The assignments in this course are openly licensed, and are available as-is, or can be modified to suit your students’ needs.
If you import this course into your learning management system (Blackboard, Canvas, etc.), the assignments will automatically be loaded into the assignment tool.
The Organizational Behavior course includes a series of openly licensed written assignments and discussions aligned to specific learning outcomes and chapters. Both the discussion questions and the assignments follow the “Workplace Solutions Consulting LLC” narrative created where students act as a consultant working on a project involving a large technology company, Informational Systems Inc. The student is asked to assume the role of an organizational consultant faced with real-world workplace issues using the principles from the course, examining their own personal values to develop recommendations that would contribute to a successful organizational culture.
You can view them below or throughout the course.
Assignments
| Assignment | Module Alignment |
|---|---|
| Assignment: Social Diversity in the Workplace | Module 1: Introduction to Organizational Behavior; Module 2: Social Diversity in the Workplace |
| Assignment: Motivation in the Workplace | Module 6: Motivation in the Workplace |
| Assignment: Technology and Communication | Module 8: Communication in the Workplace |
| Assignment: Individual and Group Behavioral Theories Applied to the Workplace | Module 4: Understanding Individual Personalities and Behaviors; Module 9: Team Dynamics; Module 10: Managing Groups and Teams |
| Assignment: Leadership and Management | Module 13: Leadership |
| Assignment: Change Management and Conflict Resolution | Module 11: Conflict and Negotiation; Module 12: Making Decisions; Module 15: Organizational Change |
Rubric for Assignments
There is also a sample rubric to assist you in grading. Instructors may modify these guidelines or use their own.
| Criteria | Inadequate (40%) | Minimal (60%) | Adequate (80%) | Exemplary (100%) | Total Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Organization and format | 2 pts Writing lacks logical organization. It may show some coherence but ideas lack unity. Serious errors and generally is an unorganized format and information. |
3 pts Writing is coherent and logically organized, using a format suitable for the material presented. Some points may be contextually misplaced and/or stray from the topic. Transitions may be evident but not used throughout the essay. Organization and format used may detract from understanding the material presented. |
4 pts Writing is coherent and logically organized, using a format suitable for the material presented. Transitions between ideas and paragraphs create coherence. Overall unity of ideas is supported by the format and organization of the material presented. |
5 pts Writing shows high degree of attention to details and presentation of points. Format used enhances understanding of material presented. Unity clearly leads the reader to the writer’s conclusion and the format and information could be used independently. |
5 pts |
| Content | 8 pts Some but not all required questions are addressed. Content and/or terminology is not properly used or referenced. Little or no original thought is present in the writing. Concepts presented are merely restated from the source, or ideas presented do not follow the logic and reasoning presented throughout the writing. |
12 pts All required questions are addressed but may not be addressed with thoughtful consideration and/or may not reflect proper use of content terminology or additional original thought. Additional concepts may not be present and/or may not be properly cited sources. |
16 pts All required questions are addressed with thoughtful consideration reflecting both proper use of content terminology and additional original thought. Some additional concepts may be presented from other properly cited sources, or originated by the author following logic and reasoning they’ve clearly presented throughout the writing. |
20 pts All required questions are addressed with thoughtful in-depth consideration reflecting both proper use of content terminology and additional original thought. Additional concepts are clearly presented from properly cited sources, or originated by the author following logic and reasoning they’ve clearly presented throughout the writing. |
20 pts |
| Development—Critical Thinking | 8 pts Shows some thinking and reasoning but most ideas are underdeveloped, unoriginal, and/or do not address the questions asked. Conclusions drawn may be unsupported, illogical or merely the author’s opinion with no supporting evidence presented. |
12 pts Content indicates thinking and reasoning applied with original thought on a few ideas, but may repeat information provided and/ or does not address all of the questions asked. The author presents no original ideas, or ideas do not follow clear logic and reasoning. The evidence presented may not support conclusions drawn. |
16 pts Content indicates original thinking, cohesive conclusions, and developed ideas with sufficient and firm evidence. Clearly addresses all of the questions or requirements asked. The evidence presented supports conclusions drawn. |
20 pts Content indicates synthesis of ideas, in-depth analysis and evidence beyond the questions or requirements asked. Original thought supports the topic, and is clearly a well-constructed response to the questions asked. The evidence presented makes a compelling case for any conclusions drawn. |
20 pts |
| Grammar, Mechanics, Style | 2 pts Writing contains many spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors, making it difficult for the reader to follow ideas clearly. There may be sentence fragments and run-ons. The style of writing, tone, and use of rhetorical devices disrupts the content. Additional information may be presented but in an unsuitable style, detracting from its understanding. |
3 pts Some spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors are present, interrupting the reader from following the ideas presented clearly. There may be sentence fragments and run-ons. The style of writing, tone, and use of rhetorical devices may detract from the content. Additional information may be presented, but in a style of writing that does not support understanding of the content. |
4 pts Writing is free of most spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors, allowing the reader to follow ideas clearly. There are no sentence fragments and run-ons. The style of writing, tone, and use of rhetorical devices enhance the content. Additional information is presented in a cohesive style that supports understanding of the content. |
5 pts Writing is free of all spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors and written in a style that enhances the reader’s ability to follow ideas clearly. There are no sentence fragments and run-ons. The style of writing, tone, and use of rhetorical devices enhance the content. Additional information is presented to encourage and enhance understanding of the content. |
5 pts |
| Total: | 50 pts |
Discussions
The following discussion assignments will also be preloaded (into the discussion-board tool) in your learning management system if you import the course. They can be used as is, modified, or removed. You can view them below or throughout the course.
| Discussion | Module Alignment |
|---|---|
| Discussion: Introduction to Organizational Behavior | Module 1: Introduction to Organizational Behavior |
| Discussion: Social Diversity in the Workplace | Module 2: Social Diversity in the Workplace |
| Discussion: Ethics in Business | Module 3: Ethics in Business |
| Discussion: Understanding Individual Personalities and Behaviors | Module 4: Understanding Individual Personalities and Behaviors |
| Discussion: Organizational Culture | Module 5: Organizational Culture |
| Discussion: Motivation in the Workplace | Module 6: Motivation in the Workplace |
| Discussion: Managing Stress and Emotions | Module 7: Managing Stress and Emotions |
| Discussion: Communication in the Workplace | Module 8: Communication in the Workplace |
| Discussion: Team Dynamics | Module 9: Team Dynamics |
| Discussion: Managing Groups and Teams | Module 10: Managing Groups and Teams |
| Discussion: Conflict and Negotiation | Module 11: Conflict and Negotiation |
| Discussion: Making Decisions | Module 12: Making Decisions |
| Discussion: Leadership | Module 13: Leadership |
| Discussion: Organizational Structure | Module 14: Organizational Structure |
| Discussion: Organizational Change | Module 15: Organizational Change |
Rubric for Discussion Posts
There is also a sample rubric to assist you in grading. Instructors may modify these guidelines or use their own.
| Criteria | Not Evident | Developing | Exemplary | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Submit your initial response | 0 pts No post made |
2 pts Post is either late or off-topic |
5 pts Post is made on time and is focused on the prompt |
5 pts |
| Respond to at least two peers’ presentations | 0 pts No response to peers |
2 pts Responded to only one peer |
5 pts Responded to two peers |
5 pts |
| Total: | 10 pts |
Open Pedagogy Assignments
| Assignment | Module |
|---|---|
| Management Theory Timeline | Module 1: Introduction to Organization Behavior |
| Relationships Between Management and Organizational Behavior | Module 1: Introduction to Organization Behavior |
| Managing External Factors | Module 5: Organizational Culture |
