Assignment Prompt & Instructions
Organizational Theory and Behavior
– 2 years ago
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– ## Rubric.docx
**## Instructions.docx**
**Purpose**
The purpose of this project is to demonstrate knowledge of management practices that increase efficiency and effectiveness in the workplace through behavior and to create your own management strategies. Using your readings and research, you will be asked to demonstrate how knowledge management, strategic thinking, and learning organizations impact organizational effectiveness.
**Step 1: Read all the instructions.**
**Step 2: Comprise a presentation using PowerPoint, Prezi, or other presentation software that includes 16-20 (do not exceed 20), include audio and, ALL of the following points:**
· Examine how key managers act to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in an organization.
· Examine management of human capital and how it supports strategic thinking (ST) and the learning organization (LO).
· Analyze the impact structure and culture have on the creation and maintenance of ST/LO organizations
· Formulate an inclusion and relationship-building strategy for managers within the organization.
· Design your own management plan to meet current and future needs. Taking into consideration what you have learned this term (Organizational Structure, Culture, Behavior, etc.) provide at least three strategies that would help the organization move toward the future. For example explain how a manager can predict future challenges (internal & external factors, culture, structure influences, etc.) and what actions they can take to overcome these.
·
**Include a reference cited page.** This assignment
requires the use of, at minimum,
**7 scholarly references/sources**
**INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO PREPARE THE SUBMISSION:**
· Read the
**grading rubric** for the assignment!
· This assignment
requires the use of, at minimum,
**7 scholarly references/sources**
· Follow writing style guidelines to ensure that your final submission includes a
**Title Page/slide**,
**In-Text Citations,** and a
**Reference List**.
· IMPORTANT NOTE: In-text citations should be included in the slides and notes, as appropriate, to support your key points and takeaways. ALL in-text citations MUST be included in the reference list
·
Limit quotes; Paraphrase to show greater understanding of the topics. When using quotes, provide the page and explain the significance of using the quote. Provide the page or paragraph number. Note that a reference within a reference list cannot exist without an associated in-text citation and vice versa.
· The presentation must be professional in appearance and include visuals such as tables, graphs, and clipart.
· The slides should flow and transition in an organized manner with one idea/concept leading to the next
· The presentation should begin with an introductory slide that clearly and succinctly explains what you intend to cover in the body of the presentation.
· The presentation should end with a conclusion/summary slide that clearly and succinctly explains what you covered in the body of the presentation.
· Include audio in your presentation that presents all the required material.
You can use one of the options or another that you are familiar with.
·
[How to add and record audio in PowerPoint video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlVC4f-fBrI)
·
[Vimeo Presentation](https://vimeo.com/) option
·
[Prezi Presentation](https://prezi.com/) option
·
**Third-person writing is required.** Third-person means that there are no words such as “I, me, my, we, or us” (first-person writing), nor is there use of “you or your” (second-person writing). If uncertain how to write in the third person, view this link:
[https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/grammar/first-second-and-third-person](https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/grammar/first-second-and-third-person) .
· Contractions are not used in business writing, so the expectation is that students do NOT use contractions in the assignment.
· Check the instructions to make sure all elements of the assignment have been covered.
· Submit the final project into the appropriate assignment submission folder.
