[SOLVED] Organizational Behavior Application Paper

Grading Rubric: Organizational Behavior Application Paper

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The study of individual and group behavior in organizational settings has included topics such as diversity, motivation, team effectiveness, decision-making, conflict and negotiation, organizational communication, power and influence, and organizational culture. From the topics studied in OLCU 300, select three (3) that have changed your thinking and/or behavior, and have or will make a difference in your professional and/or personal effectiveness to discuss in the OB Application Paper.

The paper should begin with an introductory paragraph and include a discussion of the three selected topics (OB concepts), reflective analysis, and conclusion. For each selected topic, you will define and describe the concept including the theoretical background, link it to your experiences, and discuss how you will transfer learning to implement the concept in your professional and/or personal life. A key element of this paper requires you to reflect on the impact learning OB has had or will have on you and your effectiveness.

The paper should be specific; your grade will be determined by how well you demonstrate an understanding of key concepts and their impact. You are encouraged to use specific examples to illustrate key points While the focus of the paper is on your learning, insights, and real-world applications, it must be grounded on course concepts, including appropriate citations and a Reference page. Use expert citations from your textbook and respected authors such as found in articles or books retrieved from Brandman’s virtual library to define and describe each concept.

For each of the three topics you choose to discuss:
Define and briefly describe the concept (topic) and why it is important in OB; identifying major theories and/or theorists as appropriate
Connect the concept with your experiences outside the classroom and discuss how your thinking and/or behavior has or will change.
Describe how you will transfer learning and implement the concept; be specific about the impact of thinking and/or behaving differently
Reflect on your learning and why this concept has or will enhance your professional and/or personal effectiveness

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OB Application Paper Grading Rubric

EXEMPLARY
PROFICIENT
DEVELOPING
EMERGING
INCOMPLETE
Connections to Experience or Among Disciplines
50
Synthesizes relationships among experiences outside of the formal classroom to deepen understanding of multiple fields of study and to broaden own points of view. 42
Analyzes examples of life experiences, drawn from a variety of an to illuminate concepts/theories/
frameworks of fields of study. 36
Applies life eThe xperiences and academic knowledge to infer differences, as well as similarities, and acknowledge perspectives other than own. 29
Explains cThe onnections between life experiences and those academic texts and ideas perceived as similar and related to own interests.
28-0

Failed to complete assignment or violates academic integrity policy.

Transfer
50
Synthesizes and applies skills, abilities, theories, or methodologies gained in one situation to explore complex issues and problem solve in an innovative way in a new situation. 42
Analyzes skills, abilities, theories, or methodologies gained in one situation to problem solve or make revisions in a new situation. 36
Applies skills, abilities, theories, or methodologies gained in one situation to contribute to the understanding of problems or issues in a new situation. 29
Explains skills, abilities, theories, or methodologies gained in one situation that can be used in a new situation. 28-0

Failed to complete assignment or violates academic integrity policy.

Reflection and Self-Assessment
50
Synthesizes, envisions and designs a “future” self that builds on experiences and continued learning that occurs across multiple and diverse contexts. 42
Analyzes changes in own learning over time, including strengths and challenges, recognizing complex contextual factors that include, but not limited to working with ambiguity and risk, dealing with frustration and considering ethical frameworks with increasing self-awareness. 36
Apply strengths and challenges in learning experiences, recognizing contextual factors that include, but not limited to working with ambiguity and risk, dealing with frustration and considering ethical frameworks with increasing self-awareness. 29
Explains own learning experiences with general descriptors of strengths and challenges. 28-0

Failed to complete assignment or violates academic integrity policy.

OB Topic Analysis 60
Clearly and concisely offers an in-depth analysis of theoretical concepts and describes application for 3 critical OB concepts. Includes specific examples to illustrate key points. 50
Analyzes the theoretical concepts and application for 3 critical OB topics; two analyses are excellent but one may be superficial, focused on a minor concept, and/or lacking specific examples 44
Analyzes the theoretical concepts and application for 3 OB topics; one analysis is good but two may be superficial, focused on minor concepts, and/or lacking specific examples 35
Superficial if any analysis of the theoretical concepts and/or description of application for OB topics; may not address 3. Offers few if any examples 34-0

Failed to complete assignment or violates academic integrity policy.

Organization and Writing 40
Paper is well-written, and without spelling, grammar or punctuation errors. Sources are cited and APA standards followed. 33
Paper is well-written, but may have a few spelling, grammar and/or punctuation errors. Sources are cited and APA standards followed but with a few errors. 29
Paper is understandable but has multiple spelling, grammar and/or punctuation errors. Most sources are cited but with numerous APA errors. 23
Paper is not well-written and difficult to understand. It has numerous spelling, grammar and/or punctuation errors. Sources are not cited and/or incorrect 22-0

Failed to complete assignment or violates academic integrity policy.

Adapted from: “VALUE Rubric: Integrative Learning.” In Terrel L. Rhodes, ed., Assessing Outcomes and Improving Achievement: Tips and Tools for Using Rubrics (Washington: Association of American Colleges and Universities, 2010), 50-51.