Question 1 – Motivation (750 words): Explain why motivating staff is such an important issue for organisations and then show how a real-world organisation has used an employee recognition scheme to motivate its employees

BIC4007 Understanding People, work & Organisations End-Of-Term1- Assignment Questions 2026 | Bradford

University of Bradford

Academic Year:

2025-26

Session:

Term 1

Programme:

International Year One

Module Title:

Understanding People, work & Organisations

BIC Code:

4007

Assessment Component:

001

Description:

Coursework assignment

Submission deadline:

The Principles, Theories of Organisational Behaviour and The Concepts of Individual and Group Dynamics

Understanding People, Work & Organisations focuses on concepts and theories relevant to the behaviour of people as individuals and groups within work organisations. It further provides an understanding of its impact on the individuals, their effectiveness, and the motivation to work.
You are to produce an assignment to show an understanding of theories of organisational behaviour and key concepts relating to individual and group dynamics within an organisation (Learning Outcomes 1 and 2 below).

Question 1 – Motivation (750 words):

Explain why motivating staff is such an important issue for organisations and then show how a real-world organisation has used an employee recognition scheme to motivate its employees (explain how the scheme worked and what impact it had).

Question 2 – Group and Team Dynamics (750 words):

Explain the concept of group dynamics and how it influences organisational behaviour and then show how different factors can support or hinder effective teamwork within an organisation.

BIC4007 Assignment Rubric:

Performance Criteria

3  Excellent

2.5

2  Good

1.5

1  Weak

0

Task achievement

The response addresses all aspects of the task and in appropriate depth.

The response addresses all aspects of the task but not all in appropriate

depth.

The response does not address one or more key

aspects of the task

No response

Organisation and development of ideas

The response is very well- organised, and ideas are clearly presented and well- developed throughout.

The response is generally well- organised. Main ideas are clear, but not all are well- developed.

The response lacks overall organisation. Ideas are mainly listed and lack development

No response

Use of English

English is appropriate and very well managed for accuracy at all times

English is generally appropriate and well- managed despite some errors

English may be inappropriate and/or contains errors that affect meaning.

No response

Use and acknowledgement of sources

Appropriate source material is well-used, and all sources are correctly referenced

Source is not all well-used and sources may not all be appropriate or correctly referenced

Sources are missing, mostly inappropriate and/or cited/referenced incorrectly.

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