Organisational Behaviour Discussion for PROJ6006 Module 2

This discussion post, created for the PROJ6006 module on Organisational Behaviour and People Management, delves into key concepts relevant to project management. The post examines various types of power, including persuasive, legitimate, situational, and information-based power, and how project managers can effectively utilize them to improve team performance, motivate members, and achieve organizational goals. It differentiates between influence and manipulation and highlights the advantages of national and international teams, discussing how these advantages differ across complex projects. The post also addresses challenges faced by project managers, such as impossible deadlines and lack of accountability, and suggests strategies for minimizing these challenges, such as scheduling, setting feasible targets, and maintaining an experienced team. The discussion draws on academic references to support its claims.

Running head: PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Organizational Behaviour and People Management
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Table of Contents
Discussion 1: Shared Reflection/Discussions Topic..................................................................3
Kinds of Power.......................................................................................................................3
Use of the Power....................................................................................................................3
Benefits Gained......................................................................................................................3
Difference between Influence and Manipulation...................................................................3
Discussion 2: Shared Reflection/Discussions Topic..................................................................4
Advantages to National/group members................................................................................4
Difference of Advantages in different complex projects.......................................................4
Challenges faced by the Project Manager..............................................................................4
Minimization of challenges....................................................................................................4
References and Bibliography.....................................................................................................5

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Discussion 1: Shared Reflection/Discussions Topic
Kinds of Power
The most feasible power types that are generally demonstrated in the modern day
includes the likes of persuasive power, legitimate based power, situational based power as
well as information based power.
Use of the Power
The different powers used by a project manager can be used in the most efficient
manner to ensure the success of the organization properly (Madsen, 2019). The legitimate
and persuasive power of the project manager can help them to improve the performance of
the team by providing performance appraisals, incentives and also by convincing the
members to gain the goals of the team.
Benefits Gained
The use of the above mentioned powers by the project manager can help to improve
the performance of the team, make the team members motivated, gain a control of the team
and lead the team towards ultimate success.
Difference between Influence and Manipulation
Influence is the power to change or affect any particular situation without directly
playing a role in the process (Sanchez & Terlizzi, 2017). On the other hand manipulation can
be said to be the exertion of shrewd and negative influence to create a personal advantage.

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Discussion 2: Shared Reflection/Discussions Topic
Advantages to National/group members
Some of the major advantages of working in national and international teams are as
follows;
a. Productivity
b. Communication
c. Future employment
d. Problem solving
Difference of Advantages in different complex projects
There are major differences in the advantages of working with a team in different
projects. This includes;
a. Complex construction projects with international teams are done easily with immense
experience
b. Complex projects in IT are solved through problem solving skills
Challenges faced by the Project Manager
Some challenges are as follows;
a. Impossible deadlines
b. Expectations are great
c. Absence of accountability
Minimization of challenges
The challenges can be minimized by the project manager through the use of
scheduling, feasible targets and maintenance of experienced team members.

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References and Bibliography
Adams, B. M., & Tran, T. B. V. (2017). Project Manager Competencies in managing
International Development Projects: The Project Managers' Perspective.
Andersen, E. S. (2016). Do project managers have different perspectives on project
management?. International Journal of Project Management, 34(1), 58-65.
Madsen, S. (2019). The power of project leadership: 7 keys to help you transform from
project manager to project leader. Kogan Page Publishers.
Sanchez, O. P., & Terlizzi, M. A. (2017). Cost and time project management success factors
for information systems development projects. International Journal of Project
Management, 35(8), 1608-1626.