Topic Selection\t1. \ufffd\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Select a specific organization of interest to you and identify a problem at the firm related to organizational behavior (OB).\t2. \ufffd\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Think of yourself as an organizational consultant and assume that a key manager has requested a thorough analysis and recommended course of action to resolve an actual organizational problem that will make a difference to the future performance of the organization.\t3. \ufffd\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Identify which of our TCOs or specific topics in the syllabus are related to the problem you identify.\tResearch Sources\t1. \ufffd\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 All papers must have a minimum of six scholarly sources cited within the text of the paper and identified in the references section.\t2. \ufffd\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Additional research sources can be attached in a bibliography.\t3. \ufffd\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Review the following document for instructions on how to access and use EBSCOhost for your research: EBSCOhost.\tPaper Format\t1. \ufffd\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 All papers should be single sided, double-spaced, using a 11- or 12-point font.\t2. \ufffd\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Length of the paper to be between 10 and 12 pages, not counting cover page and appendices.\t3. \ufffd\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The first page should include the title of the work, student name, address, telephone and e-mail address, course number, date, and instructor name.\t4. \ufffd\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Follow APA style for general format and citations.\t5. \ufffd\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Paper sections must adhere to the guidelines below and each section must be labeled in the text.\t6. \ufffd\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Language should be clear, concise, and precise.\t7. \ufffd\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Tone should be professional, consistent, and not filled with jargon.\t8. \ufffd\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Grammar and syntax (sentence structure) must be correct.\t9. \ufffd\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Report must be free of misspellings and typos.\tTables and Figures\t1. \ufffd\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 All figures and tables must be referred to in your text before they appear on the page.\t1. \ufffd\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Figures and tables should appear on the same page as or the page after the text that refers to them.\t2. \ufffd\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 All figures and tables need captions. Captions go below figures and above tables.\tQuotations and Citations\t1. \ufffd\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Quotations and citations are crucial components of a research paper and must be present.\t2. \ufffd\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Failure to properly cite research sources and borrowed ideas is plagiarism.\t3. \ufffd\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Refer to APA style guide for assistance with properly citing quoted and\/or borrowed materials and ideas.\tMilestones\tBack to Top\tWEEK \ufffd \ufffd\u00a0 ACTION REQUIRED\t1 \ufffd\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Familiarize yourself with course content and select an organization and problem area to research.\t2 \ufffd\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Submit written Brief Proposal of Research containing the following:\t1. \ufffd\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A brief overview of the chosen organization and your role in it\t2. \ufffd\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Preliminary problem statement in the form of a researchable question\t3. \ufffd\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A brief narrative description of the organizational problem that you would like to research and resolve\t4. \ufffd\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Which TCO or textbook topic your problem is related to\t3 \ufffd\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Conduct library research on your topic.\t1. \ufffd\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Identify a minimum of six scholarly resources for your project.\t2. \ufffd\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 All resources for the paper must come from the DeVry library and must be of scholarly quality.\t3. \ufffd\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Use the librarians for assistance in accessing materials.\t4. \ufffd\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Review the “using EBSCO” tutorial.\tPlease Note: Articles found online (many on consulting company websites, Internet magazines, or other blogs) will not be considered an acceptable scholarly resource. Conduct your research through a library where you can be assured that the sources are of scholarly quality.\t4 \ufffd\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Submit written Expanded Research Proposal containing the following:\t1. \ufffd\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Documentation of at least three initial scholarly sources from the library\t2. \ufffd\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Expanded introduction to the organization\t3. \ufffd\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Expanded description of your chosen problem\t4. \ufffd\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Preliminary solution options (bulleted)\t5. \ufffd\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Preliminary analysis of leadership and organizational behavior concepts addressed in the paper\t5″\ufffd7 \ufffd Continue to work on class project; seek instructor help as required.\t7 \ufffd\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Submit completed project.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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