**## Rubric.docx**
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| — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Criteria | **Excellent** | **Good** | **Developing** | **Needs Improvement** | **Failing** | **Criterion Score** |
| Examine how key managers act to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in an organization. | 3 points<br>Examine how key managers act to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in an organization were discussed thoroughly, examples given were clear and relevant; all was supported by relevant research and logically reasoned with insightfulness. | 2.4 points<br>Most key points on how managers act to enhance efficiency and effectiveness where discussed; examples given were clear and relevant; all was supported by relevant research and logically reasoned with insightfulness. | 2.1 points<br>Few points were identified on how managers act to enhance efficiency and effectiveness where discussed; Few examples given; Few were supported by relevant research and logically reasoned with insightfulness. | 1.8 points<br>Few points were identified on how managers act to enhance efficiency and effectiveness where discussed; Few examples given; Little support and no reasoning on the topics. |
| Examine management of human capital and how it supports strategic thinking(ST) and the learning organization (LO). | 3 points<br>Excellent analysis of human capital and how this concept supports strategic thinking and the learning organization. Thoroughly defined with conclusions as to the impact on the organization were logical reasoned by using ideas obtained through research and course material; Discussion showed an insightful understanding of the impact on the organization. | 2.4 points<br>Good analysis of human capital and how this concept supports strategic thinking and the learning organization. Conclusions as to the impact on the organization were logical reasoned and supported by research and course material; Discussion showed a good understanding but the potential impact on the organization was underdeveloped. | 2.1 points<br>General analysis of human capital and how this concept supports strategic thinking and the learning organization; some missing conponents. Defined the impact on the organization were sometimes logically unsupported by research and course material; Discussion showed some understanding of impact on the organization but lacked detail and support from the material. | 1.8 points<br>An attempt was made to discuss the relationship and impact on the organization but the discussion was very weak due to a lack of logical connections made from research and class material. |
| Analyze the impact structure and culture have on the creation and maintenance of ST/LO organizations | 3 points<br>Excellent analysis of impact structure and culture have on the creation and maintenance of ST/LO. ST&LO in an organization was thoroughly defined and conclusions as to the impact on the organization were logical reasoned by using ideas obtained through research and course material; Discussion showed an insightful understanding of the impact on the organization. | 2.4 points<br>Good analysis of the impact structure and culture have on the creation and maintenance of ST/LO. Including reasoning supported by using ideas obtained through research and course material; Discussion showed an understanding of the impact on the organization. | 2.1 points<br>Conclusions on how structure and culture support ST&LO in an organization was discussed with some conclusions as to the impact on the organization. Little incorporation of readings and research. | 1.8 points<br>Conclusions on how structure and culture support ST&LO in an organization needed more was limited;did not address the impact on the organization. Little incorporation of readings and research. |
| Formulate an inclusion and relationship-building strategy for managers within the organization | 3 points<br>Exceptionally well thought-out and articulated plan focusing on inclusion and specific relationship building strategies for managers which included specific steps | 2.4 points<br>Thought out plan focusing on inclusion and specific relationship building strategies for managers which includes specific steps | 2.1 points<br>Limited plan focusing on inclusion and specific relationship building strategies for managers with limited details going forward | 1.8 points<br>Limited plan focusing on inclusion and specific relationship building strategies for managers with no detailed steps |
| Design your own management plan to meet current and future needs. Include at least three strategies that would help the organization move toward the future. | 3 points<br>Exceptionally well thought-out and articulated plan focusing on management (course) concepts and theories | 2.4 points<br>Well thought-out and articulated plan focusing on management (course) concepts and theories | 2.1 points<br>Limited plan plan identifying 1-2 management theories or concepts. | 1.8 points<br>Little information on strategy with limited information on management theories and concepts |
| Presentation Creation, Audio and Transitions | 2 points<br>Presentation flows well and logically; transitions are smooth, interesting, persuasive and enhance presentation. Includes graphics, visuals, and/or clipart for support. | 1.8 points<br>Presentation flows well; smooth transitions; use of persuasiveness was underdeveloped; on some slides. | 1.4 points<br>Presentation is unorganized; very few transitions and/or they distract from presentation; persuasiveness was generally undeveloped. | 1.2 points<br>Presentation flows well; smooth transitions used on most slides; no use of persuasive language. | | |
