Analysis of a Fictional Workplace Using Organizational Theories

Organizational Factors

Submit a well-written, spell-checked and grammar-checked 2,000 word report that meets the brief instructions and includes relevant references using Harvard formatting. The assignment will be submitted through Blackboard to TurnItIn.

You are required to carry out an analysis of a fictional workplace. This will consolidate the material we have covered up to and including timetable week 11. To prepare do the following:

a) Choose a fictional organisation to carry out your analysis. Some ideas are on this BOB playlist. You can choose any fictional organisation, but you MUST get your tutor’s approval BEFORE starting work.

b) Watch the film/TV series, making notes on your observations about the organisation, the people, the interactions, etc. Note that if you choose a TV series, you will be expected to have watched at least 4 episodes.

c) Apply the theories we have looked at in class to your observations to explain/make sense of your findings.

The Learning Outcomes being assessed in this coursework are:

1. Discuss the objectives of businesses and the use of information technology to support organisational decision-making and problem solving.

2. Explain the management process, the roles that managers play and key motivation and leadership models.

3. Analyse the cultures within organisations, and discuss the relationship between structure and culture. Submit a 2,000-word REPORT with the following sections – applying the theories we have discussed in class.

1) In the introduction you should explain a bit of background about the film/tv series you have chosen and why you have chosen it. You should discuss the purpose and objectives of the organisation depicted in your chosen media in this section too.

2) Organisational factors

a) Structure

About 300 words. Discuss the structure of the organisation (including a diagram if appropriate) and whether it is a suitable structure for this organisation based on its activities, size, etc.

b) Culture

About 300 words. This section should explore the management and leadership styles you have observed in your chosen organisation, including the culture(s) observed.

3) Character Analysis

About 200 words each. Choose three characters from the employees of the organisation. Give an analysis of each employee covering:

a) Background information

A brief synopsis of the character – age, gender, job role, etc.

b) Motivational Analysis

What is the main driving influence for the character, relationship with their managers and /or employees. If you were their manager, outline how you would influence their behaviour.

About 200 words. In the light of your analysis, comment on what actions could be implemented to create a better working environment and/or a more productive workforce.

Excellently written and structured with at least 8 high quality references. Exceptional first Clear and perceptive context, identifying richness of situation. Perceptive and precise analysis of the situation.

Clear, accurate and insightful reflections, suggestions and conclusions. Overall – exceptional work, of publishable standard.

Well-written and structured with at least 6 good quality references.

low/medium/high first Clear and perceptive context, with interesting detail. Original and convincing analysis of the situation.

Clear, accurate and detailed reflections, suggestions and conclusions. Overall – high competence and excellent work throughout.

Well-structured and well-written with at least 6 relevant references. low/medium/high 2.1 Very good context, with attention to detail.

Competent and thoughtful analysis of the situation. Confident reflections, suggestions and conclusions.

Overall – good work, with evidence of understanding, possibly minor inaccuracies. Reasonably well-structured and written with at least 4 relevant references. low/medium/high 2.2 Good context with main points identified.

Reasonable identification of the situational issues.

Reasonable reflections, suggestions and conclusions, some weaknesses. Overall – reasonable work, with occasional errors or omissions.

Structured and written in acceptable English, with at least 2 references. low/medium/high third Basic context with some main points identified.

Basic identification of issues, reflections, suggestions and conclusions. Overall – passable work, with some errors or omissions.

Some parts not submitted, incomplete, poorly written. mid/marginal fail Poor understanding of theories, some attempt made with some understanding. Poorly structured and/or written.