... | |Course title: | Table of Contents Introduction 3 Researching the topic 3 Name of topic 3 Definitions 3 Background information 3 Research methods and sources 3-4 Identify the needs 4 Coasting 5 Program delivery plan...
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...I. II. III. IV. Course Number Title Units Course Description : MBACOG4 : HUMAN BEHAVIOR IN THE ORGANIZATION : Three (3) : The course gives an insight into the intricacies of organizational processes. It is designed to help develop the students’ awareness of their behavior and performance in the workplace as affected by their personalities, skills, potentials, job satisfaction, motivation, leadership abilities, among others. It also promotes an understanding of people and organizational dynamics which would enable the students to adapt and adjust better in the workplace. Additional topics like ethics, performance and commitment, and becoming a better employee would impress on students the ways by which they could become valuable assets to the organization. Different activities which include case studies and reaction papers bring to life the theories and concepts, while honing the students’ analytical, critical and decision-making skills. V. Objectives of the Course: At the end of the course, the business student should be able to: A. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Cognitive discuss the key concepts of the course. describe the different theories learned. explain the structure and design of organizations. expound on organizational processes and dynamics. describe the role of culture, groups and leaders in promoting and sustaining the quality of employee performance. 6. Discuss the implications of personality, individual differences, values, attitudes, teamwork, ethics, trust and commitment...
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...Case study Albert & Fred Nowadays, sexual harassment is very common in the places of work across the globe. The sexual harassment can be defined in the form of sexual assaults, sexually threatening behaviour, and sexual coercion etc. The sexual harassment can be occurring in many different ways and scenarios. Many philosophers have argued on the sexual harassment and there are several definitions of sexual harassment among those philosophers. On the other hand, there are many activities and behaviours which can be consider sexual in nature but it is not necessary that all the sexual behaviours count as sexual harassment. The assigned case of Albert and Fred will examine in the light of Edmund Wall’s sexual harassment definition. The sexual harassment theory of Edmund Wall illustrates that, this case is not sexual harassment because many aspects of his definition of sexual harassment are missing in the case study. In this paper it will be proving by the references that this case does not come in sexual harassment. Wall’s theory of sexual harassment argues that the sexual harassment occurs when the harasser does not attempt consent from his victim. Wall introduces some of the mandatory and sufficient conditions of sexual harassment, when the both conditions happen together then a situation changed to the sexual harassment. Wall considered X as the harasser and Y is the victim “Y does not consent to discuss with X, X’s or someone else’s purported sexual interest in Y” (Wall...
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...Groups and Teams Teams and Groups This paper will explain the differences between a group and a team as well as the importance of workplace diversity in an organization and how it relates to team dynamics in the workplace. The importance of groups and teams within the workplace is essential to understand the meaning of both terms. Groups Groups is a collection of individuals who have regular contact and frequent interaction, mutual influence, common feelings of camaraderie, and who work together to achieve a common set of goals (Business Dictionary.com, 2010). Forming a group based on surrounding personalities and behavior is not difficult, although the effectiveness of groups may vary. A group's interpersonal dynamics can range from compatibility to intolerance, which could make consensus building difficult for leadership. In-group there is separate characteristics of every individual working with the group. This means every individual has his or her own job to perform. Teams Teams are a group of people with a full set of complementary skills required to complete a task, job, or project (Business Dictionary.com, 2010). Team members operate with a high degree of interdependence, share authority and responsibility for self-management, are accountable for collective performance, and work toward a common goal and shared reward (Business Dictionary.com, 2010). A team offers skills that are advantages...
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...Application Paper Introduction Organizational behavior, which studies the impact that individuals, groups, and structure have on behavior within organizations, has a purpose of applying its knowledge toward improving an organization’s effectiveness (Colquitt, 2015). For past 2 weeks, total of six groups presented their topic related to organizational behavior. On May 14th, groups presented materials on office etiquette, difference between successful and poor management in health care, and effective communication. Groups on June 4th delivered their information on harassment in workplace, motivation, and workplace diversity. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the application of the content reviewed in past two class meetings for the future profession. May 14th, 2015 The presentation on office etiquette was very inspiring. Etiquette, an ethical and socially acceptable behavior regarding professional practice or action among the members of a profession in their dealings with each other, is a very important aspect that helps smooth the interaction within the workplace (“Etiquette”, n.d.). Office etiquette is important because it can act as a key to effective communication and an obstacle at the same time. As a future nurse manager, I will be dealing with people above and below my level, who I need to show proper manner to gain respect and a sense of professionalism, and promote effective communication without any distractions like inappropriate office etiquette. I will...
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...Psychology Alisa M. Davis Psych 570/Organizational Psychology March 28, 2012 University of Phoenix Organizational Psychology The field of organizational psychology focuses more on group type settings and situations, usually in offices and workplace environments. This field of psychology takes research and theories to intervene and communicate numerous strategies and applies them in group situations in both workplace and non-workplace settings. Psychologists in this field are usually focused on helping individuals better understand his or her interactions with others, so that each individual can better work together to accomplish goals at hand. This paper will define organizational psychology and explain the evolution of the field of organizational psychology. This paper will also compare and contrast organizational psychology with related disciplines and analyze the role of research and statistics in the field of organizational psychology. Definition of Organizational Psychology According to Rutgers On-line Dictionary (2007) the definition of organizational psychology has an in-depth meaning. The definition consists of intervening in a situation that deals with individuals in order to achieve one or numerous objectives. These objectives usually involve raising or improving performance, improving relationships and systems, enhancing equity and fairness and increasing subjective well being (Jex & Britt, 2008)...
