B. Organizational Behavior Concepts.
In this section, the learner will address organizational behavior aspects of the organization. The
learner will select two organizational behavior topics from those we study in this course and
apply the concepts and principles of those two (2) topics to the organization. Suggested areas for
observation and evaluation may include, but are not limited to:
- Systems theory as applied to the organization
- Organizational culture
C. Details: The following points should guide the learner in the completion of this project. - The paper will contain 2,500 words, or more, of content. The cover sheet, abstract (are
required ), table of contents (is required) and references do not count toward
the length of the paper. - The paper, including citations, references and general format will be APA compliant.
- In addition to the text and the Bible, the paper will contain at least five additional
references, two of which must be from peer-reviewed sources ( with website link). References should be from
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high-quality sources such as peer-reviewed sources, trade journals and business journals.
Sources such as Wikipedia, e-How, blogs or similar sites will not count toward the
minimum number of references. - In addressing the organizational behavior topics chosen, it is recommended that the
analysis include the following aspects (you don’t have to use them all, but these are good
places to start):
a. A description of the topic (a must)
b. The theoretical foundation of the topic (a must)
c. How the topic manifested itself in the organization (evidence)
d. Effects of the topic on the organization
e. Did the topic manifest itself as what you read suggested it would?
f. Does that organizational behavior aspect propel or hinder the organization in
achieving is mission?
g. What alternatives are there to the situation(s) you saw?
h. Was the organization using the Organizational Behavior principles effectively?
What evidence is there of this?
i. Do you have any recommendations for the organization based on what you have
learned in Organizational Behavior and what you saw? - The paper will contain a significant section integrating Christian worldview perspectives
with the observations. In addition to evaluating the Organizational Behavior situation or
practice from a theoretical viewpoint, the learners must also evaluate the situation from
the point of view of the biblical foundations provided in this course. Learners must
evaluate whether or not the principle as practiced by the organization is consistent with
the biblical foundations (compare and contrast) and to evaluate the potential change in
effectiveness of the organization were the biblical foundations to be employed. If the
organization does purport to operate from a biblical point of view, the learners will
evaluate the extent to which the organization appears to be consistent with the biblical
foundation in its organizational behavior. At least 1,000 words of the final paper should
be devoted to this aspect of the project.
Sample Solution