3/ level 4

Case Study

Roles and Responsibilities within an organisational structure. A KBR Case Study available from http://businesscasestudies.co.uk/kbr/roles-and-responsibilities-within-an-organisational-structure/introduction.html#axzz2lpytGCls

LO1

Q 1.1Compare and contrast KBR’s organisational structure and culture to that of a similar organisation.

  • Identify KBR’s organisational structure and culture
  • Compare and contrast KBR’s organisational structure and culture to that of another similar organisation e.g. an organisation in the same industry

Q 1.2Explain how KBR’s organisational structure and culture affects the performance of the business

  • Explain how KBR’s organisational structure and culture impact business performance
  • Use the case study provided on KBR to help you.

Q 1.3 Give examples and discuss factors that influence individual behaviour at work.

  • Review behaviour at work in general
  • Provide at least two examples of factors that influence the behaviour of employees at work.

LO2

Q 2.1 Using the case study provided, identify which leadership style is used by KBR and compare the effectiveness of   KBR’s leadership style to a similar organisation.

  • Use the case study provided (with reference to the section titled responsibility and authority)
  • Compare the effectiveness of KBR’s leadership styles to that of another similar organisation, one perhaps in the same industry.

Q 2.2 Explain how organisational theory including the work of F.W. Taylor underpins management practice.

  • Explain how organisational theory including the work of F.W. Taylor forms basis for management practice
  • Use your lecture notes and academic textbooks to help you

Q 2.3 Evaluate different approaches to management used by KBR and one of its competitors.

  • Evaluate different management approaches used by KBR.
  • Compare these approaches with those of one of its competitors
  • Refer to the pros and cons and make judgments on the management approaches.
  • LO3

    Q 3.1 Discuss the impact that different leadership styles may have on motivation in KBR and on one of its competitors during an economic depression.

    • Discuss the impact that different leadership styles may have on motivation within KBR during an economic depression
    • Discuss the impact that different leadership styles may have on motivation within one of KBR’s competitors during an economic depression
    • Compare these leadership styles
    • Refer to at least two different leadership styles
    • Select from autocratic, bureaucratic, democratic and laissez-faire leadership styles

    Q 3.2 Compare the application of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs to Hertzberg’s hygiene and motivational factors within the workplace.

    • Outline Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs with Hertzberg’s hygiene and motivational factors
    • Explain how the two theories compare when they are used in the workplace
    • Use workplace examples, that is, where you work or have worked in the past.

    Q 3.3 Evaluate how useful motivational theory is for managers in the 21st Century

    • Evaluate the pros and cons of motivational theory for managers in the 21st Century
    • Support your answer with examples from motivational theories.

    LO4

    Q 4.1 Explain the nature of groups and group behaviour within KBR and one of its competitors.

    • Define the term “groups”.  
    • Explain group dynamics.
    • Compare group dynamics within KBR to that within one of its competitors.

    Q 4.2 Discuss factors that may promote or inhibit effective teamwork within KBR and one of its competitors.

    • Give examples of factors that help with the development of teamwork
    • Give examples of factors that do not help with the development of teamwork
    • Relate your answer to KBR and one of its competitors

    As HR Director of KBR. Write a letter to the Managing Director.Using an appropriate model, evaluate the role types needed for effective teamwork.

    • Ensure you use Harvard Referencing.
    • Ensure that you refer to academic textbooks as well as other sources.

    Q 4.3 Evaluate how technology affects team functioning within KBR.

    • Evaluate the use  of technology on teamwork within KBR
    • Evaluate the impact of technology on teamwork within KBR
    • Discuss the pros and cons of technology and the impact it has on teamwork.

    As HR Director, write a report to the Managing Director of KBR. The report will focus on the use of new technology in the workplace to improve team performance.

    • Research new types of technology that can be used in the workplace to improve team performance.
    • Critically evaluate how new technology can be used to improve team performance.  Include some of your own suggestions of ways that new technology can be used to improve team performance. 
    • Justify use of at least one modern way of technology that can improve the performance of team

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