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Learning Outcomes: CLO-Covered:
1. Recognise the fundamental concepts, theories, and principles, and examine the challenges of organisational behaviour. (CLO1).
2. Describe management issues such as employee performance, organisational commitment, withdrawal behaviour, and evidence-based management in organisational behaviour. (CLO2).
Assignment 1
Reference Source:
Textbook: Colquitt, J. A., LePine, J. A., & Wesson, M. J. (2021). Organisational behaviour: Improving performance and commitment in the workplace (7th ed.). Burr Ridge, IL: McGraw-Hill Irwin.
Discussion Chapters: Please read Chapters 1, 2 & 3: “What is Organisational Behaviour?”, “Job Performance”, and “Organisational Commitment” carefully and then give your answers based on your understanding.
Assignment Questions:
1. Organisational Behaviour (OB) plays a significant role in improving employee and organisational effectiveness. Discuss the concept of Organisational Behaviour, explain why it is important for organisations, and describe how scientific research contributes to understanding and improving workplace behaviour. (Minimum words: 300–400)
2. Job performance is a key factor in achieving organisational success. Discuss the concept of job performance, explain the major dimensions of job performance, and evaluate how organisations can improve employee performance through effective performance management practices. (Minimum words: 300–400)
3. Organisational commitment is essential for retaining talented employees and achieving long-term organisational success. Discuss the concept of organisationalcommitment, compare the three major types of organisational commitment, and explain how organisations can strengthen employee commitment in the workplace. (Minimum words: 300–400)
4. Employee withdrawal behaviours can negatively affect organisational productivity and employee retention. Discuss the concept of withdrawal behaviour, examine its different forms, and explain how managers can reduce withdrawal behaviours and improve employee retention through effective organisationalpractices. (Minimum words: 300-400)
Important Note:
1. Support your submission with course material concepts, principles, and theories from the textbook and at least two scholarly, peer-reviewed journal articles.
2. References required in the assignment. Use APA style for writing references.
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