| Attention to Instructions and outside research | 1 point<br>The presentation contains all major assignment tasks. The project includes completion of all minor aspects of the assignment such as table creation if required, third person writing, required use of course material, outside sources if needed, inclusion of page and paragraph number, no use of books, assignment format and avoidance of using direct quotes. | 0.8 points<br>The presentation contains all major assignment tasks. The project missed one minor aspects of the assignment such as table creation if required, third person writing, required use of course material, outside sources if needed, inclusion of page and paragraph number, no use of books, assignment format and avoidance of using direct quotes. | 0.7 points<br>One major assignment tasks or two minor aspects of the assignment missed such as table creation if required, third person writing, required use of course material, outside sources if needed, inclusion of page and paragraph number, no use of books, assignment format and avoidance of using direct quotes. | 0.6 points<br>Two major assignment tasks and/or three minor aspects of the assignments missed as table creation if required, third person writing, required use of course material, outside sources if needed, inclusion of page and paragraph number, no use of books, assignment format and avoidance of using direct quotes. |
| Writing Mechanics | 1 point<br>Excellently adheres to APA Style writing/business concise; using paragraphs and sentences, bullets where appropriate. Zero to two errors noted. | 0.8 points<br>Excellently adheres to standard usage of mechanics: conventions of written English, including capitalization, punctuation, and spelling. Three to six errors noted. | 0.7 points<br>Satisfactorily adheres to standard usage rules of mechanics: conventions of English, including capitalization, punctuation, and spelling. Seven to 10 errors noted. | 0.6 points<br>Minimally adheres to standard usage rules of mechanics: conventions of written English, including capitalization, punctuation, and spelling. More than 10 errors found. |
| Writing Style and Formatting | 1 point<br>One to two writing style or usage errors; Proper citation of source material is used throughout paper; Reference titles follow writing style guidelines with only the first word, the first word after a colon and proper nouns capitalized. | 0.8 points<br>Attempts in-text citations and reference list but 3 – 4 writing style errors noted or fails to include proper citations when appropriate 1-2 times. | 0.7 points<br>Attempts in-text citations and reference lists; writing style errors are noted throughout document with 5-6 errors noted; Fails to include proper citations when appropriate 3 – 4 times in document. | 0.6 points<br>Attempts in-text citations and reference lists; Fails to include proper citations when appropriate – 5-6 times or presents only 1-2 in-text citations and a reference list in a paper when proper citations are needed throughout the document. | | |
**## Rubric.docx**
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| — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Criteria | **Excellent** | **Good** | **Developing** | **Needs Improvement** | **Failing** | **Criterion Score** |
| Examine how key managers act to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in an organization. | 3 points<br>Examine how key managers act to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in an organization were discussed thoroughly, examples given were clear and relevant; all was supported by relevant research and logically reasoned with insightfulness. | 2.4 points<br>Most key points on how managers act to enhance efficiency and effectiveness where discussed; examples given were clear and relevant; all was supported by relevant research and logically reasoned with insightfulness. | 2.1 points<br>Few points were identified on how managers act to enhance efficiency and effectiveness where discussed; Few examples given; Few were supported by relevant research and logically reasoned with insightfulness. | 1.8 points<br>Few points were identified on how managers act to enhance efficiency and effectiveness where discussed; Few examples given; Little support and no reasoning on the topics. |
| Examine management of human capital and how it supports strategic thinking(ST) and the learning organization (LO). | 3 points<br>Excellent analysis of human capital and how this concept supports strategic thinking and the learning organization. Thoroughly defined with conclusions as to the impact on the organization were logical reasoned by using ideas obtained through research and course material; Discussion showed an insightful understanding of the impact on the organization. | 2.4 points<br>Good analysis of human capital and how this concept supports strategic thinking and the learning organization. Conclusions as to the impact on the organization were logical reasoned and supported by research and course material; Discussion showed a good understanding but the potential impact on the organization was underdeveloped. | 2.1 points<br>General analysis of human capital and how this concept supports strategic thinking and the learning organization; some missing conponents. Defined the impact on the organization were sometimes logically unsupported by research and course material; Discussion showed some understanding of impact on the organization but lacked detail and support from the material. | 1.8 points<br>An attempt was made to discuss the relationship and impact on the organization but the discussion was very weak due to a lack of logical connections made from research and class material. |
| Analyze the impact structure and culture have on the creation and maintenance of ST/LO organizations | 3 points<br>Excellent analysis of impact structure and culture have on the creation and maintenance of ST/LO. ST&LO in an organization was thoroughly defined and conclusions as to the impact on the organization were logical reasoned by using ideas obtained through research and course material; Discussion showed an insightful understanding of the impact on the organization. | 2.4 points<br>Good analysis of the impact structure and culture have on the creation and maintenance of ST/LO. Including reasoning supported by using ideas obtained through research and course material; Discussion showed an understanding of the impact on the organization. | 2.1 points<br>Conclusions on how structure and culture support ST&LO in an organization was discussed with some conclusions as to the impact on the organization. Little incorporation of readings and research. | 1.8 points<br>Conclusions on how structure and culture support ST&LO in an organization needed more was limited;did not address the impact on the organization. Little incorporation of readings and research. |
