BUS5113 - Organizational Theory and Behavior
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CombinedAssignments.docxDiscussion Assignment:
In the study of human behaviors, organizational leaders must understand concepts such as values, attitudes, perceptions, and behaviors of people. The objective is to align their thoughts, emotions, and competencies with organizational success. We often ask why people do things the way they do or behave in a certain way. Research these attributes and provide references.
Address the following questions:
1. How are values formed? How do they influence our attitudes toward work and others?
2. In the workers’ perspective, why are perceptions their reality?
3. Why do negative behaviors affect organizational success?
4. What can organizational leaders do to foster a positive work environment?
Your Discussion posts should be a minimum of 250 words in length and not more than 750 words. Use APA citations and references for the textbook and any other sources used.
In the discussion forum, you are expected to participate often and engage in deep levels of discourse. Please post your initial response as early as possible and continue to participate throughout the unit. You are required to post an initial response to the question/issue presented in the Forum and then respond to at least 3 of your classmates’ initial posts. You should also respond to anyone who has responded to you.
Written Assignment
In the study of human behaviors, organizational leaders must understand concepts such as values, attitudes, perceptions, and behaviors of people. The objective is to align their thoughts, emotions, and competencies with organizational success. We often ask why people do things the way they do or behave in a certain way. Research these attributes and provide references.
Address the following questions:
1. How are values formed? How do they influence our attitudes toward work and others?
2. In the workers’ perspective, why are perceptions their reality?
3. Why do negative behaviors affect organizational success?
4. What can organizational leaders do to foster a positive work environment?
Your Discussion posts should be a minimum of 250 words in length and not more than 750 words. Use APA citations and references for the textbook and any other sources used.
In the discussion forum, you are expected to participate often and engage in deep levels of discourse. Please post your initial response as early as possible and continue to participate throughout the unit. You are required to post an initial response to the question/issue presented in the Forum and then respond to at least 3 of your classmates’ initial posts. You should also respond to anyone who has responded to you.
Portfolio Activity
Our perception can sometimes ignore important aspects when we scan our surroundings. For example, in a situation, our assumptions quickly set in. We focus on what is present and ignore what is missing, which can possibly clarify the behavior of those around us. Amy Herman termed this phenomenon as the pertinent negative (Burkus, 2016). Sometimes, the most valuable information is what we cannot see. In the study of perceptions, this consideration can help us to respond better and avoid misjudgments.
Research the concept, Pertinent Negative as it relates to our personal behaviors and perceptions. Then answer the following questions in essay format:
1. What are the benefits of Pertinent Negative in human interaction?
2. How can we use the broader view of things in improving our relationships with others?
3. If you were a manager, how would you use pertinent negative in understanding employee behaviors and actions?
4. Reflect on your current situation to see how this concept can improve your own attitudes, perceptions, and behaviors.
The Portfolio Activity entry should be a minimum of 400 words and not more than 750 words. Use APA citations and references if you use ideas from the readings or other sources.
Reference:
Burkus, D. (2016, September 14). How to notice what you can’t see. Inc. Retrieved from https://www.inc.com/david-burkus/how-to-notice-what-you-cant-see.html
Additional Instructions:
· Cite at lease 3 reference in APA format for each of the 3 assignments.
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