Write an essay of 1000 words (+- 10%) analysing two
Contemporary Issues in Organisational Behaviour discussed in class with real
organisational examples.
Select any two from the list below:
1. Diversity and Inclusion
2. Motivation at Work
3. Flexible Working
4. Work Place Stress
5. Anti-social Behaviour
6. Emotional Intelligence
7. Work Place Conflict
8. Group Dynamics
An excellent answer will have the following attributes:
· An
excellent analysis of two contemporary issues in organisational behaviour.
·
Excellent use of real organisational examples within the analysis.
· An
excellent evaluation of ideas presenting coherent and persuasive arguments
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Excellent reading comprehension and academic writing
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Extensive reading of primary and secondary sources
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Exceptionally well-structured and well-presented report
· Full
references accurately in the Harvard style of referencing. Excellent use of real organisational examples within the analysis. An excellent evaluation of ideas presenting coherent and persuasive arguments Excellent reading comprehension and academic writing Extensive reading of primary and secondary sources
Exceptionally well-structured and well-presentedull references accurately in the Harvard 
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Organisational Psychology, Personnel Empowerment and Team Working: A Case
Study’. Procedia-Social and Behavioral Sciences, 82, pp.886-891. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sbspro.2013.06.366
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