| Formulate an inclusion and relationship-building strategy for managers within the organization | 3 points<br>Exceptionally well thought-out and articulated plan focusing on inclusion and specific relationship building strategies for managers which included specific steps | 2.4 points<br>Thought out plan focusing on inclusion and specific relationship building strategies for managers which includes specific steps | 2.1 points<br>Limited plan focusing on inclusion and specific relationship building strategies for managers with limited details going forward | 1.8 points<br>Limited plan focusing on inclusion and specific relationship building strategies for managers with no detailed steps |
| Design your own management plan to meet current and future needs. Include at least three strategies that would help the organization move toward the future. | 3 points<br>Exceptionally well thought-out and articulated plan focusing on management (course) concepts and theories | 2.4 points<br>Well thought-out and articulated plan focusing on management (course) concepts and theories | 2.1 points<br>Limited plan plan identifying 1-2 management theories or concepts. | 1.8 points<br>Little information on strategy with limited information on management theories and concepts |
| Presentation Creation, Audio and Transitions | 2 points<br>Presentation flows well and logically; transitions are smooth, interesting, persuasive and enhance presentation. Includes graphics, visuals, and/or clipart for support. | 1.8 points<br>Presentation flows well; smooth transitions; use of persuasiveness was underdeveloped; on some slides. | 1.4 points<br>Presentation is unorganized; very few transitions and/or they distract from presentation; persuasiveness was generally undeveloped. | 1.2 points<br>Presentation flows well; smooth transitions used on most slides; no use of persuasive language. | | |
| Attention to Instructions and outside research | 1 point<br>The presentation contains all major assignment tasks. The project includes completion of all minor aspects of the assignment such as table creation if required, third person writing, required use of course material, outside sources if needed, inclusion of page and paragraph number, no use of books, assignment format and avoidance of using direct quotes. | 0.8 points<br>The presentation contains all major assignment tasks. The project missed one minor aspects of the assignment such as table creation if required, third person writing, required use of course material, outside sources if needed, inclusion of page and paragraph number, no use of books, assignment format and avoidance of using direct quotes. | 0.7 points<br>One major assignment tasks or two minor aspects of the assignment missed such as table creation if required, third person writing, required use of course material, outside sources if needed, inclusion of page and paragraph number, no use of books, assignment format and avoidance of using direct quotes. | 0.6 points<br>Two major assignment tasks and/or three minor aspects of the assignments missed as table creation if required, third person writing, required use of course material, outside sources if needed, inclusion of page and paragraph number, no use of books, assignment format and avoidance of using direct quotes. |
| Writing Mechanics | 1 point<br>Excellently adheres to APA Style writing/business concise; using paragraphs and sentences, bullets where appropriate. Zero to two errors noted. | 0.8 points<br>Excellently adheres to standard usage of mechanics: conventions of written English, including capitalization, punctuation, and spelling. Three to six errors noted. | 0.7 points<br>Satisfactorily adheres to standard usage rules of mechanics: conventions of English, including capitalization, punctuation, and spelling. Seven to 10 errors noted. | 0.6 points<br>Minimally adheres to standard usage rules of mechanics: conventions of written English, including capitalization, punctuation, and spelling. More than 10 errors found. |
| Writing Style and Formatting | 1 point<br>One to two writing style or usage errors; Proper citation of source material is used throughout paper; Reference titles follow writing style guidelines with only the first word, the first word after a colon and proper nouns capitalized. | 0.8 points<br>Attempts in-text citations and reference list but 3 – 4 writing style errors noted or fails to include proper citations when appropriate 1-2 times. | 0.7 points<br>Attempts in-text citations and reference lists; writing style errors are noted throughout document with 5-6 errors noted; Fails to include proper citations when appropriate 3 – 4 times in document. | 0.6 points<br>Attempts in-text citations and reference lists; Fails to include proper citations when appropriate – 5-6 times or presents only 1-2 in-text citations and a reference list in a paper when proper citations are needed throughout the document. | | |
**## Instructions.docx**
**Purpose**
The purpose of this project is to demonstrate knowledge of management practices that increase efficiency and effectiveness in the workplace through behavior and to create your own management strategies. Using your readings and research, you will be asked to demonstrate how knowledge management, strategic thinking, and learning organizations impact organizational effectiveness.
**Step 1: Read all the instructions.**
**Step 2: Comprise a presentation using PowerPoint, Prezi, or other presentation software that includes 16-20 (do not exceed 20), include audio and, ALL of the following points:**
· Examine how key managers act to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in an organization.
· Examine management of human capital and how it supports strategic thinking (ST) and the learning organization (LO).
· Analyze the impact structure and culture have on the creation and maintenance of ST/LO organizations
· Formulate an inclusion and relationship-building strategy for managers within the organization.
· Design your own management plan to meet current and future needs. Taking into consideration what you have learned this term (Organizational Structure, Culture, Behavior, etc.) provide at least three strategies that would help the organization move toward the future. For example explain how a manager can predict future challenges (internal & external factors, culture, structure influences, etc.) and what actions they can take to overcome these.
