This research paper allows you to showcase what you have learned from this course within an organization of your choice. Also, it is a chance to use theories gained from the coursework and show how to apply these to an organization to improve effectiveness.
You are to consider yourself a consultant that was just hired by organizational leadershipit does not matter if it is a private or public organizationto assist with a lingering problem that has impacted the organizations effectiveness. This problem can be related to an area that you want to research and interests you; e.g., employees upset over anticipated change, performance evaluations being over-inflated, unethical practices, leadership not considering personal choices in the decision-making process, or any other similar problems. Once you identify the organizational problem, you should develop a plan to address the problem, identify reasons why you feel the problem occurred, label reasons you feel the problem is persistent, and develop a means to overcome the problem. Also, integrate a long-term plan to ensure this problem does not happen again or at least is minimized.
You should consider all the main topics, readings, and discussions you have encountered throughout the course. This paper is a critical part of the class and should not be developed at the last minute.
This paper is to be 810 pages long. No more than 15% of your paper should be from direct quotes. No references can be listed on the reference page that do not first appear in the text of your paper. There should be a minimum of 6-8 peer-reviewed journal articles no older than five years old that provide support for the research. This page count does not include the title page, abstract, tables, graphics, and reference pages. The current edition of the APA is the guiding manual for form and style for this project. Each student is expected to find relevant, recent, and credible research. Under no circumstances will references from dictionaries or encyclopedias be accepted as references, including online sources such as Wikipedia.
Essentials of Organizational Behavior, 14th Edition. (2017). Robbins, Stephen P.,
Judge, Timothy A. Pearson Education.
