PSY 428 Week 3 Individual Assignment “Improving Organizational Performance” Simulation Summary

Resource: “Improving Organizational Performance” Simulation located on the Week Three Course website

Complete the simulation “Improving Organizational Performance.”

Prepare a 950- to 1,200-word simulation summary in which you address the following items:

·  For each of the four major phases in the simulation, briefly describe:

o  The situation

o  Your recommended solution(s), including why

o  Your results

·  Summarize the organizational psychology concepts addressed in this simulation by answering the following questions:

o  Based on the situation illustrated in the simulation, what theory/theories of employee motivation could be used to increase productivity? Why?

o  Based on your findings from the simulation, how can knowledge of human behavior, cognition, and affect, be used to enhance relationships in the workplace?

o  Based on your findings from the simulation, how can organizations reduce workplace stressors for employees?

Format according to APA standards.