Homework: Critical Reflective Blogs
Length: 700 words per blog (maximum), Total: 2800 words.
TASK
The purpose of this homework is to complete critical reflective blogs for four OB topics covered in the subject. The aim of this homework is to enable you to highlight thoughts on each topic as well as demonstrate your understanding of the topics covered in this subject.
In this homework, you have to reflect on four OB topics of your choice. You can choose from the following topics:
i. Getting the right people
ii. Work and job performance and conditions
iii. Assessing, influencing and rewarding performance
iv. Grouping individuals and behaviour; Organisational change; Organisational
v. culture
vi. Organisational processes and behaviour
vii. Leadership
viii. Organisational justice and employee wellbeing
A starting question for your reflection should be: What is the applicability and relevance of OB theory/model/concepts covered in the specific OB topic for me as a practitioner in my workplace? Discrepancies between the theory and practice should be explored, and implications for your workplace identified.
For students who may not have work experience, you may use newspapers or academic journal articles that discuss an OB trend/issue in an existing Australian or international organisation. Alternatively, you can do your own research on an organisation of your choice, and focus your reflection on the imagined influence this organisational context (in relation to the specific OB topic) would have on you.
The structure of the reflection blogs should follow the following four steps in order to enhance the analytical aspect of the reflection process and to ensure the benefits of this homework for you and your development in the organisation:
i. Reflect on a workplace experience that is meaningful and important to you and your growth in the organisation (reflection should draw on your personal observations, experiences, assumptions and emotions).
ii. Analyse the chosen situation by applying relevant OB concepts/theories/models from the relevant Topic.
iii. Develop a strategy for managing own or other employee(s) behaviour with the purpose of addressing the workplace situation.
iv. Explain what you have learned about the relevant OB topic/yourself/others in the workplace as a result of this reflection exercise.
Each reflection needs to be based on three recent scholarly articles. As this is a reflection where you are using your own experiences and views, your blogs should be written in first person.
A quality reflection shows deep critical analysis of workplace experiences through the application of OB theories/models/ concepts. It provides deep insights into the practitioner's own practice. This is an opportunity to express your voice on workplace trends that are important to you.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
i) The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
ii) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
iii) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.