Applied Research in Organizational Behaviour and Leadership Assignment : Doctorate in Management - UCAM Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia

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Module Description

The course will equip participants with the essential skills, strategies, and tools they need to unlock their fullest potential in taking up expanded leadership responsibilities to guide their organizations effectively. Participants will be exposed to fundamental elements and models of organizational behavior as well as research methods applied in studying Organizational Psychology. Participants will also be involved in a comparative analysis of effective leadership approaches and methodological considerations in Leadership research. These knowledge and skills will enable participants to build their capacities in integrative thinking, managing diversity, team building and managing effective teams, and negotiating and influencing skills which are essential skills in leading organizations in the global business environment.

Learning outcomes

LO1: To understand the fundamental elements and models of Organizational Behavior and influence of individual factors in organizational behavior.

LO2: To analyze effective leadership approaches and their application in leading successful Organizations

LO3: Discuss methodological approaches used in Leadership research.

LO4: To analyze and conceptualize Quantitative and qualitative research methods used in organizational Psychology.

Expectations

1. Materials Access

All learning materials are provided in the form of a module kit and can be accessed from the Learning Management system (LMS)

2. Learning Hours

Students need to be aware of their commitment requirements regarding study time. To give you an indication of that, we have based the following information on the United Kingdom (UK) Higher Education Quality Assurance Agency guidelines.  “The notional learning hours associated with qualifications, programs and individual units of study are based on a broad agreement across institutions that students can expect to spend 10 hours learning on average in order to gain one academic credit unit” (QAA 2006).

3. Re-sit

If you do not secure a pass, please read closely the feedback and speak with your Course leader(s) or faculty. After consulting the feedback, close attention is essential to rework on the areas of weakness and then resubmit the work at the next opportunity. As per the QAA requirements, only one REDO is allowed where the marks will be capped at a Pass.

4. Plagiarism

All forms of plagiarism are taken seriously, and any suspected cases will be investigated thoroughly. If a case is found proven, then the work will be graded as a fail and the case will be reviewed by the academic committee. The assessment team checks the Turnitin before the evaluation of the assignment is undertaken.

5. Student appeals

There are no re-evaluations as the marks are graded and internally verified before release. However, as per our appeals policy, a student can make an appeal to the course leader which will be then reviewed by the academic committee (please check our academic policies and procedures manual for more information)

6. Assignment submission extensions

Students can apply for extensions via the LMS based on extenuating circumstances (if any) with evidence (proof) as per our extensions policy.

General Guidelines

1. Complete the ‘To be filled by the student section’ in the cover page.
2. All assignments must be submitted as an electronic document in MS word via the LMS (Use 12 Times New Roman script with 1.5 spacing between lines)
3. The results are declared only if the student has met the mandatory attendance requirement of 75% and/or minimum 50 % under extenuating circumstances approved and ratified by the academic committee and the examination board.
4. The assignment should not contain any content with references cited from websites such as ukessays.com, styudymode.com, slideshare.net, scribd.com, Wikipedia but should contain references/citations from credible academic journal and articles.
5. Submit the assignment in MS word document with the file name being:

                             First Name Last Name _ Module Code

                             Example: John Smith_GM701

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Assessment Tasks

Organizations across industries face challenges related to workforce dynamics and leadership effectiveness. To address these challenges, it is essential to explore the application of leadership theories, organizational behavior models, and methodological approaches to research in organizational psychology. There are two tasks; you are expected to answer all questions of both the tasks. Task 1 is a Presentation of 12 slides. For task 2, you will have to prepare a Critical Essay of 2500 words.

NOTE: All claims and arguments must be substantiated using a minimum of 25 high-quality academic references, including peer-reviewed journal articles, scholarly books, and reputable research publications. Non-academic sources such as commercial websites, blogs, or Wikipedia are not considered appropriate for doctoral-level references.

Task1: Presentation on OB and Leadership for a chosen organization (Minimum 10 Slides and Maximum 12 slides, 40 Marks)

1. Choose a company and a region where the company is operating as the focus for Task 1.

Provide an overview of fundamental Organizational Behavior (OB) models and Hofstede’s Cultural Dimensions for the chosen company in the chosen region. Analyze how individual factors influence organizational behavior within your chosen company. Recommend strategies to improve employee engagement and performance while fostering a positive organizational culture. [6 Slides, 20 Marks]

2. Compare and contrast at least two leadership styles in the context of addressing challenges faced by your chosen organization. Critically evaluate the relevance of these theories in solving a specific organizational issue in the chosen company. Propose a leadership framework suitable for your chosen company, focusing on improving team alignment, motivation, and performance. [6 Slides, 20 Marks]

Task 2: Critical Essay (Minimum 2400 words and Maximum 2500 words, 60 Marks)

1. Do comparative analysis of the use of quantitative and qualitative research methods in organizational psychology and leadership. Focus on topics such as workplace motivation, employee well-being, or leadership effectiveness. [700 words, 20 marks].
2. Discuss the use of mixed methods in research on leadership and organizational psychology. Focus on topics like leaders’ role in the organization development or organization growth etc. [600 words, 10 marks].
3. Do an extensive review of at least 10 articles related to leadership research and critically analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the methodology used by the authors. Justify the method that best suits different topics of leadership research according to your understanding. [1200 words, 30 marks].

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