Discussion Forum - Organizational Development
Forum Question for Response:
What is organization development and why is it important to long-term organizational success?
Readings for the Week:
Abad, A. N. Z. S. (2014). Investigating the relation of readiness to adopt organizational development and redesigning the organizational structure and process. Advances in Environmental Biology, 2044+.https://go.galegroup.com/ps/i.do?id=GALE%7CA385069462&v=2.1&u=udel_main&it=r&p=AONE&sw=w&asid=3f983aedb8bb73b3c9904cb3aeac1aec
Anonymous (2014). Combining science with instinct: Erika Garms learns the science of organizational development first, then allows her imagination to take over. Talent Development, 68(9), 12. Retrieved fromhttps://ezproxy.apus.edu/login?url=https://search.proquest.com/docview/1635069146?accountid=8289
Leadley, S. (2015, Summer). Reflections on diversity and organizational development. Reference & User Services Quarterly, 54(4), 6+. https://ezproxy.apus.edu/login?url=https://search.proquest.com/docview/1691316243?accountid=8289
Stevenson, B. W. (2012). Application of systemic and complexity thinking in organizational development. Emergence: Complexity and Organization, 14(2), 86+. HTTP://EZPROXY.APUS.EDU/LOGIN?URL=https://search.proquest.com/docview/1349974892?accountid=8289
If you are unfamiliar with using a library database, the readings can be found here after searching by course number
Instructions:
What is the purpose of a forum?
Think of the forum as a classroom experience where you "meet" with your instructor and peers to discuss the weekly topic in terms of the readings, assignments, and resources that have been assigned. The desired outcome is that you are able to (1) collaborate with peers and the instructor, (2) demonstrate your understanding of the material, and (3) participate as a member of an online community.
What are the responsibilities of the instructor?
The instructor's goal is to create an engaging and safe environment for students to learn. In addition, instructors should pose questions promoting deeper thought as well as encourage students to interact with their peers in the classroom. There should be an active instructor presence throughout the week.
What are the responsibilities of the student?
Each week, you are required to make a 300 words or more initial posting and respond to a maxiuman of 3 students. Responses must be a minimum of 150 words and include direct questions.
If you meet the above-mentioned requirements, you will be graded at the proficient level. However, if your desire is to be graded at the exemplary level, please provide more than the minimum required. To receive 100% as a grade (the exemplary level) for the weekly forums, you should ensure that your responses meet the following criterion:
Critical Analysis - Discussion postings display an excellent understanding of the required readings and underlying concepts, including correct use of terminology. Postings are made in time for others to read and respond, as well as deliver information that is full of thought, insight, and analysis. The information presented makes connection to previous or current content, or to real-life situations, and must contain rich and fully developed new ideas, connections, or applications. (It is important that you integrate the weekly readings in your response. One way to do that is to make position statements, then discuss supporting evidence (i.e. research and/or personal experience).
Participation as a Member of the Learning Community - Discussion postings actively stimulate and sustain further discussion by building on peers' responses, including building a focused argument around a specific issue, by asking a new directly related question, or by making an oppositional statement supported by personal experience or directly related research. (Please plan your time wisely. Your responses should encourage your peers to respond to your postings and build the foundation for the class to review and discuss your initial posting. It's important that you meet the October 6, 2016 Thursday Before midnight CST deadline for your initial posting so that others can respond. Having all of your work in before Thursay October 6, 2016 BEFORE midnight CST allows your peers to provide comments to your feedback and strengthens your ability to participate as a member of the weekly learning community discussions.)
Professional Communication and Etiquette - Written interactions in the Forum show respect and sensitivity to the background and beliefs of your peers (Regardless of the position you take, please ensure that your comments are respectful to the background and beliefs of your peers).
Writing Skills - Written responses are free of grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. The style of writing facilitates communication. (Make sure your work is free of errors. If there are any errors as outlined above, you will not receive 100% for the forum).