Organizational Behavior

Each student will be required to select an appropriate topic, related to our course, conduct research and prepare a written report.  The issue must be relevant to our course, useful to managers and represent a central issue in contemporary business.  A purely theoretical discussion will not suffice.  You must show how the problem is relevant in a managerial context.  Scan a number of business and/or social science journals in the library (e-research).  Business magazines, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and the Harvard Business Review are a few examples to consider.

The paper must be descriptive and prescriptive in that it should set out the present state of art or knowledge, but then present your considered views and those of recognized authorities.  Be careful not to rely too heavily on your own generalizations. 

An extensive reliance on text material is to be avoided.  The paper must demonstrate scholarship and communication ability consistent with your school status.  The length of the paper is left to your discretion.  Remember, length does not necessarily ensure scholarly work.  Papers under 8-10 pages will probably not display sufficient coverage.

Papers should be mechanically prepared and in a style consistent with that recommended by an authority on preparing papers.  Reference materials are available in the college library.  The use of APA is required; all citations must be listed at the end of the paper, including the writing authority employed (APA format).

Requirements

1. Submit at least a paragraph, but no more than a single page, describing your intended research.   Due:  February 2, 2020 by midnight.

2. Submit a detailed outline and preliminary bibliography. Please submit this through Canvas using the correct link.  This is due by midnight March 1,2020.

3. Submit finished research paper through Canvas under the appropriate link. This is due by midnight, March 29, 2020.