Starbucks organizational behavior concepts

Purpose of Assignment What to Do The aim is two-fold: 1) it allows you to research and explore organizational behavior concepts in depth and 2) it allows you to evaluate a current concept within organizational behavior within multiple organizations using the OB concepts we have learned and the analytical skills developed in the course. You will select a current concept in OB and identify at least four organizations in which this concept is applied to research and present on. 1. Identify three (3) organizations known to successfully apply the chosen organizational behavior concept to their organizational structure. *At least one of these organizations should come from Forbes 100 Best Places to Work list for this year. 2. Identify one (1) organization known to unsuccessfully apply the chosen organizational behavior concept to their organizational structure. 3. Be prepared to discuss how this organizational concept is applied in your own workplace – or could be applied. *While the main focus of your research should focus on the OB concept chosen, you may incorporate other OB concepts/theories that strengthen your research. Be sure to aim for depth rather than breadth regarding the use of use of additional OB concepts. Any additional concepts should NOT change the focus of your research, but strengthen. Don’t forget to include: Deliverables 1. Description of the OB concept. The history and theories behind the use of this concept, as well as any negative opinions or theories against the concept. 2. What benefits do you see with the use of this OB concept? 4. Identify three (3) organizational known to successfully apply the chosen organizational behavior concept to their organizational structure. *At least one of these organizations should come from Forbes 100 Best Places to Work list for this year. Provide a describe the organizations chosen, their background and how/why this OB concept was applied. Be sure to included examples of concept applied within each organization (answers may vary based on organization) 3. How it has this concept impacted the organizations? (answers may vary based on organization) 4. These the organizations viewed as leaders in their industry because of the use of the OB concepts? (answers may vary based on organization) 5. Identify one (1) organization known to unsuccessfully apply the chosen organizational behavior concept to their organizational structure. Provide a describe the organizations chosen, their background and how/why this OB concept was applied and unsuccessful. 6. Compare and contrast the organizations’ use of the OB concept. Written Component: • Prepare a report to address all aspects of the assignment. • This report should be no less than 15 pages and no more than 20 of content. Imaged (graphs, charts, & images should not count towards your 15 pages of • • • content – Title page and Reference does not count towards your 15 pages of content. You must have at least 10 references (5 must be scholarly peer-reviewed articles). All outside sources should be referenced and must be properly cite both in text and on your reference page. In addition to the 15 pages of content, you will want a title page and references. This report MUST be in proper APA format. Evaluation Rubric Component Project overview Justification for hypotheses Supporting evidence Review of relevant research Maintains purpose/focus Methodology • Sample • Procedures • Measures • Data analytic plan Grammar, clarity, and organization References and citations Exemplary (3) Effectively and insightfully develops a set of testable, supportable and impactful study hypotheses. The introduction section provides a cogent overview of conceptual and theoretical issues related to the study hypotheses. Demonstrates outstanding critical thinking. Adequate (2) Develops a set of testable and supportable hypotheses. Inadequate (1) Hypotheses are not testable or justifiable. The introduction section provides a logical overview of conceptual and theoretical issues related to the study hypotheses. Demonstrates competent critical thinking. Very little support for the conceptual and theoretical relevant to the study hypotheses was provided. Provides little evidence of sound critical thinking. Provides clearly appropriate evidence to support position Sophisticated integration, synthesis, and critique of literature from related fields. Places work within larger context. Provides adequate evidence to support position Provides a meaningful summary of the literature.