·
**Include a reference cited page.** This assignment
requires the use of, at minimum,
**7 scholarly references/sources**
**INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO PREPARE THE SUBMISSION:**
· Read the
**grading rubric** for the assignment!
· This assignment
requires the use of, at minimum,
**7 scholarly references/sources**
· Follow writing style guidelines to ensure that your final submission includes a
**Title Page/slide**,
**In-Text Citations,** and a
**Reference List**.
· IMPORTANT NOTE: In-text citations should be included in the slides and notes, as appropriate, to support your key points and takeaways. ALL in-text citations MUST be included in the reference list
·
Limit quotes; Paraphrase to show greater understanding of the topics. When using quotes, provide the page and explain the significance of using the quote. Provide the page or paragraph number. Note that a reference within a reference list cannot exist without an associated in-text citation and vice versa.
· The presentation must be professional in appearance and include visuals such as tables, graphs, and clipart.
· The slides should flow and transition in an organized manner with one idea/concept leading to the next
· The presentation should begin with an introductory slide that clearly and succinctly explains what you intend to cover in the body of the presentation.
· The presentation should end with a conclusion/summary slide that clearly and succinctly explains what you covered in the body of the presentation.
· Include audio in your presentation that presents all the required material.
You can use one of the options or another that you are familiar with.
·
[How to add and record audio in PowerPoint video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlVC4f-fBrI)
·
[Vimeo Presentation](https://vimeo.com/) option
·
[Prezi Presentation](https://prezi.com/) option
·
**Third-person writing is required.** Third-person means that there are no words such as “I, me, my, we, or us” (first-person writing), nor is there use of “you or your” (second-person writing). If uncertain how to write in the third person, view this link:
[https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/grammar/first-second-and-third-person](https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/grammar/first-second-and-third-person) .
· Contractions are not used in business writing, so the expectation is that students do NOT use contractions in the assignment.
· Check the instructions to make sure all elements of the assignment have been covered.
· Submit the final project into the appropriate assignment submission folder.
**## Rubric.docx**
| | | | | | | |
| — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Criteria | **Excellent** | **Good** | **Developing** | **Needs Improvement** | **Failing** | **Criterion Score** |
| Examine how key managers act to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in an organization. | 3 points<br>Examine how key managers act to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in an organization were discussed thoroughly, examples given were clear and relevant; all was supported by relevant research and logically reasoned with insightfulness. | 2.4 points<br>Most key points on how managers act to enhance efficiency and effectiveness where discussed; examples given were clear and relevant; all was supported by relevant research and logically reasoned with insightfulness. | 2.1 points<br>Few points were identified on how managers act to enhance efficiency and effectiveness where discussed; Few examples given; Few were supported by relevant research and logically reasoned with insightfulness. | 1.8 points<br>Few points were identified on how managers act to enhance efficiency and effectiveness where discussed; Few examples given; Little support and no reasoning on the topics. |
| Examine management of human capital and how it supports strategic thinking(ST) and the learning organization (LO). | 3 points<br>Excellent analysis of human capital and how this concept supports strategic thinking and the learning organization. Thoroughly defined with conclusions as to the impact on the organization were logical reasoned by using ideas obtained through research and course material; Discussion showed an insightful understanding of the impact on the organization. | 2.4 points<br>Good analysis of human capital and how this concept supports strategic thinking and the learning organization. Conclusions as to the impact on the organization were logical reasoned and supported by research and course material; Discussion showed a good understanding but the potential impact on the organization was underdeveloped. | 2.1 points<br>General analysis of human capital and how this concept supports strategic thinking and the learning organization; some missing conponents. Defined the impact on the organization were sometimes logically unsupported by research and course material; Discussion showed some understanding of impact on the organization but lacked detail and support from the material. | 1.8 points<br>An attempt was made to discuss the relationship and impact on the organization but the discussion was very weak due to a lack of logical connections made from research and class material. |
| Analyze the impact structure and culture have on the creation and maintenance of ST/LO organizations | 3 points<br>Excellent analysis of impact structure and culture have on the creation and maintenance of ST/LO. ST&LO in an organization was thoroughly defined and conclusions as to the impact on the organization were logical reasoned by using ideas obtained through research and course material; Discussion showed an insightful understanding of the impact on the organization. | 2.4 points<br>Good analysis of the impact structure and culture have on the creation and maintenance of ST/LO. Including reasoning supported by using ideas obtained through research and course material; Discussion showed an understanding of the impact on the organization. | 2.1 points<br>Conclusions on how structure and culture support ST&LO in an organization was discussed with some conclusions as to the impact on the organization. Little incorporation of readings and research. | 1.8 points<br>Conclusions on how structure and culture support ST&LO in an organization needed more was limited;did not address the impact on the organization. Little incorporation of readings and research. |
