RICS-SBE/01/CM/S005/R02

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ASSIGNMENT HANDOUT

RICS School of Built Environment, Amity University

Program Name MBA CPM Semester 2

Course name and Code Organizational Behaviour & Human Resource Management

Name of Course faculty(s) Dr. Sonali Samuel Joglekar/ Jayanti Banerjee Das

Type of course work Project Assignment

Assessment weightage 15%

Submission date 25th March 2020

Aim of the course work • To introduce students to the basic processes of human behaviour
and its impact on the workplace in built environment.
• Acquaint students with various functions, elements, activities and
strategies related to Human Resource management for successful
business development and growth of the organization.

Learning outcome 1. Demonstrate the understanding of concepts related to Organization

tested (Competencies behaviour and human resource management. (M002, M003, M009)
Addressed) 2. Relate the principles of Organization behavior used for designing
and alignment of human resource management functions. (M009,
M010, T066)
3. Evaluate the efficacy of key HR functions. (M009, M010)

Module Tested 1, 2, 3, 4

1. Knowledge and understanding of the Course

Work/Assignment

This project is a major project assignment having a total marks of 20% on over all course weightage.
This assignment hold great importance to prepare students for practical life situation for selecting
different options for project execution. Students are required to work individually on the
presentation topics assigned and case study that will be provided. The students are expected to
collect all the relevant data related to the topic. The guidance for the data collection and analysis will
be provided by the course faculty during the lecture and tutorial classes through exercises based on
a case study. The students are expected to collect enough data to analyze their applicability and
selection procedure. Wherever enough data is not available the students are required to take
suitable assumption in consultation with the course faculty. This course is having total credit
weightage of 3 thus it is advised to perform the exercise with sheer interest.
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2. Application and analysis of the topic (subject specific

Skill)

Students are required to:

 Review the case study in the context of the relevant OB concepts and theories available in
the textbook and academic journals and use this information to answer the questions
relating to the case study.
 Demonstrate critical thinking skills in responding to these issues, need to go beyond
description and demonstrated deep, critical analysis to arrive at their
recommendations/solutions.

3. The structure in terms of logic and coherence

Submissions should have a clear start and a clear end. Information within submissions should also be
logical and well grouped.

4. Use of relevant work examples and/or examples

gained from further reading

Suggestions for further reading:

1. Stephen Robbins, T. J. S. S., 2009. Organizational Behavior. 13th Edition ed. Delhi: Pearson
Prentice Hall.
2. Recommendation will made in the later stage, in process of identifying good reading and
reference material.
These reading lists are not exhaustive and candidates are encouraged to read further and reference
at the end of the course work using Harvard style of referencing.

5. Marking scheme
Outcomes Weightage Total Marks
Analysis of Case 20% 6
Is your diagnosis and recommend action practical to implement
and/or a good fit for the context presented in the case study?
Identification of major issues 25% 8
Possible solutions/recommendations 35% 10
Demonstrate critical thinking skills in responding to these issues,
need to go beyond description and demonstrate deep, critical
analysis to arrive at appropriate recommendations/solutions.
Use of appropriate academic writing style and referencing.
Presentation 20% 6
Demonstrate the understanding of concepts related to
Organization behaviour and human resource management
Total 100% 30

Please note all assignments shall subject to plagiarism software checks, through “TURNITIN” or
any other equivalent software.

6. Marking Rubric

A marking rubric need to be prepared for respective courses in line with the recommendatory Rubric
issued by CQC.
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A sample for this course is attached in Annexure 1.

7. Plagiarism

Amity Plagiarism policy will be followed and all submissions will be checked for plagiarism on
Turnitin. Refer to course guide for plagiarism and referencing details.

8. Important Instructions

1. Plagiarism is a serious offence. In case of any plagiarism detected, penalty will be imposed
leading to zero mark.
2. Course work and reports should be solved by the individual.
3. Course work and reports should be submitted on time and submission after deadline will be
marked zero.
4. Name, student identification and title of the course work to be written clearly and legibly

9. Indicative Performance Threshold

The evaluation will be done as per standard marking rubric and indicative performance threshold.
Refer to course guide for Indicative Performance Threshold.