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...Groups and Teams Paper The future world of management is relying on Groups and Teams, who can function in a business setting for productive success. However, if using the managing skills correctly Teams and Groups may evolve into an effective high performing organization. The effort of writing this paper is to enlighten readers on the difference between Groups and Teams dynamical functioning. Nevertheless, with the provision of exclusive examination this paper will further bring out the importance of workplace diversity in an organizational environment; and team dynamics in the workplace. The most effective way to help readers understand the difference between Groups and Teams begins with defining the two organizations for clarity. The definition of a” Group is a small group of people with complementary skills in which a leader’s goal and approach; and are willing to be held accountable by the leader” (Mackin, 2007). Groups attainments are approached by the leader’s goals for dominate support. The accountability of a group is thrives on individual accountability. However, the viewpoints of leaders are for the production of its organization the supervisor has input. Subsequently group decisions are made by voting rather than members acquiring any input. However, “a team is a small group of people with complementary skills and abilities with common goals and approaches for which they hold each other accountable” (Mackin, 2007). Teams require structure and support, aside from...
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...Values and Reflection Paper Enrique Riccardi CJA/474 - MANAGING CRIMINAL JUSTICE PERSONNEL January 25, 2014 Jason Husky Abstract Reflection paper will address some topics while reflecting on core values, brief description on how some professionals in the field acquire their own values and with time may change their values. It will give a definition of what values in the workplace are, and explain what these values do for us as professionals. In this paper the reader will also be able to see the breakdown the nature and the overall importance of human and professional values in the work place. Write a 700- to 1,050-word reflection paper in which you address the following concepts: * Identify your core values. * Describe how people acquire and change values. * Explain what values do for and to us. * Explain the nature and importance of human values in the workplace. Defining core values may vary from people’s education and ethical values that they have learned through life. Core values for a law enforcement agency it will be the fundamentals beliefs of the organization. They are normally used as guiding principles for the organization and it will dictate the way the organization will operate. These core values will help identify what should be done and what should not be done in the organization; right and wrong. By clarifying where the organization would like to be in the future, and letting all of its members what is and will be expected...
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...presidency of African American Barack Obama. Also discussed are religious integration and international collaboration. Race and Workplace Integration The Civil Rights Act of 1964 stands as one of the greatest achievements in U.S. history. Although the law made discrimination illegal, its effectiveness, especially Title VII covering the employment domain, remains highly contested. The authors argue that legal shifts produce workplace racial integration only to the extent that there are additional political pressures on firms to desegregate. They examine fluctuating national political pressure to enforce equal employment opportunity law and affirmative action mandates as key influences on the pace of workplace racial desegregation and explore trajectories of Black-White integration in U.S. workplaces since 1966. Their results show that although federal and state equal employment opportunity pressures had initial successes in reducing racial segregation in workplaces, little progress has been made since the early 1980s. They conclude that racial desegregation is an ongoing politically mediated process, not a natural or inevitable outcome of early civil rights movement victories. Discrimination in Recruitment The article presents the author's comment on the paper by Jerry M. Newman which addresses important issues related to operational definition of racial discrimination in employment. He contends that Newman examined the pattern of company responses to the candidate employees...
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...BSB40812CertificateIVinFrontlineManagement AssessmentTask1-Assignment Question1: Read the case study, then complete the task that follows. Case study Louise is employed by a community service organization in an area where a significant proportion of the local populations are Sudanese refugees. The organization provides support to local residents in finding work and accessing community groups, along with information about sport and recreational activities. At a team meeting, many of the case workers agree that their clients are not familiar with local facilities and amenities, including parks and sport facilities. Person to be briefed | When to brief them | Communicationmethod for brief | Information to beincluded in brief | Finance department | 5months before | Provide time, subject for presentation, place | When the money is needed by?Why the money is needed?How much money is needed?(printing cost, refreshment, venue hire) | Venue hires | 3months before | Send e-mail. Talk to on the phone, talk to them in person | Provide duration ,purpose of hire and equipment for presentation | Local newspaper | 2months before | Send e-mail. Talk to on the phone, talk to them in person | Provide time, subject for presentation, place | Promotional activities | 10weeks before | e-mail, phone and talk to them in person | Provide detail about what you promote for people, time | Print | 7weeks before | e-mail, phone and talk to them in person | Cost, due date...
