ASSESSMENT 2 BRIEF
Subject Code and Title PROJ6006: Organisational Behaviour and People Management
Assessment Case Study
Individual/Group Individual
Length 2000 words (+-10%)
Learning Outcomes 1. Critically analyse the use of ‘power’ in organisations to achieve project outcomes, the management of stakeholder objectives and the impact this has on the agency of project teams.
2. Develop and apply a range of leadership and communication strategies to achieve project success for all stakeholders.
Submission Due By 11:55pm AEST/AEDT Sunday end of Module 4 (Week 8)
Weighting 40%
Total Marks 100 Marks
Task Summary
In this assessment, you will further analyse the case study that was introduced in Assessment 1. You are required to write an individual paper of 2000 words (excluding tables, figures, and graphs) in which you will analyse the leadership styles/approaches you believe to be appropriate for project leadership in the environment and context of the project from the given case study. This assessment also revisits the concepts of power seen in Assessment 1 and for you to further apply the appropriate use of power can influence these efforts.
Please refer to the Task Instructions for details on how to complete this task.
Context
All successful endeavours are the result of human effort! Every team has the same basic goal: to meet the objectives and expectations of the project. Yet each project team is unique and works on a project differently. Also, each person is unique and pursues the goals of the project differently. Project leadership is a process by which a project manager can direct, guide and influence the behaviour of the project team and participants towards accomplishing the project objectives. It is, therefore, essential that the project manager understands the characteristics and features of project management leadership to be able to apply the process effectively. Identifying and analysing leadership styles will help students to prepare for the management of the efforts of individuals who contribute to a successful project delivery from both perspectives: meeting project’s objectives and meeting people’s expectations.
Task Instructions:
To complete this assessment task, you must:
1. Ensure that you have read the given case study and resources from the subject, as well as any additional research you may find relevant and that will add value to your report. Review your subject notes, including the Lecture slides and any other information provided by the Learning Facilitator in support of this assessment.
2. The assessment should encompass the following requirements:
a) Explain why you might choose one of the leadership styles discussed in this and previous module’s learning resources over another style when managing the highlighted project team.
b) Describe which tools and techniques discussed in the resources you might use as a PM to influence this project team, motivate and unite them.
c) Explain which of the 5 types of power (as described in Shenoy web article) you would employ to motivate the team members to work collaboratively and how they impact the project’s success.
d) Explain the methods for developing self-managed teams for Agile projects and discuss whether this is viable for this project team from the case study.
e) As a project manager, what tools and techniques discussed in the resources are appropriate for managing communication outside of the project group?
f) Describe the steps you might take, as project manager, to alleviate challenges faced by your project team before those challenges grow so large that they damage the work environment or the final product. Explain why.
• Consider what are the challenges that your project team is facing.
3. The recommended structure is of a report approach:
• A Title Page with subject code and name, assignment title, student’s name, student ID, lecturer’s name, word count and date submitted.
• An Introduction that will also serve as your statement of purpose for the report—this means that you will tell the reader what you are going to cover in your report as well as provide: Background of the case study and context of the report and what the reader can expect to find in the body of the report
• The Body of the Report in which you will cover all requirements listed above (a to f). This section of your report will contain the information that is required to demonstrate your understanding of the case study and key Project Management concepts under discussion by applying them into your report.
– The report layout should be logical and lead the reader through a story which identifies the key points being discussed and takes the reader to your conclusion.
• A Conclusion summarising any findings or recommendations that the report puts forward regarding the concepts covered in the report.
– There should not be any new information in the conclusion.
• A list of References providing every source cited within your report.
– Only cited sources are listed in the References.
– They should bel listed alphabetically, valid and linked with the topic/content provided within the report.
Format of the Assessment
The assessment should use font Arial or Calibri 11 point, be line spaced at 1.5 for ease of reading, and have page numbers on the bottom of each page. If diagrams or tables are used, due attention should be given to pagination to avoid loss of meaning and continuity by unnecessarily splitting information over two pages. Diagrams must carry the appropriate captioning.
Referencing
It is essential that you use appropriate APA style for citing and referencing research. Please see more information on referencing here in the Academic Writing Guide found via the Academic Skills website.
Submission Instructions
Submit Assessment 2, in Word document, via the Assessment link in the main navigation menu in PROJ6006 – Organisational Behaviour and People Management. The Learning Facilitator will provide feedback via the Grade Centre in the LMS portal. Feedback can be viewed in My Grades.
If submitting more than one document:
Please note during the submission process: If you would like to include appendix items in your submission, once your first item has been uploaded, click ‘Browse Your Computer’ to attach your extra documents as an appendix. Then click Final Submit button.
Academic Integrity
All students are responsible for ensuring that all work submitted is their own and is appropriately referenced and academically written according the Academic Writing Guide. Students also need to have read and be aware of Torrens University Australia Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure and subsequent penalties for academic misconduct. These are viewable online.
Students also must keep a copy of all submitted material and any assessment drafts.
Assessment Rubric
Assessment Attributes Fail
(Yet to achieve minimum standard)
0-49% Pass
(Functional) 50-64% Credit
(Proficient)
65-74% Distinction
(Advanced)
75-84% High Distinction
(Exceptional) 85-100%
Knowledge and understanding of the management of stakeholder objectives and the
agency/management of project teams
Addresses appropriate leadership style for the management of the team, including how to influence the team, the use of power and development of selfmanaged teams.