| Formulate an inclusion and relationship-building strategy for managers within the organization | 3 points<br>Exceptionally well thought-out and articulated plan focusing on inclusion and specific relationship building strategies for managers which included specific steps | 2.4 points<br>Thought out plan focusing on inclusion and specific relationship building strategies for managers which includes specific steps | 2.1 points<br>Limited plan focusing on inclusion and specific relationship building strategies for managers with limited details going forward | 1.8 points<br>Limited plan focusing on inclusion and specific relationship building strategies for managers with no detailed steps |
| Design your own management plan to meet current and future needs. Include at least three strategies that would help the organization move toward the future. | 3 points<br>Exceptionally well thought-out and articulated plan focusing on management (course) concepts and theories | 2.4 points<br>Well thought-out and articulated plan focusing on management (course) concepts and theories | 2.1 points<br>Limited plan plan identifying 1-2 management theories or concepts. | 1.8 points<br>Little information on strategy with limited information on management theories and concepts |
| Presentation Creation, Audio and Transitions | 2 points<br>Presentation flows well and logically; transitions are smooth, interesting, persuasive and enhance presentation. Includes graphics, visuals, and/or clipart for support. | 1.8 points<br>Presentation flows well; smooth transitions; use of persuasiveness was underdeveloped; on some slides. | 1.4 points<br>Presentation is unorganized; very few transitions and/or they distract from presentation; persuasiveness was generally undeveloped. | 1.2 points<br>Presentation flows well; smooth transitions used on most slides; no use of persuasive language. | | |
| Attention to Instructions and outside research | 1 point<br>The presentation contains all major assignment tasks. The project includes completion of all minor aspects of the assignment such as table creation if required, third person writing, required use of course material, outside sources if needed, inclusion of page and paragraph number, no use of books, assignment format and avoidance of using direct quotes. | 0.8 points<br>The presentation contains all major assignment tasks. The project missed one minor aspects of the assignment such as table creation if required, third person writing, required use of course material, outside sources if needed, inclusion of page and paragraph number, no use of books, assignment format and avoidance of using direct quotes. | 0.7 points<br>One major assignment tasks or two minor aspects of the assignment missed such as table creation if required, third person writing, required use of course material, outside sources if needed, inclusion of page and paragraph number, no use of books, assignment format and avoidance of using direct quotes. | 0.6 points<br>Two major assignment tasks and/or three minor aspects of the assignments missed as table creation if required, third person writing, required use of course material, outside sources if needed, inclusion of page and paragraph number, no use of books, assignment format and avoidance of using direct quotes. |
| Writing Mechanics | 1 point<br>Excellently adheres to APA Style writing/business concise; using paragraphs and sentences, bullets where appropriate. Zero to two errors noted. | 0.8 points<br>Excellently adheres to standard usage of mechanics: conventions of written English, including capitalization, punctuation, and spelling. Three to six errors noted. | 0.7 points<br>Satisfactorily adheres to standard usage rules of mechanics: conventions of English, including capitalization, punctuation, and spelling. Seven to 10 errors noted. | 0.6 points<br>Minimally adheres to standard usage rules of mechanics: conventions of written English, including capitalization, punctuation, and spelling. More than 10 errors found. |
| Writing Style and Formatting | 1 point<br>One to two writing style or usage errors; Proper citation of source material is used throughout paper; Reference titles follow writing style guidelines with only the first word, the first word after a colon and proper nouns capitalized. | 0.8 points<br>Attempts in-text citations and reference list but 3 – 4 writing style errors noted or fails to include proper citations when appropriate 1-2 times. | 0.7 points<br>Attempts in-text citations and reference lists; writing style errors are noted throughout document with 5-6 errors noted; Fails to include proper citations when appropriate 3 – 4 times in document. | 0.6 points<br>Attempts in-text citations and reference lists; Fails to include proper citations when appropriate – 5-6 times or presents only 1-2 in-text citations and a reference list in a paper when proper citations are needed throughout the document. | | |
**## Instructions.docx**
**Purpose**
The purpose of this project is to demonstrate knowledge of management practices that increase efficiency and effectiveness in the workplace through behavior and to create your own management strategies. Using your readings and research, you will be asked to demonstrate how knowledge management, strategic thinking, and learning organizations impact organizational effectiveness.
**Step 1: Read all the instructions.**
**Step 2: Comprise a presentation using PowerPoint, Prezi, or other presentation software that includes 16-20 (do not exceed 20), include audio and, ALL of the following points:**
· Examine how key managers act to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in an organization.
· Examine management of human capital and how it supports strategic thinking (ST) and the learning organization (LO).
· Analyze the impact structure and culture have on the creation and maintenance of ST/LO organizations
· Formulate an inclusion and relationship-building strategy for managers within the organization.
