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PADM 5384 Organizational Theory & Behavior R. M Bittick, MPA, PhD

SHSU Summer 2019

Theory Report Instructions

Your assignment is to research and report on a particular organizational theory or organizational behavioral theory we cover in class in textbooks, Organization Theory and Public Management by Tompkins and Classics of Organizational Behavior edited by Natemeyer & Hersey. In this report, you are to explain the unit of analysis and level of analysis, assumptions and implications/expectations of this theory, along with how this theory, if put into practice, would both help and hinder establishing organizational credibility and institutional credibility.

So, go to SignUpGenius (https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080C4FAFA722ABFE3-theory) and sign-up to report on one (1) theory and the associated theorist(s). Then:

· Research this theory and associated theorist(s).

· Write the theory report (see the Theory Report Outline on the next page)

· explaining this theory including:

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· the unit of analysis and level of analysis, explicit and implicit assumptions, the implications/expectations given the assumptions and,

· extensions: argue how this theory, if put into practice, would both help and hinder establishing organizational credibility and institutional credibility.

· Points Possible: 100.

· Due Date: 7-19-2009. The due date depends on which theory you choose. When you have completed your report, upload it in a Word document file in Blackboard by the due date indicated, below.

· Length: 13+ pages in a Word document not including the Works Cited page(s).

· Format:

· Double spaced (1.5” is acceptable);

· 1” margins (don’t allow your computer to automatically indent the paragraphs);

· Use HEADINGS AND SUB-HEADINGS FOR EACH SECTION AND SUBSECTION OF THE REPORT! A heading is a title of a section of the report. A sub-heading is a title of a sub-section within a section of the report. The Roman numerals in the outline, below, indicate the sections, the letters are sub-headings.

· Font: Times New Roman or similar font, 12 pt.

· Citations: use the parenthetical method of documentation only (APA). Be sure to include the page numbers as required by the APA style manual.

Theory Report Outline:

I. Introduction (1/2 page): briefly introduce the report and provide the thesis

statement (this is your conclusion, that is, your argument).

II. Body (12+ pages): explain and evaluate this theory. Do additional research beyond the assigned textbooks to support your thesis.

A. Literature Review (approx. 1.5 - 2+ pgs.) – identify the theory and theorist(s) for this report and the works used in researching this report,

and briefly report on what each work contributed to this report.

B. Unit of Analysis & Level of Analysis (approx. 1-2 paragraphs) – briefly

identify the focus/what is being studied, and briefly identify the level of

analysis or analyses.

C. Assumptions (approx. 3+ pgs.) – identify & explain the givens

concerning human nature (individuals) and human relationships (small

and large groups) pertaining to an organization.

D. Implications/Expectations (approx. 3+ pags.) – explain what should

happen given the assumptions of this theory according to the theory.

E. Extensions (approx. 3+ pgs): evaluate how this theory would help and hinder an organization establishing both organizational credibility & institutional credibility if it operated according to this theory.

III. Conclusion (approx. 1/2 – 1 page). Summarize the report and identify any unanswered questions remaining.

IV. Works Cited (per APA format, list the class textbooks you used plus at least

2-3 or other scholarly research articles or books).

NOTE:

• Do extra research on the theory you have identified. Check with the research

librarian at the Newton Gresham Library for more help.

• While you may work with other students in a study group on this report, DO NOT

have someone else research and/or write the report for you. Please do your own

work.

• Always include page numbers on all of your reports. Also, be sure to have someone

proofread your reports before you submit them to me. Some reports have too many

punctuation and grammatical errors in the past.

• Do not use Wikipedia.org, or other encyclopedias or dictionaries as references for

this report. Do not use information from these sources.

• Document all sources you use in your report. If you do not reference your sources

and provide documentation (i.e. parenthetical method of documentation and Works

Cited), your report will receive an automatic “F” (failure).

• The Quality of your writing and the format of your report both count toward your

grade. If I find it hard to read your report, your grade will be lowered. Be sure to use

proper grammar, correct spelling, and format your report with clear headings and

sub-headings. Consult with The Sam Houston Writing Center if you have questions

or concerns in this area.

Due Dates: 07/19/2019 (Fri.) Natural Systems Perspective – Barnard

Here are the class books we are required to read:

Lipsky, Michael. 2010. Street-Level Bureaucracy: Dilemmas of the Individual in Public Services. Russell Sage Foundation. Updated edition. ISBN: 978-0871545442. (Paperback).

Natemeyer, Walter E. and Paul Hersey, editors. 2011. Classics of Organizational Behavior, fourth edition. Waveland Press, Inc.

North, Douglass C. 1990. Institutions, Institutional Change and Economic Performance. Cambridge University Press. ISBN: 978-0-521-397346-0 (Paperback).

Tompkins, Jonathan R. 2005. Organization Theory & Public Management. Thomson-Wadsworth. ISBN: 053417468X (Paperback). Main Book