SECTION A $[40$ MARKS$]$ Read the scenario below and answer ALL questions in this section. Imagine you are a human resources manager at a dynamic tech start$-$up known for its innovative culture. Your company is expanding rapidly, and you need to hire a new team leader for a critical project. The success of the project hinges on effective leadership and collaboration within the team. You have a pool of highly skilled candidates, and you want to ensure that the person you select not only possesses the necessary technical skills but also has the right personality traits to excel in this leadership role. Question $1(20$ Marks$)$ In the context of our dynamic tech start$-$up$,$ which is known for its innovative culture and rapid expansion, describe how you would assess a candidate's suitability for the team leader role on a critical project using the Big Five Trait Model. Provide specific traits from the model and explain why each trait is essential for effective leadership and collaboration within the team. Question $2(20$ Marks$)$ Considering the critical project at our dynamic tech start$-$up$,$ as discussed in Jiang $(2010),$ provide a comprehensive analysis of various methods for motivating individuals within a team and how these methods can contribute to effective leadership and collaboration. SECTION B Answer ALL THREE $(3)$ questions in this section. Question $3[60$ MARKS$](20$ Marks$)$ In the context of organisational behaviour, conflict can have both positive and negative impacts. Discuss the dysfunctional outcomes of conflict within organisations, providing examples and analysing how these outcomes can impact an organisation's performance and effectiveness. Question $4(20$ Marks$)$ Team effectiveness is a crucial aspect of modern organisational success, as it directly impacts productivity, innovation, and overall performance. Several factors contribute to team effectiveness, and understanding these factors is essential for businesses and leaders seeking to optimise their teams. Recognising the significance of these factors can help organisations build and maintain high$-$performing teams. Explain the key factors influencing team effectiveness in organisations, and provide examples of how each factor can positively or negatively impact a team's performance. Question $5(20$ Marks$)$ Imagine you are a consultant hired by a medium$-$sized technology company, TechX Solutions, that has been experiencing a decline in employee morale and productivity. The company's leadership has identified a need to improve its organisational culture to address these issues. As part of your consultancy work, you are tasked with explaining the functions of organisational culture to the company's top executives. Explain any five primary functions of organisational culture and provide an example for each function based on the scenario. Additionally, outline one key benefit that the company can achieve by fostering a positive organisational culture.