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...the Office of Learning and Teaching, Department of Education and Training, Victoria, 2004 Authors Sandra Mahar and Maddy Harford Contributions This publication was developed by the Research and Development Branch, Office of Learning & Teaching for the Department of Education and Training. Contents INTRODUCTION: THE IMPORTANCE OF LEARNING IN THE KNOWLEDGE ECONOMY 4 Defining Learning 5 Overview of the paper 6 THEORIES OF LEARNING 7 Cognitive Learning Theories 7 Social Learning Theories 7 Constructivist Theories 8 Experiential Learning 9 Adult Learning, or Andragogy 9 Multiple Intelligences 10 Situated Learning Theory and Communities of Practice 10 FACTORS AFFECTING LEARNING 12 Neurological development and functioning 12 Emotional and Social Factors 13 Generic Skills 14 The ICT Revolution 15 CONCLUSION 16 Bibliography 17 Selected Resources 17 Introduction: The Importance of Learning in the Knowledge Economy This paper is the first in a series of occasional papers developed by the Research Branch within the...
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...Workplace bullying and union involvement Introduction Bullying is all around us. We’ve seen it on the school playgrounds as children all the way through to the companies which we are employed. I’m sure at some point in our lives we ourselves have fallen victim to bullying or have even the person doing the bullying. Unfortunately, bullying is an increasing problem within the organization. To date, there are approximately 54 million people out there who have been victims to workplace bullying; of which, 45 percent suffer from various health problems due to stress and 40 percent were either fired because their work productivity diminished or they eventually quit because they couldn’t handle it anymore (Bennett-Alexander, 2012). Since bullying is such a common offense, it is often difficult to detect. This briefing will provide information about the problem, guidance on how to tackle it before it gets out of control, and what to include in an effective prevention policy and how to put it into action. What is bullying? The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) classified workplace bullying not only as a form of harassment; they also gave bullying its own category under their definition of workplace violence (“Workplace violence”, n.d.). If not dealt with immediately, the bullying has the potential to lead into something more severe or fatal. Bullying is not just an employment problem; it’s an issue of power and feeling dominant. It can also raise...
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...Pg.1 Substance Abuse Paper: Drug Abuse HCA/250 Erika Delmar Windy M. Stimmel October 4, 2015 Pg. 2 Substance Abuse Paper: Drug Abuse What is the definition of drug abuse, this definition is defined as a habitual taking of addictive or illegal drugs. (Dictionary Online) Addiction is a chronic, often relapsing brain disease that causes compulsive drug seeking and use, despite harmful consequences to the addicted individual and to those around him or her. Even though the initial decision to take drugs is voluntary for most people, the brain changes that occur over time challenge an addicted person’s self-control and hamper his or her ability to resist intense impulses to take drugs. Drug abuse is something that needs to be taken serious, those who are abusing drugs might not think they are, but to those around them they see the difference quicker than others might. Drug Abuse in the Workplace When those who abuse or use drug, or with family members that use or abuse drugs, do not understand that their workplace is suffering also. You may ask why, and this is the reason the company loses money because productivity is not where it should be, the employee is absent a lot which takes a toll on the other employees, because they have to work harder because of the employee calling out or not showing up. Injuries happen a lot when the employee is under the influence of any type of drug. Drugs...
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...IS A RISK ASSESSMENT? A “Risk Assessment” (RA) is a commonly used procedure in workplace of today to assess and document the level of risk a certain work activity may have. RA’s are routinely used in numerous industries including; Engineering Building / construction Workplace training Emergency Services Scientific laboratories It is likely that whatever workplace you go to, especially a scientific research lab, you will be expected to conduct and document RAs for your research projects. WHY DO WE DO RISK ASSESSMENTS? An RA ensures we, as researchers, are undertaking a particular activity in the safest way possible through thorough planning to minimise risk to ourselves, public and the environment. Whilst the use of RAs are is a mandatory requirement under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (2000) and Regulations (2001), it is more than just a paper filling exercise. The use of an RA ensures the following occurs:TERMS, DEFINITIONS AND TOOLS USED IN THE RA PROCESS The following tables (Tables 1 to 3) can be used to categorise the risks, consequences and recommended actions for each identified hazard. The following information describes what is involved in completing a full risk assessment. For each BABS course, you have been provided with information which is a condensed form of risk assessment which you may use in order to complete an RA for each practical you do. DEFINITIONS USED IN RISK ASSESSMENTS Hazard: A hazard is a source of potential harm or a situation...
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... PSY/475 September 18, 2013 Maggie Boone Psychological Testing There are tests of every type that most people will have to take throughout their lives. There are driving tests, tests to get into college, tests in all varieties of schools and even in the workplace, when being hired or promoted. There are also tests in the world of psychology, including testing in schools and the workplace. Psychological testing will be defined, with a few different varying descriptions from a few sources, since there is not just one definition for this type of test. The major categories of tests will be described and the major uses and users of these tests will be identified. The concepts of reliability and validity will be compared and contrasted, and how they both impact the field of psychological testing will be discussed. Definition of the term “test” “The glossary of the authoritative Standards for Educational and Psychology Tests,” according to our textbook, “says that a test is an evaluative device or procedure in which a sample of an examinee’s behavior in a specified domain is obtained and subsequently evaluated and scored using a standardized process,” (Hogan, 2007, p. 12). The same source also says that psychological testing is defined as “any procedure...
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