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Reading Assignment
Thoroughly read the syllabus for this course available in the
Reading Assignment
Thoroughly read the syllabus for this course available in the General Information Section on the course home page.
As you read through the resources and watch the video, consider the following:
Have you ever wondered why individuals and groups act the way they do within an organization?
With the understanding of OB, what methods and theories work best for you as a leader within your organization or personal life?
What ethical challenges have you faced at work or in your personal life that impact the organization?
Read:
Read the following sections from the textbook Organizational Behavior:
Chapter 1
Chapter 1.2: Understanding Organizational Behavior
Chapter 1.3: Understanding Your Learning Style.
Chapter 1.4: Understanding How OB Research Is Done.
Chapter 1.5: Trends and Changes
Chapter 1.6: Maintaining Core Values: The Case of Nau
Watch:
What is Organizational Behavior (OB), and Why is it important?
To view this video, you will need to scroll down to the video located below the section titled Key Takeaways.
References
1. Kopp, C. M., Boyle, M. J., &Bellucco-Chatham, A. (2022, January 2). What is organizational behavior (OB), and why is it important? [Video]. Investopedia. https://www.investopedia.com/terms/o/organizational-behavior.asp
2. Organizational behavior. (2017). University of Minnesota Libraries Publishing. https://open.umn.edu/opentextbooks/textbooks/organizational-behaviorlicensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
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Written Assignment Prompt
Assume that you are the manager of a business that wants to learn about why individuals and groups do what they do within the organization. Currently, there is no application nor knowledge of why individuals or groups within the organization act the way they do. Assume that the readers of your essay will be the board of directors of the organization who want to see the organization develop more into a team environment.
Prepare a two- to three-page (double-spaced) persuasive essay that makes a logical and well-reasoned description of how utilizing organizational business methods can empower an organization. The board wants to know why the employees, teams, and the organization care about organizational behavior. Use and cite at least two relevant sources, which may be material in your textbook or additional sources from the internet, LIRN, or other sources to which you have access.
Cite references to material you use in preparing the essay using the American Psychological Association (APA) style.
For assistance with APA format, refer to the LRC: Academic Writing.
To access LIRN refer to the LRC: Online Library.
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