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NMIMS – Organizational Behavior
Organizational Behavior
- Scenario: Rohan is a project manager at a software development company. His role involves interacting with clients, managing his team, and ensuring project deadlines are met. Rohan is known for his calm and composed demeanor, even in high-pressure situations. He enjoys the client interactions and finds them energizing. Whenever he feels stressed due to project complexities, he takes a break to listen to his favorite music or goes for a walk. His team members often approach him with their problems and appreciate his approachability. Even when faced with demanding clients who express frustration, Rohan remains patient and focuses on resolving their concerns.
Question: Based on the information provided, how would you assess Rohan’s personality using the Big Five personality traits framework? - Samantha is a newly hired marketing coordinator at a digital advertising agency. She notices that her team leader, Alex, communicates with clients and colleagues in a very friendly and encouraging manner. Alex’s positivity and teamwork have contributed to a cohesive work environment, and Samantha also observes that the team consistently meets project deadlines. During a period when Alex is on medical leave, Samantha takes over some of the team lead responsibilities. To her surprise, she finds that by adopting Alex’s approach, she effectively manages the team and maintains a positive atmosphere. This experience motivates Samantha to incorporate this approach into her personal life as well.
Question: In this scenario, which theory of learning could be applied to explain Samantha’s behavior change? Please discuss the theory and its relevance to the situation. - Rohan is the sales head of a pharmaceutical company. He has a team of 12 individuals under him. Rohan feels very sad to state that it isn’t a team but a group of individuals working under him as they do not show any team spirit. Akhil who is Rohan’s best friend also happens to be the HR manager. When Rohan shared his concerns with Akhil he asked Rohan to
a) Analyze the problems he (Rohan) is facing in teamwork.
b) Also, what methods Akhil can suggest to Rohan for creating an effective team in his department? Discuss.
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