Organizational Behavior Analysis
Analyze the organizational behavior of your current or former employer. Describe how the following areas influence the organizational behavior in a negative or positive manner:
a. Type of culture (Pluralism, Dualism or Salad bowl)
b. Modes of communication in the organization (i.e., written or verbal)
c. Nature of authority (i.e., recognized social rank)
d. Motivational techniques (e.g. intrinsic or extrinsic used to influence productivity and performance)
e. Areas of EQ (emotional quotient) embraced by the organization
f. Virtual elements (i.e., teleworking and virtual offices)
Provide examples for each item listed above and discuss how each example applies to the organization identified. Your paper should be eight to ten pages in length and use a minimum of four scholarly sources, in addition to the textbook. Your paper should be formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center
Writing the Final Paper
The Final Paper:
1. Should be eight-to-ten double-spaced pages in length (not including the title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
2. Should include a title page with the following:
a. Title of paper
b. Student's name
c. Course name and number
d. Instructor's name
e. Date submitted
3. Should begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
4. Should address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
5. Should use headers
6. Should end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
7. Should document a minimum of four scholarly sources, in addition to the textbook, in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
8. Should include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.