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The Research Paper is expected to be a 5-6 pages and will include a Works Cited or Bibliography page in summarizing research utilized. Proper English grammar, punctuation and spelling are expected. All text should be double-spaced. The following outline [template] is required.
-An Introduction to the Research Paper and Subject Matter; sections should include:
Purpose of Study
Research Question
Significance of Study/ Topic/Paper
-A Review of other Research Literature on your topic, including:
Textbook
Internet Findings
Periodical/Journal/Magazine/Newspaper Articles
Other Essays and Research Papers
Other Textbook or Books
-Analysis of your Research Findings
What conclusions and recommendations did you find in research~?
Discuss your analysis, experiences, and examples, include your own personal findings
-Summary
Summarize your findings and suggest a recommendation for further study.
Possible Topics:
1. Organizations and Organizational Theory
What is an Organization?
Efficient Performance versus the Learning Organization
2. Strategy, Organization Design, and Effectiveness
How Strategies Affect Organizational Design
The Balanced Scorecard Approach to Effectiveness
3. Fundamentals of Organizational Structure
The Future of Management
Information-Sharing Perspective on Structure
Conditions for the Matrix Structure
Strengths and Weaknesses of Matrix Structure
4. The External Environment
Establishing Formal Relationships
In Practice: Wal-mart
5. Inter-organizational Relationships
Is Competition Dead?
In Practice: SONY Corporation and Samsung Electronics’ Company
The Changing Role of Management
6. Designing Organizations for the International Environment
Motivations for Global Expansion
The Global Organizational Challenge
7. Manufacturing and Service Technologies
Designing the Service Organization
In Practice: Home Depot Inc.
Impact of Technology on Job Design
8. Using IT for Coordination and Control
Information Technology Evolution
Information for Decision Making and Control
Organizational Decision-Making Systems
In Practice: Best Buy
Knowledge Management
Customer Relationships
9. Organization Size, Life Cycle and Decline
Organization Size: Is Bigger Better?
What is Bureaucracy?
Organizational Decline and Downsizing
Downsizing Implementation
10. Organizational Culture and Ethical Values
Organizational Culture-What is Organizational Culture?
Interpreting Culture
In Practice: Pitney Bowes Credit Corporation
Ethical Values and Social Responsibilities
Sources of Individual Ethical Principles
Does It Pay to Be Good?
11. Innovation and Change
The Strategic Role of Change
Innovate or Perish
Achieving Completive Advantage: The Need for Speed
In Practice: Hewlett-Packard
Organization Development Culture Change Interventions
12. Decision-Making Processes
Organizational Decision Making
In Practice: United Airlines
In Practice: Gillette Company
Decision Mistakes and Learning
13. Conflict, Power, and Politics
Intergroup Conflict in Organizations
Power and Organizations
Power vs. Authority
Political Processes in Organizations
When is Political Activity Used?