Name Course Coordinator Signature

Dr. Sonali Samuel Joglekar

Course work brief

1. For Written assignment, students are required to individually review the case study in
the context of the relevant OB concepts and theories available in the textbook and
academic journals and use this information to answer the questions relating to the case
study.
2. Another assignment is to review the case study in the context of the relevant Human
Resource concepts and theories available in the textbook and academic journals and use
this information to answer the questions relating to the case study.

For both the case studies students need to demonstrate critical thinking skills in
responding to these issues, students need to go beyond description and demonstrate
deep, critical analysis to arrive at their recommendations/solutions. Assessment will also
be made on the basis of diagnosis made and recommended action practical to
implement and/or a good fit for the context presented in the case study.
3. For Presentations, Students are required prepare individual presentations on the given
topic. Presentation will be scheduled for the students on an appointed date and time,
they have to come appropriately dressed for the same. Technical and behavioural
questions will be asked and accordingly their performance will be assessed. The purpose
of this activity will showcase the student’s ability to demonstrate the understanding of
concepts related to Organization behaviour and human resource management. Also
showcase the understanding of the principles of Organization behavior used for
designing and alignment of human resource management functions. They will display
their prowess over domain knowledge, coupled with proper use of body language and
confidence.
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Annexure 1: Marking Rubrics

Marking Rubric for Presentation:

Excellent Very Good Average Below Average Poor
Presentation attributes
(5) (4) (3) (2) (1)
Quality and organization of information
Appropriate use of terminology and
visual tools
Quality of Verbal Communication
Quality of Non-Verbal Communication
Overall Presentation (20%)

Marking Rubric for Case Study Analysis:

Assessment 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Sl. # Marks Score
Criteria Poor Fair Satisfactory Good Excellent
A complete A complete collection A complete collection
A simple A fair
collection of of information required of information required
Content (this collection of collection of
information in line with assignment in line with assignment
components can information is information is
required in line with handout is present with handout is present with
1 be further divided 30 present present with  
assignment good amount of excellent amount of
based on without little
handout is present research and critical research and critical
outcomes) background background
with fair amount of thinking for problem thinking for problem
research research
research solving solving.
Poorly
organized; no Some Organized; points
Good organization; Good organization;
logical organization; are somewhat
Organisation of points logically ordered; points logically ordered;
2 9 progression; beginning and jumpy; sense of  
Information sharp sense of sharp sense of
beginning and ending are beginning and
beginning and end beginning and end
ending are unclear ending
vague
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Assumptions are
Assumptions Assumptions are Assumptions are
Assumptions specific, linked to
3 Assumptions Log 9 are present, specific, not linked specific, linked to  
are incomplete outcomes, Implications
not specific to outcomes outcomes
are also notified
Extensive use of tables
Use of Tables & Limited use of Some use of
Good use of tables Extensive use of tables and figures effectively;
Figures to show tables and tables and
4 6 and figures; not and figures effectively; professional looking,  
data & summarize figures; poor figures; poor
professional looking professional looking Discussion related to
the findings quality quality
each table is present
Numerous
Grammar, Usage errors distract More than
5 3 Few errors No Errors Well presented  
and Spelling from few errors
understanding
Delayed by
Timely Delayed by less Submission without
6 3 more than a -   -  
Submission than 4 days  delay
week
 Defended Defended Very well defended Excellently defended
 Unable to
solutions with recommendation recommendations given the recommendations
7 Viva Voce 20 defend  
minimal with confidence and logic applied are and justified the logic
Solutions
confidence and logic  fairly justified  applied
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Annexure 2: Report and Presentation format

Presentation:
Microsoft PowerPoint with listing of group member’s name, enrolment number, section and their
contribution. Try to be brief and concise. All presentations shall be checked for originality through
Turnitin. Maximum number of slides to be restricted to 30 per group per submission. The content of
presentation will be checked for the following:
A. Academic Content B. Presentation Skill
Structure and Flow Body Language
Research and Referencing Clarity & Audibility
Understanding and Knowledge: Key Point
Captured Interest of Audience
Emphasized
Quality of Argument: Analysis of Key Issues Response to Questions
Application of Related Tools/Models: Integration Team Work (Coordination, Task
with Other Subjects Division)
Conclusion