Part 1

Objective

The purpose of this assignment is to enhance learners’ ability to apply the concept and theories of organisational behaviour in meeting the challenges and opportunities for managers in managing the organisation, as well as to adapt the theories and concepts in a real organisation setting.

Requirements

Assuming that you are a manager of well-known MNC status organisation in Malaysia, and you are having diverse cultural background of employees. Your top management was getting worried about the work cultural differences and stagnating work productivity of the employees in the company. The management has asked you to answer the following question “is there a connection between culture value and employee motivation?”.

You are required to study on the Hofstede’s cultural dimensions. Make comparisons of the dimensions between Malaysia’s cultural differences with any other TWO (2) countries. Next, select a motivation theory that the organisation can implement to align motivational factors across diverse cultural backgrounds. Then, propose to the top management on the suitable shared values for organisation and strategies to boost motivation of employees.

   
Part II

Online Class Engagement

Discuss the following topic(s) in the forum and submit proof of your participation in the online discussions:

1. Share an issue of organisational behaviour in your workplace.
2. ‘People’s job performance decreases as they age.’ What do you think about this statement? 
3. Tell us about your job, and which value is the most important to you while doing it.
4. Share about the stress you experienced. What are the most significant sources of stress in your life?
5. Communication apprehension occurs when people are afraid of communicating. If you have ever had communication apprehension during a meeting, describe what you felt about the situation.