SEMESTER SPRING 2013
ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR MGT502
ASSIGNMENT NUMBER: 01
DUE DATE: 27
th
June, 2013
TOTAL MARKS: 20
Topic: Power & Politics
Learning Objectives:
• To make a clear understanding about Power prevailing in Organizations
• To make students aware of the fact that Organizations contain political environment
• Enabling the students to identify the different Powers possible in personality to better cope
up with them
Formation of Hybrid International
Two Telecom sector companies planned together to merge their expertise. For this purpose, they
merged & formed a new company named as“Hybrid International”. The new CEO Mr. Asif met the new
CFO Mr. Sameer of Hybrid after the merger. Teams were made under Mr. Asif & Mr. Sameer.
Mr. Asif & Team Member Ali:
After the merger, the first task Mr. Asif initiatedwas to make a list of company’s resources &
then to point out the scarce resources. He asked his team member Ali to do this task in a week.
Failing to report within the due date was claimed to be taken seriously which could bring
unpleasant circumstances for Ali on his job.
It was observed that Ali was unhappy to be pressurized as he made a statement of complain to
the Mr. Asif that he did not like to be bullied. After having a word with Ali, Mr. Asif made him
realized that he wasn’t just the leader of the teamhe was working in, but also the CEO of the
newly merged company.
Mr. Sameer & Team Member Sami:
Mr. Sameer got into action as well, as he got to have a team under him as well. He asked his
Team member Sami to bring him the deep analysis on the annual reports of both the previous
companies. He asked sami to have a sitting with himat any time as his experience was far more
deep & intense along with the intense knowledge he had in his field.
Sami admired, trusted and respected Mr. Sameer in front of the other staff because he had
great interpersonal skills & a creative way to handle tough situations. Sami idealized Mr.
Sameer so much that he could perform even the toughest task just for him.
Questions Number 1:
1. Recall Power and analyze the scenario by logically pointing out the exerted powers by
both Heads on their team members. 10(2.5x4)
*(Keep in mind to answer in the given table only)
Individuals Power Exerted Logic
Mr. Asif to Ali
(First power exerted)
Mr. Asif to Ali
(Second power exerted)
Mr. Sameer to Sami
(First Power exerted)
Mr. Sameer to Sami
(Second power exerted)
After a Year in Hybrid International
A whole year passed but the merger sorted out to bea not so big success in the market. There
was seen a shortage of resources which brought low productivity. Employees’ promotional
opportunities were lower down to almost nil. There was an unclear performance evaluation
system. Such conditions gave birth to organizational politics in order to take corrective
measures by taking decisions.
Question Number 2:
2. Ali being an employee of Hybrid International, whatpossible response could he show to
the prevailing Organizational Politics & factors influencing it & why? 10(2x5)
*(maximum word limit 100)
IMPORTANT:
24 hours extra / grace period after the due date is usually available to overcome uploading
difficulties. This extra time should only be used to meet the emergencies and above mentioned
due dates should always be treated as final to avoid any inconvenience.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS/ SOLUTION GUIDELINES/ SPECIA L
INSTRUCTIONS
DEADLINE:
• Make sure to upload the solution file before the due date on VULMS.
• Any submission made via email after the due date will not be accepted.
FORMATTING GUIDELINES:
• Use the font style “Times New Roman” or “Arial” andfont size “12”.
• It is advised to compose your document in MS-Word format.
• You may also compose your assignment in Open Officeformat.
• Use black and blue font colors only.
REFERENCING GUIDELINES:
Use APA style for referencing and citation. For guidance search “APA reference
style” in Google and read various website containing information for better
understanding or visit
APA REFERENCE STYLE: Table of Contents
RULES FOR MARKING
Please note that your assignment will not be gradedor graded as Zero
(0), if:
• It is submitted after the due date.
• The file you uploaded does not open or is corrupt.
• It is in any format other than MS-Word or Open Office; e.g. Excel, PowerPoint,
PDF etc.
• It is cheated or copied from other students, internet, books, journals etc.
Note related to load shedding: “Please be Proactive”
Dear students!
As you know that Post Mid-Term semester activities have been started and load
shedding problem is also prevailing in our country now a days. Keeping in view
the fact, you all are advised to post your activities as early as possible without
waiting for the due date. For your convenience; activity schedule has already
been uploaded on VULMS for the current semester, therefore no excuse will be
entertained after due date of assignments, quizzes or GDBs.
