Describe the real-life example(s) of how you have personally experienced the effects of this OB concept and/or how have you observed the effects when interacting with other people.
Implication Papers
There are 4 implication papers assigned, worth 10 points. 3 of these papers will be based on the material from the chapter(s) we are covering in class. I want you to consider what “implications” the concepts in the assigned chapters have for you and to apply these concepts to your personal or work experiences. The 4th paper will be based on using internet data sources to find out about a company’s culture. Ideally, this 4th implications paper would be based on a company that you would like to work for. What aspects of the company’s culture attract you to this company? What makes you think that you would like working there? These are due in class (hard copy) to receive full credit. Late assignments will not receive full credit.
The first 3 implication papers should be based upon the material that is contained in the chapters, but should go beyond ‘well, isn’t that interesting’; it should imply something to you. Although there are multiple theories/concepts covered in a chapter, I am only asking you to pick one or two of these concepts to write the paper on. It doesn’t matter which concept(s) you choose.
Please write approximately 1 single-spaced typed page using the following outline:
1. In your own words, briefly explain in a few sentences or a paragraph the one or two basic concept(s) from the textbook that relate to your experience and the implications that you will discuss in the paper.
2. Describe the real-life example(s) of how you have personally experienced the effects of this OB concept and/or how have you observed the effects when interacting with other people.
3. Explain how the concept(s) applies to you (e.g. about the kind of organization you wish to join, about the skills you need to develop, about how this issue affect you and your generation, etc.). Of special interest is your insight/analysis of the experience/issue. This could include what you have learned and any advice you might have in dealing with these types of situations in the future.