· Design your own management plan to meet current and future needs. Taking into consideration what you have learned this term (Organizational Structure, Culture, Behavior, etc.) provide at least three strategies that would help the organization move toward the future. For example explain how a manager can predict future challenges (internal & external factors, culture, structure influences, etc.) and what actions they can take to overcome these.
·
**Include a reference cited page.** This assignment
requires the use of, at minimum,
**7 scholarly references/sources**
**INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO PREPARE THE SUBMISSION:**
· Read the
**grading rubric** for the assignment!
· This assignment
requires the use of, at minimum,
**7 scholarly references/sources**
· Follow writing style guidelines to ensure that your final submission includes a
**Title Page/slide**,
**In-Text Citations,** and a
**Reference List**.
· IMPORTANT NOTE: In-text citations should be included in the slides and notes, as appropriate, to support your key points and takeaways. ALL in-text citations MUST be included in the reference list
·
Limit quotes; Paraphrase to show greater understanding of the topics. When using quotes, provide the page and explain the significance of using the quote. Provide the page or paragraph number. Note that a reference within a reference list cannot exist without an associated in-text citation and vice versa.
· The presentation must be professional in appearance and include visuals such as tables, graphs, and clipart.
· The slides should flow and transition in an organized manner with one idea/concept leading to the next
· The presentation should begin with an introductory slide that clearly and succinctly explains what you intend to cover in the body of the presentation.
· The presentation should end with a conclusion/summary slide that clearly and succinctly explains what you covered in the body of the presentation.
· Include audio in your presentation that presents all the required material.
You can use one of the options or another that you are familiar with.
·
[How to add and record audio in PowerPoint video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlVC4f-fBrI)
·
[Vimeo Presentation](https://vimeo.com/) option
·
[Prezi Presentation](https://prezi.com/) option
·
**Third-person writing is required.** Third-person means that there are no words such as “I, me, my, we, or us” (first-person writing), nor is there use of “you or your” (second-person writing). If uncertain how to write in the third person, view this link:
[https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/grammar/first-second-and-third-person](https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/grammar/first-second-and-third-person) .
· Contractions are not used in business writing, so the expectation is that students do NOT use contractions in the assignment.
· Check the instructions to make sure all elements of the assignment have been covered.
· Submit the final project into the appropriate assignment submission folder.
**## Rubric.docx**
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| Criteria | **Excellent** | **Good** | **Developing** | **Needs Improvement** | **Failing** | **Criterion Score** |
| Examine how key managers act to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in an organization. | 3 points<br>Examine how key managers act to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in an organization were discussed thoroughly, examples given were clear and relevant; all was supported by relevant research and logically reasoned with insightfulness. | 2.4 points<br>Most key points on how managers act to enhance efficiency and effectiveness where discussed; examples given were clear and relevant; all was supported by relevant research and logically reasoned with insightfulness. | 2.1 points<br>Few points were identified on how managers act to enhance efficiency and effectiveness where discussed; Few examples given; Few were supported by relevant research and logically reasoned with insightfulness. | 1.8 points<br>Few points were identified on how managers act to enhance efficiency and effectiveness where discussed; Few examples given; Little support and no reasoning on the topics. |
| Examine management of human capital and how it supports strategic thinking(ST) and the learning organization (LO). | 3 points<br>Excellent analysis of human capital and how this concept supports strategic thinking and the learning organization. Thoroughly defined with conclusions as to the impact on the organization were logical reasoned by using ideas obtained through research and course material; Discussion showed an insightful understanding of the impact on the organization. | 2.4 points<br>Good analysis of human capital and how this concept supports strategic thinking and the learning organization. Conclusions as to the impact on the organization were logical reasoned and supported by research and course material; Discussion showed a good understanding but the potential impact on the organization was underdeveloped. | 2.1 points<br>General analysis of human capital and how this concept supports strategic thinking and the learning organization; some missing conponents. Defined the impact on the organization were sometimes logically unsupported by research and course material; Discussion showed some understanding of impact on the organization but lacked detail and support from the material. | 1.8 points<br>An attempt was made to discuss the relationship and impact on the organization but the discussion was very weak due to a lack of logical connections made from research and class material. |