All The Very Best!
ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR MGT502
ASSIGNMENT NUMBER: 01
DUE DATE: 27
th
June, 2013
TOTAL MARKS: 20
Topic: Power & Politics
Learning Objectives:
• To make a clear understanding about Power prevailing in Organizations
• To make students aware of the fact that Organizations contain political environment
• Enabling the students to identify the different Powers possible in personality to better cope
up with them
Formation of Hybrid International
Two Telecom sector companies planned together to merge their expertise. For this purpose, they
merged & formed a new company named as“Hybrid International”. The new CEO Mr. Asif met the new
CFO Mr. Sameer of Hybrid after the merger. Teams were made under Mr. Asif & Mr. Sameer.
Mr. Asif & Team Member Ali:
After the merger, the first task Mr. Asif initiatedwas to make a list of company’s resources &
then to point out the scarce resources. He asked his team member Ali to do this task in a week.
Failing to report within the due date was claimed to be taken seriously which could bring
unpleasant circumstances for Ali on his job.
It was observed that Ali was unhappy to be pressurized as he made a statement of complain to
the Mr. Asif that he did not like to be bullied. After having a word with Ali, Mr. Asif made him
realized that he wasn’t just the leader of the teamhe was working in, but also the CEO of the
newly merged company.
Mr. Sameer & Team Member Sami:
Mr. Sameer got into action as well, as he got to have a team under him as well. He asked his
Team member Sami to bring him the deep analysis on the annual reports of both the previous
companies. He asked sami to have a sitting with himat any time as his experience was far more
deep & intense along with the intense knowledge he had in his field.
Sami admired, trusted and respected Mr. Sameer in front of the other staff because he had
great interpersonal skills & a creative way to handle tough situations. Sami idealized Mr.
Sameer so much that he could perform even the toughest task just for him.
Questions Number 1:
1. Recall Power and analyze the scenario by logically pointing out the exerted powers by
both Heads on their team members. 10(2.5x4)
*(Keep in mind to answer in the given table only)
Individuals Power Exerted Logic
Mr. Asif to Ali
(First power exerted)
Mr. Asif to Ali
(Second power exerted)
Mr. Sameer to Sami
(First Power exerted)
Mr. Sameer to Sami
(Second power exerted)
After a Year in Hybrid International
A whole year passed but the merger sorted out to bea not so big success in the market. There
was seen a shortage of resources which brought low productivity. Employees’ promotional
opportunities were lower down to almost nil. There was an unclear performance evaluation
system. Such conditions gave birth to organizational politics in order to take corrective
measures by taking decisions.
Question Number 2:
2. Ali being an employee of Hybrid International, whatpossible response could he show to
the prevailing Organizational Politics & factors influencing it & why? 10(2x5)
*(maximum word limit 100)
IMPORTANT:
24 hours extra / grace period after the due date is usually available to overcome uploading
difficulties. This extra time should only be used to meet the emergencies and above mentioned
due dates should always be treated as final to avoid any inconvenience.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS/ SOLUTION GUIDELINES/ SPECIA L
INSTRUCTIONS
DEADLINE:
• Make sure to upload the solution file before the due date on VULMS.
• Any submission made via email after the due date will not be accepted.
FORMATTING GUIDELINES:
• Use the font style “Times New Roman” or “Arial” andfont size “12”.
• It is advised to compose your document in MS-Word format.
• You may also compose your assignment in Open Officeformat.
• Use black and blue font colors only.
REFERENCING GUIDELINES:
Use APA style for referencing and citation. For guidance search “APA reference
style” in Google and read various website containing information for better
understanding or visit
APA REFERENCE STYLE: Table of Contents
RULES FOR MARKING
Please note that your assignment will not be gradedor graded as Zero
(0), if:
• It is submitted after the due date.
• The file you uploaded does not open or is corrupt.
• It is in any format other than MS-Word or Open Office; e.g. Excel, PowerPoint,
PDF etc.
• It is cheated or copied from other students, internet, books, journals etc.
Note related to load shedding: “Please be Proactive”
Dear students!
As you know that Post Mid-Term semester activities have been started and load
shedding problem is also prevailing in our country now a days. Keeping in view
the fact, you all are advised to post your activities as early as possible without
waiting for the due date. For your convenience; activity schedule has already
been uploaded on VULMS for the current semester, therefore no excuse will be
entertained after due date of assignments, quizzes or GDBs.
All The Very Best!
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