MMPC-11 2025 SOLVED ASSIGNMENT

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ASSIGNMENT
Course Code :MMPC-011
Course Title :Social Processes and Behavioural Issues
Assignment Code :MMPC-011/TMA/JAN/2025
Coverage :All Blocks
Note: Attempt all the questions and submit this assignment to the coordinator of your
study centre. Last date of submission for January 2025 session is 30th April, 2025
and for July 2025 session is 31st October, 2025.
Assignment Brief:
Case Study Analysis and Application of OB Theories in Reliance Industries
Read the following case study carefully.
Reliance Industries: Navigating Organizational Dynamics in a Conglomerate
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) is one of India’s largest conglomerates with diversified
businesses including petrochemicals, refining, oil, telecommunications (Jio), and retail.
Under the leadership of Mukesh Ambani, RIL has seen exponential growth and has
become a global player. However, the company faces various organizational behavior
challenges such as managing a large and diverse workforce, fostering innovation,
maintaining employee engagement, and handling the complexities of rapid growth and
diversification. The HR and leadership teams at RIL are continuously working to address
these challenges by implementing various OB strategies and practices.
Questions:
a. Organizational Culture:
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ii.
iii.
Describe the organizational culture at Reliance Industries. How does this culture
support or hinder the company’s objectives?
Provide examples of cultural practices at RIL that illustrate its values, norms, and
beliefs.
Analyze the impact of organizational culture on employee behavior and company
performance.
b. Leadership and Management:
i.
Examine the leadership style of Mukesh Ambani and other top leaders at RIL.
How do their leadership styles influence the company’s culture and employee
behavior?
ii.
Discuss the role of transformational and transactional leadership at RIL. Provide
examples of how these leadership styles are manifested in the company’s
management practices.
c. Motivation and Employee Engagement:
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ii.
Identify the key factors that contribute to employee motivation and engagement at
Reliance Industries. How does the company address these factors?
Apply two motivation theories (e.g., Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, Herzberg’s
Two-Factor Theory, McClelland’s Theory of Needs) to analyze how RIL
motivates its employees. Provide specific examples from the company.
d. Communication and Team Dynamics:
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ii.
Analyze the communication channels and practices at Reliance Industries. How
effective are they in ensuring efficient information flow and collaboration?
Discuss the dynamics of team collaboration within RIL. How does the company
manage conflicts and promote teamwork? Provide examples of successful team
projects and initiatives.
2. Application of OB Theories:
i.
Select two organizational behavior theories and explain how they can be applied
to address the OB challenges at Reliance Industries.
ii.
Discuss how these theories can help in developing effective organizational
strategies and practices for the company.
3. Conclusion:
i.
Summarize the key findings from your analysis.
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Format:
Provide actionable recommendations for Reliance Industries to enhance its
organizational behavior practices and support its growth.
• Your analysis should be 3,000 to 4,000 words in length.
• Use headings and subheadings to organize your content.
Evaluation Criteria:
• Demonstration of understanding of OB concepts and practices.
• Application of theories to the company’s context.
• Quality and depth of analysis.
• Clarity of communication and organization of content.
Note: You are encouraged to use additional resources and real-world examples to support your
analysis. Critical thinking and originality will be highly valued in your responses.