Final Paper – Overview
The final project for this course is the creation of a research paper.
You will be examining organizational behavior and how it affects corporate strategy and decision making.
This project will enable you to identify alternatives and recommend thoroughly defended strategies that leaders can use for best practices.
Final Paper – Components
Define the central OB issue or problem.
Recommend at least three solutions for the issue or problem.
Determine an implementation strategy for each proposed solution.
Conclusion
Final Paper � Identification of the Organizational Behavior Central Issue(s) or Problem(s).
Define the central OB issue or problem.
Substantiate multiple aspects of the problem or issue in detail.
Include factors like:
Key players and their role in the OB issue or problem (internal and/or external)
Key stakeholder groups (i.e., employees, customers, communities) and their role in the OB issue or problem (internal and/or external)
Values and behaviors (internal)
Culture and structure (internal)
Design processes (internal)
Reward systems (internal)
Economic and policy instruments used by the government (external)
Final Paper � Identification of the Organizational Behavior Central Issue
The identified organizational behavior issues of your chosen organization should demonstrate a comprehensive exploration of issues and ideas relating to specific theories and concepts from the course.
Your analysis should be from an organizational perspective and not a business or historical perspective. The history of your chosen organization should�be presented only as background information to build the context for the final paper.
Final Paper � Recommend at Least Three Solutions
Recommend at least three solutions for the issue or problem.
Explain each solution and its relevance to the context of the OB issue.
Defend the selection of each solution by:
Interpreting and applying course concepts and theories to your defense when they are applicable
Citing specific examples/scenarios showing the application of your solutions
Recommending strategies for success that are supported by valid and reliable scholarly resources
Final Project � Implementation Strategy
Determine an implementation strategy for each proposed solution.
Be sure to include deliberate implementation strategies around OB and best practices that take into consideration the dynamics of the groups involved.
Final Project – Conclusion
Conclusion
Write a summary focusing on key elements of your final product.
Tie the key elements of your proposals and implementation strategies to the issue, highlighting the positive effects the proposal will have on the performance of the organization.
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Milestone 3: Draft of Research Paper: �Practice Opportunity� or �Dress Rehearsal�
You will create a draft of your research paper. This is a practice opportunity to see how your final paper is coming along.
Review your outline in order to address each section, and be sure to include a conclusion that ties the paper together.
The paper must be in APA format and include at least six scholarly resources. The page length requirement is 10 to 12 pages (not including title and reference pages).
Final Paper Requirements
List in APA format at least six scholarly sources of information that reflect the depth and breadth of your research
Your text is not considered a �research� source as it is readily available
Do not over rely on your text to validate your analysis and recommended solutions as it does not show the depth and breadth of your research
All final paper assignments should be free from spelling and grammatical errors
Below find my original proposal but i am open to changing it.
Topic
Closing of Blockbuster Chain Stores.
This is a very good topic relating to organizational behavior because of the complexity of the ownerships views and direction it took the company. Owner David Cook saw an opportunity to make some quick money and capitalized on it. There was not much foresight as to the direction and future of what this quickly growing company would be. Utilizing Minztberg�ss Managerial Roles from our text we can make several assumptions as to the rise and fall of Blockbuster. The different types of management, how those roles intertwine and ultimately how leadership commands the success or demise of a company, group, or organization.
Questions
1) How did the owners� final decisions facilitate in the loss of connection with its customers?
2) How did the centralized organizational structure impact its employees and their work environment?
3) How was the centralized management structure not efficient in strategic and long term management?
4) How did a societal shift force the company�s hand in making (or not making) drastic changes?
