Management essay
Group Project Guidelines
The purpose of this group paper is to take a course concept (concept related to human behavior in organizations) and apply it to an organization in the real world. The organization can be one where the group can get access to information directly, or it can be an organization that is covered in the (legitimate) business press.
Select a topic/ concept covered in this class, and develop an analysis relating the concept(s) to a real world organizational event/ practice. This project will require you to apply and integrate concepts that you are learning.
The final paper should be roughly 3-4 pages (approximately 1000-1400 words, double-spaced, Times New Roman, 12-point font, 1” margins), not including exhibits or other data presented in an appendix.
Write your paper with the following components:
1) Define the focal problem, event, or the practice you have chosen. How do concepts of the class apply to the problem/ practice?
2) Describe why the subject that you have chosen is important.
3) Discuss how the concepts from class apply to your topic/ situation.
4) Describe what you recommend, and how those recommendations will address the results/ findings from your analysis.
Grading Criteria:
· The focal issue is stated clearly.
· There is sufficient detail for the reader to understand the situation.
· Course concepts are used to support and clarify the issue description, analysis, and recommendations.
· The paper demonstrates clear understanding of course concepts.
· You use citations appropriately.
· The paper is concise and well written. This measure includes, but is not limited to competent use of grammar, spelling and word choice.
· The extent to which the other members of your team value your contribution.