Percentage for this criterion = 40%
Demonstrates a partiallydeveloped understanding of the management of stakeholder objectives and the agency of project teams.
Does not address key components of stakeholder objectives.
Demonstrates a functional knowledge of the management of stakeholder objectives and the agency of project teams by:
• Conceptually addresses leadership
style, tools & techniques to influence the team, use of power and the development of selfmanaged project teams.
Resembles a recall or summary of key ideas about stakeholder objectives and the agency of project teams.
Demonstrates proficient knowledge of the management of stakeholder objectives and the concept of agency of project teams by:
• Explains management
of stakeholder objectives and applies recommendations for leadership, influence, tools & techniques and power strategies to achieve project success in the case study.
Demonstrates advanced knowledge of the management of stakeholder objectives and the agency of project teams by:
• Critically analyses different perspectives and strategies in the balanced use of leadership styles, influence, power and development of selfmanaged teams in the context of the case study.
Demonstrates exceptional knowledge of the management of stakeholder objectives and the agency of project teams by:
• Critically analyses key and emerging aspects of the topic, bringing originality of perspective in terms of strategies in the balanced use of leadership styles, influence, power and development of selfmanaged teams in the context of the case study.
Links concepts to broader relationships and/or contexts beyond the case study.
Analysis and application of communication strategies for project success.
Limited synthesis and analysis of communication strategies to achieve project success and/or insufficient
Demonstrates analysis and synthesis of communication
Well-developed analysis and synthesis of communication strategies with application of
Thoroughly developed and creative analysis and synthesis of
Sophisticated and/or creative analysis, synthesising new and existing knowledge of
Percentage for this criterion = 10%
identification of stakeholders.
Limited application/ recommendations for leadership strategies to achieve project success. strategies to achieve project success.
However insufficiently identifies all stakeholders and their relation to project success. recommendations to achieve project success
linked to analysis/synthesis.
Sufficiently identified stakeholders in relation to the project success. communication to achieve project success.
Well demonstrated identification and analysis of stakeholders and how to engage with them. communication strategies to achieve project success.
Critically analysed relationship of stakeholders
in relation to project success.
Recommendations are
clearly justified based on the analysis/synthesis of project success.
Identification and analysis to alleviate challenges
Percentage for this criterion = 20%
Does not identify a range of strategic issues or insufficiently analyses challenges identified and does provide clear solutions.
Demonstrates limited awareness of a range of challenges or analyses minimally their risk.
Does not link challenges with solutions to alleviate them.
Identifies a range of pertinent challenges and competently analyses the risk.
Links challenges and solutions that are broad and not related with the given case study.
Integrates understanding of the range of challenges in presenting a coherent risk analysis and associates them with the current scenario of the case study.
Demonstrates innovation in the range of challenges identified and communicates a critical understanding of risk analysis with a welldeveloped association between them and the current scenario of the case study.
Effective
Communication
Adheres to structure and
word count requirements. Appropriate use of terminology, paragraphs, sentence construction, spelling, and grammar.
Specialised language and terminology from Project Management is rarely or inaccurately employed.
Meaning is repeatedly obscured by errors in the communication of ideas, including errors in structure, sequence, spelling, grammar, punctuation
Generally, employs specialised language and terminology from Project Management with accuracy.
Meaning is sometimes difficult to follow.
Information, arguments and evidence are structured and
Accurately employs specialised language and terminology from Project Management.
Meaning is easy to follow. Information, arguments and evidence are structured and sequenced
Accurately employs a wide range of specialised language and terminology from Project Management.
Engages audience interest.
Information, arguments and evidence are structured and
Discerningly selects and precisely employs a wide range of specialised language and terminology from Project Management.
Engages and sustains audience’s interest.
Information, arguments and evidence are insightful,
Percentage for this
criterion = 20%
and/or the acknowledgment of sources.
sequenced in a way that is not always clear and logical.
Some errors are evident in spelling, grammar and/or punctuation. in a way that is clear and logical.
Occasional minor errors
present in spelling, grammar and/or punctuation.
sequenced in a way that is, clear and persuasive.
Spelling, grammar, and punctuation are free from errors.
persuasive and expertly presented.
Spelling, grammar and punctuation are free from errors.
Correct citation of key
resources and evidence
Percentage for this criterion = 10%
Demonstrates inconsistent use of good quality, credible and relevant resources to support and develop ideas.
Referencing is omitted or does not resemble APA.
Different formats are provided, and references do not align with content.
Demonstrates use of credible and relevant resources to support and develop ideas, but these are not always explicit or well developed.
Referencing resembles APA, with frequent or repeated errors.
Different formats are provided and references do not fully align with content.
Demonstrates use of credible resources to support and develop ideas.
Referencing resembles APA, with occasional errors.
References align with content.
Demonstrates use of good quality, credible and relevant resources to support and develop arguments and statements.
Shows evidence of wide scope within the organisation for sourcing evidence.
APA referencing is free from errors.
References align with content.
Demonstrates use of highquality, credible and relevant resources to support and develop arguments and position statements.
Shows evidence of wide scope within and outside the organisation for sourcing evidence.
APA referencing is free from errors.
References align with content.