Submit written Brief Proposal of Research containing the following:
A brief overview of the chosen organization and your role in it.
Preliminary problem statement in the form of a researchable question.
A brief narrative description of the organizational problem that you would like to research and resolve.
Which Terminal Course Objective(s) your problem is related to.
Select a specific organization of interest to you and identify a problem at the firm related to organizational behavior (OB).
Think of yourself as an organizational consultant, and assume that a key manager has requested a thorough analysis and recommended course of action to resolve an actual organizational problem that will make a difference to the future performance of the organization.
Identify which of course Terminal Course Objective(s) (TCO) are related to the problem you identify.
All papers must have a minimum of 2 scholarly sources cited within the text of the paper, and identified in the references section.
Additional research sources can be attached in a bibliography.
Review the following document for instructions on how to access and use EBSCOhost for your research: EBSCOhost.
Terminal Course Objectives are:
Given an example of a dysfunctional organization that is highly diverse, evaluate how organizational theories and practices can improve the situation.
B
Given profiles of individuals that include descriptions of values, attitudes, beliefs, feelings, and personality, examine how these factors influence decision-making in the workplace.
C
Given an ineffective individual or team in an organization, evaluate how motivation affects organizational behavior and the achievement of organizational goals.
D
Given a team that is struggling to meet its objectives, examine the appropriate application of organizational behavior theories to become high-functioning.
E
Given a specific workplace conflict attributable to inappropriate use of power, evaluate leadership decision-making behaviors and communication processes for resolving this conflict.
F
Given specifics about work flow or practices within an organization, compare and contrast the impact of different structures and lines of authority on organizational strategy and culture.
G
Given a situation describing forces for and against change at an organization, evaluate a framework for managing change that includes the impact on human resource policies and practices.