RECENT ASSIGNMENT

STEP 1: Use the same company from Project 1 =GENERAL ELECTRIC (GE)
(or contact the professor if you wish to make any changes).
STEP 2: Refer to the grading rubric at the bottom of this page for a description of what is expected to earn 100% on this assignment.
STEP 3: Prepare a double-spaced report (12-point font) between 3-5 pages that examines course concepts in a company of your choice. The minimum length excludes Cover & References.
STEP 4: Must incorporate research resources from the Egan Library:
Go to http://www.uas.alaska.edu/library/
Under Find Articles, select “Find Databases by Subject”
Select “Business & Management” • Select “Business Source Premier “ (EBSCOhost)
Use the search features to find articles using related topics/terms.
Only use articles that were published in 2015 or are newer.
For assistance, see http://www.uas.alaska.edu/library/research/index.html
STEP 5: Before submitting, refer to grading rubric again and makes sure all sections are adequate.
OUTLINE
(these subheadings are required - papers without them will be be returned)
I. Purpose of Assignment (highlight any changes you make from Project 1)
II. Company Brief (highlight any changes you make from Project 1)
III. Leadership: Power & Influence (Chapter 13)
a. Definitions - reference textbook
b. Theory - (e.g. types of power, using influence, organizational politics, conflict, negotiation)
c. Application (Examples Based on Company Research)
d. Organizational Outcomes (see correlational graphs at end of chapter - Figure 13-7 on pg. 431)
IV. Leadership: Styles & Behaviors (Chapter 14)
a. Definitions - reference textbook
b. Theory - (e.g. leader-member exchange, decision-making styles, traits, behavior, life-cycle, transformational/transactional)
c. Application (Examples Based on Company Research)
d. Organizational Outcomes (see correlational graphs at end of chapter - Figure 14-7 on pg. 465)
V. Organizational Structure (Chapter 15)
a. Definitions - reference textbook
b. Theory - (e.g. elements of organizational structure, design, mechanistic vs. organic, common forms)
c. Application (Examples Based on Company Research)
d. Organizational Outcomes (see correlational graphs at end of chapter - Figure 15-7 on pg. 499)
VI. Organizational Culture (Chapter 16)
a. Definitions - reference textbook
b. Theory - (e.g. components, typology, strengths, subcultures, ASA framework, socialization, M&A, values)
c. Application (Examples Based on Company Research)
d. Organizational Outcomes (see correlational graphs at end of chapter - Figure 16-7 on pg. 529)
VII. Conclusion (summarize your report in the context of Organizational Behavior; no new ideas).
VIII. References* (excluded from the page-length requirement).
GRADING RUBRIC
1. Definitions 20% - Adequately defines the concepts. References theories and related information to demonstrate a thorough understanding of the course material. Cites textbook.
2. Concept/Theory 20% - Explains concept against existing models, paradigms, or theories as outlined in the designated chapter. Provides full explanation demonstrating understanding of material. Cites textbook.
3. Application 20% - Provides example of concept in action based on research which can include interviews, internet searches of credible sources (company websites, business periodicals, etc.). Includes two academic sources per concept (8 total) using Egan Library resources (see Step 4 above).
4. Organizational Outcomes 20% - Discusses connection between concept on job performance AND organizational commitment (see Ch.2/Ch.3 for refresher) and also references correlational data in the textbook (see page numbers above).
5. Quality 20% - Written concisely; has introduction/body/conclusion/references/in-text citations for all sources listed on References page; uses subheadings (required), correct grammar, 12-point font, and APA style formatting. No 1st person. If previously asked by professor to visit UAS Writing Center, paper is preceded by confirmation of student utilization of that resource from Writing Center staff.