Organisational Behaviour Management: A Distinction - Level Guide

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Organisational Behaviour
Management: A Distinction-Level
Guide
Welcome to this comprehensive exploration of Organisational Behaviour
Management, focusing on the case study of GlobalTech Innovations. This
presentation will provide a distinction-level analysis of team leadership,
power dynamics, politics, and organisational culture within the context of a
smart-home device project. We'll delve into practical applications of
management theories, personal reflections on leadership, and strategic
recommendations for leveraging organisational dynamics to achieve
project success.
by Omar As hur

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Agenda: Navigating Organisational
Dynamics
1
Team Leadership and Group Behaviour
Examining organisational goals, team theory applications, and
personal leadership reflections.
2
Power, Politics, and Culture
Analysing the interplay of power structures, office politics, and
organisational culture at GlobalTech.
3
Strategic Recommendations
Proposing actionable strategies to leverage organisational
dynamics for project success.

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GlobalTech Innovations: Smart
Home Project
Sustainable Energy-Saving
Device
Cross-Functional
Collaboration
Aligns with company's
Integrates efforts of
strategic goal of promoting
engineers, marketers, and
sustainability.
sales professionals.
Cutting-Edge Technology
Premium Market
Positioning
Aims to create a user-friendly,
innovative product.
Targets eco-conscious
consumers in the high-end
smart device market.

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Tuckman's Stages of Group Development
Forming
Team members unfamiliar, roles unclear
Storming
Conflicts arise as roles become clearer
Norming
Leadership guidance helps establish team norms
Performing
Team achieves high productivity and collaboration

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Belbin's Team Roles in Action
Coordinator
Implementer
Completer Finisher
Focuses on team objectives and
Turns concepts into practical actions and
Ensures thorough, timely completion of
delegates work effectively
plans
team tasks
Belbin's Team Roles framework supported the GlobalTech project by ensuring each team member had a clear, complementary role.
This approach maximised efficiency and leveraged individual strengths to drive project success.

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Leadership Reflection: Strengths and Areas for
Improvement
Strengths
Areas for Improvement
Built trust within the team
Managing cross-cultural differences
Encouraged open communication
Enhancing conflict resolution skills
Utilised participative leadership style
Developing more effective communication strategies
Empowered team members to take ownership

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Personal Development Plan for
Enhanced Leadership
1
Develop Cultural Awareness
Enrol in a cultural intelligence course to better manage diverse
teams and foster inclusive leadership.
2
Improve Conflict Resolution
Learn and practice advanced conflict resolution strategies to
manage disputes more effectively within the team.
3
Enhance Communication
Implement weekly check-ins with team members to track
progress, address concerns, and resolve issues early.

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Power Dynamics at GlobalTech
Expert Power
1
2
3
Specialised skills and knowledge
Positional Power
Authority based on organisational hierarchy
Referent Power
Influence through respect and admiration
At GlobalTech, power is primarily derived from expertise and position. Managers wield positional power, while team members with
specialised skills possess expert power. This dynamic influences decision-making processes and project outcomes.

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The Politics of Innovation at GlobalTech
Positive Politics
Negative Politics
Political Skill
Networking and advocacy support
Instances of favouritism or
Successful team members navigate
team success and drive innovation.
information hoarding can hinder
the political landscape effectively,
Collaborative efforts and idea-
progress. These behaviours, if
building alliances and championing
sharing are encouraged, fostering a
unchecked, may lead to reduced
innovative ideas through proper
culture of creativity.
team morale and productivity.
channels.

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GlobalTech's Organisational Culture
Innovation-Driven
Collaborative
Inclusive
Encourages creative thinking and new
Promotes cross-functional teamwork
Values diversity and different
ideas
perspectives
GlobalTech's culture is characterised by its emphasis on innovation, collaboration, and inclusivity. This cultural framework
supports the development of cutting-edge products like the smart-home device while fostering a positive work environment.

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Impact of Organisational Dynamics on Project Success
Power Impact
Political Impact
Cultural Impact
Expert power positively influences
Positive politics support goal
The innovation-driven culture
project decisions by incorporating
achievement through effective
stimulates creativity and problem-
specialised knowledge. However,
networking and resource allocation.
solving. The collaborative aspect
misuse of positional power can lead to
Negative politics, such as favouritism,
enhances cross-functional teamwork,
employee dissatisfaction and reduced
can reduce team morale and hinder
crucial for the smart-home device
creativity.
project progress.
project's success.

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Recommendations: Leveraging Power Dynamics
1
2
3
4
Ethical Leadership Training
Implement workshops on ethical use of power
Transparent Decision-Making
Establish clear processes for major decisions
Empower Expertise
Create platforms for sharing specialist knowledge
Balance Power Structures
Regularly review and adjust team dynamics

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Strategies for Positive Political
Environment
1
Reward Collaborative
Behaviour
2
Establish Clear
Communication Channels
Implement recognition
3
programmes that celebrate
Create formal and informal
team achievements and
pathways for idea-sharing
cross-functional cooperation.
and conflict resolution.
Promote Transparency
Ensure equal access to
4
Develop Political
Intelligence
information and
Offer training on navigating
opportunities across the
organisational dynamics
organisation.
effectively and ethically.

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Strengthening Organisational Culture
Promote Cultural Awareness
Implement diversity and inclusion training programmes
Align Values with Practices
Ensure company policies reflect core cultural values
Encourage Innovation
Create dedicated time and resources for creative projects
Foster Open Communication
Implement regular feedback mechanisms and town halls

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Conclusion: Driving Project Success
through Organisational Dynamics
1
2
Effective Leadership
Balanced Power
Cultivate adaptable, culturally aware leaders
Leverage diverse power sources ethically
3
4
Positive Politics
Strong Culture
Foster collaborative, transparent
Reinforce innovation and inclusivity
environments
By implementing these strategies, GlobalTech can create an organisational environment that
not only supports the success of the smart-home device project but also fosters long-term
growth and innovation. Remember, effective management of organisational behaviour is key to
achieving distinction in today's dynamic business landscape.