FACULTY OF COMMERCE, HUMAN SCINCES AND EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
BASIC ORGANISATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY (BOP511S)
GROUP ASSIGNMENT
DUE DATE: 23 April 2023
LECTURERS: Mr Odilo Sikopo, Ms Martha Namutuwa and Mr Ehrenfried Ndjoonduezu
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This is a group assignment; individual assignments will not be accepted.
5 members per group
Each group member must contribute, and no individual should appear in two groups.
Units covered for the assignment.
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Unit 5: Frustration and Conflict
Unit 9: Social perceptions
Unit 10: Role theory
Group 11: Group Dynamics
Group 12: Group Process
The learning outcomes for this specific assignment is:
• Demonstrate an understanding of basic psychology and its application in the different
areas of Human Resources Management;
• Appreciate the social interaction of working in a group
• Appreciate and understand the interdependence of group members in a team.
• Analyse and appreciate the critical roles of working with members with diverse
characteristics in a group.
• Understand the group processes the makes a team work
ASSIGNMENT 01
Formulate a task group of 5 members and identify a project suitable for your group related to
the following sub themes.
(a) Study manual for Basic Organisational Psychology Fictional
(b) Gender Roles in society.
(c) Mental Health
(d) Academic performance
(e) Peer pressure
Address the assignment based on the following?
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1. Introduction (Discuss the project, group task and formation, cohesion and project period) 5
Marks
2. Project goals. (Discuss what the project aims to achieve and how the group will achieve it) 5
marks
3. Individual roles in the group. (Identify and discuss the critical role that each member plays to
the team to achieve the project goals) 10 Marks
4. Reporting structure. (Discuss the characteristics of the group reporting structure and how the
group will adhere to the structure) 10 Marks
5. Conflict resolution and problem solving strategy. (Discuss how the group addresses conflict
for effective operation) 10 Marks
6. Decision making for performance improvement plan. (Discuss member’s responsibilities in
decision making to improve the group performance) 5 Marks
7. Conclusion 5. Marks
NB: Assignment should have table of contents, introduction, conclusion, and references.
Total 50 Marks
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