Organisational Behaviour

Research Essay - Individual Assessment

All students are required required to develop an arguable proposition on which to write an essay. Your paper should be presented in standard academic essay format.

The purpose of this assignment is to develop/improve skills in writing, analysis, and argumentation in addition to adding to the depth of understanding about organizational behavior in the workplace.

The essay is intended to test aspects of your studies; your ability to comprehend material sourced from lectures, texts and research and, your ability to critically assess this material in a discussion of the essay question.

Essay need to be well supported by relevant research (academic journals mainly).

Essay topic:

"It is better to rely on stereotypes than to enter into a relationship with someone from another culture without any idea of what they believe in."

Discuss the merits and problems of this statement.

Learning Outcomes Targeted:

Outcome a) Explain how theories of organisational behaviour may be applied in an organisational setting.

Outcome b) Evaluate potential organisational problem situations and formulate proactive managerial interventions, with special sensitivity to cultural, ethical and social concerns.

Outcome c) Locate relevant research and compare and critique the findings on current developments in organisational behaviour