COURSE DESCRIPTION Presents the fundamental concepts of organizational behavior. Emphasizes the human problems and behaviors in organizations and methods of dealing with these problems. Focuses on motivation, informal groups, power and politics, communication, ethics, conflict resolution, employment laws, technology and people, and managing change. INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS Required Resources Nelson, D., & Quick, J. C. (2009). Organizational behavior: 2010 custom edition. Mason, OH: Cengage
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1. Stages of conflict As the textbook states, every organization has an optimal level of conflict that can be considered highly functional as it helps generate positive performance. When conflict level is too low, performance can suffer. I completely agree with this and it proves to be true in my job. The first stage of conflict is perceived conflict, which is a cognitive awareness on the part of at least one group that events have occurred or that conditions exist favorable to creating overt
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FOODCORP REFLECTION PAPER 1. INTRODUCTION In FoodCorp simulation, held on 22 nd of November, my position was VP Marketing Services and I worked under the head of SVP Service Group. Service group consisted of 4 people including one senior vice president and three vice presidents. As VP of Marketing Services, I was responsible for marketing communications in general. I also mention about organizational structure of FoodCorp to establish a basis for my latter discussions. FoodCorp has a matrix
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and Team Dynamics Mary Martin University of Phoenix MGT307-Organizational Behavior and Group Dynamics Joey Martin, MBA April 25, 2011 Workplace Diversity and Team Dynamics Teamwork is the mantra of the business world for the new millennium. Organizations are realizing that collective problem-solving, in a team setting, enhances creative and critical thinking skills, thus elevating productivity. This paper will explore the characteristics of and differences between groups and teams. Additionally
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Sociological Perspective Paper: Conflict Perspective Team "B' SOC/101- Introduction to Sociology October 13, 2014 Angela Rudibaugh Sociological Perspective Paper: Conflict Perspective Recently I viewed a video named Three Cups of Tea. The video highlighted the works of Nobel Peace Prize nominee Greg Morrison’s work through bringing educational institution to girls across the world. The video has brought up points pertaining to conflict perspective theory of sociology covering two classes
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Working in groups of 5 (4 person groups are acceptable) you will prepare an analysis of a particular organization in relation to a specific topic or concept. Your deliverable will consist of a written report, as well as supporting materials, along with a 30 minute class presentation. The purpose of this project is to give you the opportunity to apply course materials to an actual organization. Additionally, you will experience the processes and problems involved in working with others to reach
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Effective Communication paper Marquita Shelton CJA/ 304 Jim Daly August 03, 2015 University of Phoenix Effective Communication Paper In-effective communication is a major risk factor in health care organizations. Effective communication depends on limpidity: both the speaker and the listener should be in agreement about the message that was transmitted. But communication is influenced by a host of factors so the intended message is may not be understood. According
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Effective Communication paper Marquita Shelton CJA/ 304 Jim Daly August 03, 2015 University of Phoenix Effective Communication Paper In-effective communication is a major risk factor in health care organizations. Effective communication depends on limpidity: both the speaker and the listener should be in agreement about the message that was transmitted. But communication is influenced by a host of factors so the intended message is may not be understood. According
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Learning Team Debate Paper Team C BCOM/275 September 23, 2013 Kai Hintze Learning Team Debate Paper Entering into an armed military conflict with another country has few positive results. Unfortunately the US intervening in the Syrian Civil War may be a necessary evil to preserve the long standing belief that the use of chemical weapons will not be tolerated in warfare. Many will argue that there is no proof the Syrian government was responsible for the chemical weapons attack near
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GM 591Leadership and Organizational Behavior 6-19-2011 Introduction: PHSI is a water filtration manufacturer and distributer, located in Vernon Hills Illinois. The company employs around 85 employees through the United Sates, Korea, and Europe, with the majority of them in the United States. The company added a significant amount of employees after it was acquired by a venture capitalist company in late 2009. PHSI started as a small company in Sandpoint Idaho, in early 1999 with 3 employees
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