EIOP1524 ASSIGNMENT 2 (2023)

INSTRUCTIONS:

ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE COMPLIED WITH. NO ASSIGNMENT WILL BE MARKED IF ALL
THE INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT FULLY COMPLIED WITH.

1. The cover page for group work must be signed by all members and attached.
2. Students must divide themselves into groups. Group size must be between 1 – 5 students. Any
group with more than 5 students will receive 0%. No individual assignments will be marked.
3. Remember, the portfolio activity entails group work. Therefore, the completeness of the activity
is the responsibility of all group members.

4. Due Date: 11 October 2023 (Before 12:00 in the afternoon)

5. Place of Submission: At the entrance of the Department of Industrial Psychology in the Flippie
Groenewoud Building. Level 2. The box will be marked EIOP Assignments.
6. All assignments must be typed. NO HAND WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE MARKED
a. Font Size 12
b. Font Type: Arial Narrow
c. APA Referencing System must be used (In-text citations and Bibliography)
d. At least 2 references should be consulted and cited (in addition to the prescribed book
and work)
7. Assignments must be stapled or neatly bound.
8. We are also not responsible if you submit your assignment at the wrong place.

Format of Assignment 2:
 Signed group plagiarism cover sheet
 Table of Contents
 Introduction
 Question 1 – 3
 Conclusion
 Bibliography (APA)
 Rubric

IF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT INCLUDED THEN YOUR ASSIGNMENT WILL NOT BE MARKED:
a. Signed group plagiarism cover sheet
b. Rubric (attached at end of assignment)

NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE MARKED

YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR GROUP WORK.

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 QUESTION 1 (24)
1.1. Values and attitudes are important because people enter the organisation/work group with
value systems that might not be congruent with the values associated with the organisation/
group.

1.1.1. Define the three components of an attitude.

a. Cognitive component – It refers to the unique organising and processing of information.

b. Emotional component – It refers to the feelings of psychological reactions that are linked to
cognitions.

c. Behavioural component – It refers to your reaction based on your cognition or emotions.

(3)

1.1.2 Provide an example of the above-mentioned components as they relate to your group.

Cognitive component –

Emotional component –

Behavioural component –

(3)

1.2. During the adjourning stage, the team leader should reflect on the group’s experience and
effectiveness. Therefore, your team leader decided to review members’ satisfaction and
commitment.

1.2.1. Describe the following terms (Include an in text citation, not the prescribed textbook):

1.2.1.1. Job satisfaction (2)

1.2.1.2. Organisational commitment (4)

1.2.2. Evaluate the level of satisfaction in your group and provide examples to validate your answer.
(3)

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1.2.3. Interview one another and identify each member’s type of commitment to the group. Validate
your answer with practical examples. (4)

Hint: Lerato (normative commitment): Because we were assigned to the groups, she believes
that she has no choice but to work with us and that this is the only thing that can help her pass
the module.

1.3. There are numerous value orientations that are intrinsic in each individual’s personality and
have an impact on employee motivation.

1.3.1. Identify each member’s value orientation and provide relevant examples that support the
chosen orientation. (5)

Hint: Thato is a religious person; she always wants us to start the meetings with a prayer, as
she believes that God provides the wisdom to work effectively.

QUESTION 2 (21)
2.1. During the group’s life span, members develop a sense of friendship and trust which leads to
high group cohesion; hence, some members might become depressed during the adjourning
stage.

2.1.1. State the five factors that contribute to the establishment of trust in relationships. (5)

 Integrity
 Loyalty
 Openness
 Consistency
 Competence

2.1.2. Identify the factors that influence the cohesiveness of a group and describe by means of
examples the factors that are applicable to your group.

Time spent together – The time spent together with members enables communication to become easier
since we have enough time to get to know one another and as a result it becomes easier for all
of us to corporate.

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Previous success – Our group managed to do well in our first assignment therefore this builds our
confidence since were are now motivated to keep the same results and do better than our
previous assignment.

Gender – In our group we have more males than females and this forces woman to prove themselves
since they try to balance the equation when were are competing about which gender is smarter
than the other.

External threads – We are motivated by the success of other groups and this motivates us to become
better since we don’t want other groups to belittle us.

Group size – We decided to reduce the number of our group members so that we can all participate
without others feeling lazy and end up relying on other group members.
(10)

2.2. Owing to rapid changes in the environment (IT, globalisation, customer needs, etc.), modern
organisations need to be flexible in order to accommodate the changes.

2.2.1. Describe the characteristics of traditional and modern organisations designs.

Traditional organisational designs –

Modern organisational designs - (6)

QUESTION 3 (5)

3.1. Throughout your university career, you will be expected to work in groups.

3.1.1. Name the five stages of groups and provide practical examples that you can do to assist the
group to move towards the performing stage.

Forming -

Storming -

Norming -

Performing -

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Adjourning - (5)

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Marking Rubric (Must be attached)

Question 1 Mark
1.1.1. All 3 components At least 2 definitions are Not attempted
correctly defined (3 correct Or incorrect (0 mark)
marks) (2 marks) /3
1.1.2 3 examples are provided 3 examples are provided but Only 1 -2 examples are Not attempted
and are correct (3 marks) not all are correct (2 marks) provided and not all are (0 mark) /3
correct (1 mark)
1.2.1 Both definitions are Both definitions addressed but Only 1 definition is Only 1 definition Not
correct not complete or correct addressed and correct addressed but is attempted
(6 marks) (4-5 marks) (3 marks) incomplete (1-2 marks) (0 marks) /6
1.2.2 Examples are relevant Poor description Not attempted
(2-3 marks) (1 mark) (0 mark) /3
1.2.3. All members commitment Only half of members Very vague and no practical Not attempted
is stated and validated commitment is stated or application /4
with practical examples practical examples not (1 mark) (0 mark)
(4 marks) included (2 marks)
1.3.1 All members value Not all members value Very limited information Not attempted
orientations are stated orientations are stated (1 mark) (0 mark) /5
(4-5 marks) (2-3 marks)

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2.1.1 All five factors listed 3-4 factors listed 1-2 factors listed Not attempted /5
(5 marks) (3-4 marks) (1-2 marks) (0 mark)
2.1.2. Comprehensively Discussed but not all factors Poorly discussed Not attempted
discussed /10
(7-10 marks) (4-6 marks) (1-3 marks) (0 marks)
2.2.1 Comprehensively Discussed but not all factors Poorly discussed Not attempted
discussed /6
(5-6marks) (3-4 marks) (1-2 marks) (0 marks)
3.1. All 5 stages listed in Not all 5 stages listed in Poorly discussed Not attempted
correct order with correct order with poor
practical examples practical examples (0 marks) /5
(5 marks) (3-4 marks) (1-2 marks)
TOTAL /50