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

$[60$ MARKS$]$

Answer ALL THREE $(3)$ questions in this section.

Question $3$

$(20$ Marks$)$

In the context of organisational behaviour, conflict can have both positive and negative impacts. Discuss the

dysfunctional outcomes of confict 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 overal 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.