| Analyze the impact structure and culture have on the creation and maintenance of ST/LO organizations | 3 points<br>Excellent analysis of impact structure and culture have on the creation and maintenance of ST/LO. ST&LO in an organization was thoroughly defined and conclusions as to the impact on the organization were logical reasoned by using ideas obtained through research and course material; Discussion showed an insightful understanding of the impact on the organization. | 2.4 points<br>Good analysis of the impact structure and culture have on the creation and maintenance of ST/LO. Including reasoning supported by using ideas obtained through research and course material; Discussion showed an understanding of the impact on the organization. | 2.1 points<br>Conclusions on how structure and culture support ST&LO in an organization was discussed with some conclusions as to the impact on the organization. Little incorporation of readings and research. | 1.8 points<br>Conclusions on how structure and culture support ST&LO in an organization needed more was limited;did not address the impact on the organization. Little incorporation of readings and research. |
| Formulate an inclusion and relationship-building strategy for managers within the organization | 3 points<br>Exceptionally well thought-out and articulated plan focusing on inclusion and specific relationship building strategies for managers which included specific steps | 2.4 points<br>Thought out plan focusing on inclusion and specific relationship building strategies for managers which includes specific steps | 2.1 points<br>Limited plan focusing on inclusion and specific relationship building strategies for managers with limited details going forward | 1.8 points<br>Limited plan focusing on inclusion and specific relationship building strategies for managers with no detailed steps |
| Design your own management plan to meet current and future needs. Include at least three strategies that would help the organization move toward the future. | 3 points<br>Exceptionally well thought-out and articulated plan focusing on management (course) concepts and theories | 2.4 points<br>Well thought-out and articulated plan focusing on management (course) concepts and theories | 2.1 points<br>Limited plan plan identifying 1-2 management theories or concepts. | 1.8 points<br>Little information on strategy with limited information on management theories and concepts |
| Presentation Creation, Audio and Transitions | 2 points<br>Presentation flows well and logically; transitions are smooth, interesting, persuasive and enhance presentation. Includes graphics, visuals, and/or clipart for support. | 1.8 points<br>Presentation flows well; smooth transitions; use of persuasiveness was underdeveloped; on some slides. | 1.4 points<br>Presentation is unorganized; very few transitions and/or they distract from presentation; persuasiveness was generally undeveloped. | 1.2 points<br>Presentation flows well; smooth transitions used on most slides; no use of persuasive language. | | |
| Attention to Instructions and outside research | 1 point<br>The presentation contains all major assignment tasks. The project includes completion of all minor aspects of the assignment such as table creation if required, third person writing, required use of course material, outside sources if needed, inclusion of page and paragraph number, no use of books, assignment format and avoidance of using direct quotes. | 0.8 points<br>The presentation contains all major assignment tasks. The project missed one minor aspects of the assignment such as table creation if required, third person writing, required use of course material, outside sources if needed, inclusion of page and paragraph number, no use of books, assignment format and avoidance of using direct quotes. | 0.7 points<br>One major assignment tasks or two minor aspects of the assignment missed such as table creation if required, third person writing, required use of course material, outside sources if needed, inclusion of page and paragraph number, no use of books, assignment format and avoidance of using direct quotes. | 0.6 points<br>Two major assignment tasks and/or three minor aspects of the assignments missed as table creation if required, third person writing, required use of course material, outside sources if needed, inclusion of page and paragraph number, no use of books, assignment format and avoidance of using direct quotes. |
| Writing Mechanics | 1 point<br>Excellently adheres to APA Style writing/business concise; using paragraphs and sentences, bullets where appropriate. Zero to two errors noted. | 0.8 points<br>Excellently adheres to standard usage of mechanics: conventions of written English, including capitalization, punctuation, and spelling. Three to six errors noted. | 0.7 points<br>Satisfactorily adheres to standard usage rules of mechanics: conventions of English, including capitalization, punctuation, and spelling. Seven to 10 errors noted. | 0.6 points<br>Minimally adheres to standard usage rules of mechanics: conventions of written English, including capitalization, punctuation, and spelling. More than 10 errors found. |
| Writing Style and Formatting | 1 point<br>One to two writing style or usage errors; Proper citation of source material is used throughout paper; Reference titles follow writing style guidelines with only the first word, the first word after a colon and proper nouns capitalized. | 0.8 points<br>Attempts in-text citations and reference list but 3 – 4 writing style errors noted or fails to include proper citations when appropriate 1-2 times. | 0.7 points<br>Attempts in-text citations and reference lists; writing style errors are noted throughout document with 5-6 errors noted; Fails to include proper citations when appropriate 3 – 4 times in document. | 0.6 points<br>Attempts in-text citations and reference lists; Fails to include proper citations when appropriate – 5-6 times or presents only 1-2 in-text citations and a reference list in a paper when proper citations are needed throughout the document. | | |