General Instructions – PLEASE READ THEM CAREFULLY ●The Assignment must be submit

General Instructions – PLEASE READ THEM CAREFULLY
●The Assignment must be submitted on Blackboard (WORD format only) via allocated folder.
●Assignments submitted through email will not be accepted.
●Students are advised to make their work clear and well presented; marks may be reduced for poor presentation. This includes filling your information on the cover page.
●Students must mention question numbers clearly in their answer.
●Late submission will NOT be accepted.
●Avoid plagiarism, the work should be in your own words, copying from students or other resources without proper referencing will result in ZERO marks. No exceptions.
●All answers must be typed using Times New Roman (size 12, double-spaced) font. No pictures containing text will be accepted and will be considered plagiarism).
●Submissions without this cover page will NOT be accepted.
Learning Outcomes:
CLO-Covered
1
Define the impact of company’s culture, structure and design can have on its organizational behaviour. (CLO3).
2
Assess challenges of effective organizational communication and share information within the team in professional manner. (CLO4).
3
Examine the differences and similarities between leadership, power, and management. (CLO5).

Assignment 3
Reference Source:
Textbook: –
Colquitt, J. A., LePine, J. A., & Wesson, M. J. (2021). Organizational behaviour: Improving performance and commitment in the workplace (7th ed). Burr Ridge, IL: McGraw-Hill Irwin.
Case Study: –
Case: MATTEL
Please read the case “Mattel” from Chapter 15 “Organizational Structure” Page: – 505 given in your textbook – Organizational behaviour: Improving performance and commitment in the workplace (7th ed). by Colquitt, J. A., LePine, J. A., & Wesson, M. J. (2021) and answer the following Questions:
Assignment Question(s):
1. If you were a Mattel employee, would you be encouraged by what CEO Ynon Kriez said about how he is following up on restructuring? Is there a way he could have said it better? (02 Marks) (Min words 150-250)
2. Given that Mattel’s structure is still organized around brands (toys), how do you expect a new film division to fit in from a structural standpoint? (02 Marks) (Min words 150-200)
3. How might Mattel change its structure to be more efficient or successful? (02 Marks) (Min words 150-200)
Part: -2
Discussion Questions: – Please read Chapter 13 & 14 “Leadership: Power and Negotiation & Leadership: Styles and Behaviour” carefully and then give your answers based on your understanding.
4. Think about the last serious conflict you had with a coworker or group member. How was that conflict resolved? Which approach did you take to resolve it? (02 Marks) (Min words 150-200)
5.Before reading this chapter, which statement did you feel was more accurate: “Leaders are born” or “Leaders are made”? How do you feel now, and why do you feel that way? (02 Marks) (Min words 150-200)
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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