Mgmt628 HRM628 Assignment No. 1 solution
Tuesday, April 12, 2011 Posted In HRM , Mgmt Edit ThisSemester “Spring 2011”
“Organizational Development (MGMT628)”
Assignment No. -----01---- Marks: 15
“Participative Management”
Following are 4 types of different organizations with their corresponding structure,
working environment and decision-making characteristics. You are required to analyze
the given information and for each organization, simply NAME the type of
management system (as identified by Likert) being practiced.
Important Note:
• Give the answer according to question, there will be negative marking
for irrelevant material (definitions, details of management type is not
required)
Organization
Type
Structure Working environment Decision-making Management
Type
Customer services
Teams are
formed and
motivated to
propose
solutions to
top
management
Employee turnover is
moderate as most of
them are satisfied with
working environment
40% of the
decisions taken are
based on outcomes
of team’s
brainstorming
sessions
Mass
production
Employees
work under
Type X
supervisors
Employees are
expected to be selfmotivated
and selfdisciplined
Narrow span of
control with
expectations of
meeting all
deadlines set by
management in time
Productinnovation
Self- directed
crossfunctional
teams or
work groups
Employees exhibit high
level of organizational
loyalty
More bi-directional
Manufacturing
Employees
work with
pre-defined
SOPs and
procedures
Employees are
motivated through
rewards rather than
being threatened or
punished
More unidirectional
Important Tips
1. This Assignment can be best attempted from the knowledge acquired after
watching video lecture no. 1 to lecture no 9 and reading handouts as well as
recommended text book).
2. Video lectures can be downloaded for free from www.youtube.com/vu.
Schedule
Opening Date and Time 11th April, 2011 At 12:01 A.M. (Mid-Night)
Due Date and Time 14th April, 2011 At 11:59 P.M. (Mid-Night)
Note: Only in the case of Assignment, 24 Hrs extra / grace period after the above mentioned
due date is usually available to overcome uploading difficulties which may be faced by the
students on last date. This extra time should only be used to meet the emergencies and above
mentioned due dates should always be treated as final to avoid any inconvenience.
Important Instructions:
Please read the following instructions carefully before attempting the assignment solution.
Deadline:
• Make sure that you upload the solution file before the due date. No
assignment will be accepted through e-mail once the solution has been
uploaded by the instructor.
Formatting guidelines:
• Use the font style “Times New Roman” and font size “12”.
• It is advised to compose your document in MS-Word 2003.
• Use black and blue font colors only.
Solution guidelines:
• Use APA style for referencing and citation. For guidance search “APA
reference style” in Google and read various website containing
information for better understanding or visit
http://linguistics.byu.edu/faculty/henrichsenl/apa/APA01.html
• Every student will work individually and has to write in the form of an
analytical assignment.
• For acquiring the relevant knowledge don’t rely only on handouts but
watch the video lectures and use other reference books also.
Rules for Marking
Please note that your assignment will not be graded or graded as Zero (0) if:
• It has been submitted after due date
• The file you uploaded does not open or is corrupt
• It is in any format other than .doc (MS. Word)
• It is cheated or copied from other students, internet, books, journals etc…
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SOLUTION:
ANSWERS:
1. Consultative
2. Exploitative Authoritative
3. Consultative
4. Benevolent Authoritative
:::::::::::::::::::::::
Another:
1. Consultative
2. Exploitative Authoritative
3. Participative (because Employees exhibit high level of organizational loyalty)
4. Benevolent Authoritative
::::::::::::::::::::::::::
Another:
“Organizational Development (MGMT628)”
Assignment No. -----01---- Marks: 15
“Participative Management”
Following are 4 types of different organizations with their corresponding structure,
working environment and decision-making characteristics. You are required to analyze
the given information and for each organization, simply NAME the type of
management system (as identified by Likert) being practiced.
Important Note:
• Give the answer according to question, there will be negative marking
for irrelevant material (definitions, details of management type is not
required)
Organization
Type
Structure Working environment Decision-making Management
Type
Customer services
Teams are
formed and
motivated to
propose
solutions to
top
management
Employee turnover is
moderate as most of
them are satisfied with
working environment
40% of the
decisions taken are
based on outcomes
of team’s
brainstorming
sessions
Mass
production
Employees
work under
Type X
supervisors
Employees are
expected to be selfmotivated
and selfdisciplined
Narrow span of
control with
expectations of
meeting all
deadlines set by
management in time
Productinnovation
Self- directed
crossfunctional
teams or
work groups
Employees exhibit high
level of organizational
loyalty
More bi-directional
Manufacturing
Employees
work with
pre-defined
SOPs and
procedures
Employees are
motivated through
rewards rather than
being threatened or
punished
More unidirectional
Important Tips
1. This Assignment can be best attempted from the knowledge acquired after
watching video lecture no. 1 to lecture no 9 and reading handouts as well as
recommended text book).
2. Video lectures can be downloaded for free from www.youtube.com/vu.
Schedule
Opening Date and Time 11th April, 2011 At 12:01 A.M. (Mid-Night)
Due Date and Time 14th April, 2011 At 11:59 P.M. (Mid-Night)
Note: Only in the case of Assignment, 24 Hrs extra / grace period after the above mentioned
due date is usually available to overcome uploading difficulties which may be faced by the
students on last date. This extra time should only be used to meet the emergencies and above
mentioned due dates should always be treated as final to avoid any inconvenience.
Important Instructions:
Please read the following instructions carefully before attempting the assignment solution.
Deadline:
• Make sure that you upload the solution file before the due date. No
assignment will be accepted through e-mail once the solution has been
uploaded by the instructor.
Formatting guidelines:
• Use the font style “Times New Roman” and font size “12”.
• It is advised to compose your document in MS-Word 2003.
• Use black and blue font colors only.
Solution guidelines:
• Use APA style for referencing and citation. For guidance search “APA
reference style” in Google and read various website containing
information for better understanding or visit
http://linguistics.byu.edu/faculty/henrichsenl/apa/APA01.html
• Every student will work individually and has to write in the form of an
analytical assignment.
• For acquiring the relevant knowledge don’t rely only on handouts but
watch the video lectures and use other reference books also.
Rules for Marking
Please note that your assignment will not be graded or graded as Zero (0) if:
• It has been submitted after due date
• The file you uploaded does not open or is corrupt
• It is in any format other than .doc (MS. Word)
• It is cheated or copied from other students, internet, books, journals etc…
::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
SOLUTION:
ANSWERS:
1. Consultative
2. Exploitative Authoritative
3. Consultative
4. Benevolent Authoritative
:::::::::::::::::::::::
Another:
1. Consultative
2. Exploitative Authoritative
3. Participative (because Employees exhibit high level of organizational loyalty)
4. Benevolent Authoritative
::::::::::::::::::::::::::
Another:
Participative group systems (System 4) are almost the opposite of System 1. Designed around group methods of decision making and supervision, this system fosters high degrees of member involvement and participation. Work groups are highly involved in setting goals, making decisions, improving methods, and appraising results. Communication occurs both laterally and vertically, and decisions are linked throughout the organization by overlapping group membership. System 4 achieves high levels of productivity, quality, and member satisfaction
