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Using OB Methods to “Strike” a Deal Simulation Analysis

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Colangelo College of Business, Grand Canyon University

MGT-420: Organizational Behavior and Management

Alli Schilling

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Using OB Methods to “Strike” a Deal Simulation Analysis

**To use this template, delete all my paragraph verbiage after reading it carefully, then type over my info with your own. Leave the title page, paragraph headings and reference page in place. This video will further explain this assignment: https://www.loom.com/share/0e24492c16f44bf0b60bc479dc2fb840?sid=545f9f70-f607-453a-9f74-21ff1912257f

Your introduction should be typed here (it should only be one paragraph). In this ABA analysis activity students play the role of the CEO of Broadspan, a television network. The purpose of this assignment, based on the Using OB Methods to “Strike” a Deal” Simulation Results assignment you have already completed, is to analyze the team’s methods of communication and their effect on motivation, teamwork, and effective conflict management and resolution. You are strongly encouraged to review the simulation thoroughly while completing this assignment because it is based solely on your simulation team and your experience completing it.

Please note that you should follow all APA writing rules within your essay. Use in-text citations to identify scholarly material used for support throughout your paper. The body of your paper should be 1600-1800 words (introduction through conclusion). The final sentence in your introduction will be a strong thesis statement that introduces the key topics that will be discussed in the essay. Here is an example: In the pages to follow, eight attributes of a highly effective team will be explored with particular focus on the stages of group formation, effective communication, conflict and conflict management, and the application of motivational theories. (Write your own thesis, do not use this example). The thesis statement is worth points in the grading rubric, ensure you have one that meets this requirement!

Evaluating Effective Team and Group Work

Use any four of the eight attributes of a highly effective team covered in Section 8.5 in “OB Chapter 8: Groups and Teams,” from the textbook, located in the Topic 5 Resources, to analyze whether the team in the simulation was effective. Use cited, paraphrased material from your academic research for support. Do not “stack” cited material. Always infuse your own ideas as well. Best practice: add the cited definitions as you address and apply each concept. Use the textbook for your main definitions so you are applying them correctly in the context of this course. Academic research includes the textbook, additional course materials, articles from the GCU library, or Google Scholar. Websites like business.dictionary.com are not acceptable, always avoid random websites, they are not considered scholarly. Keep in mind the point values in the grading rubric for each section so you know how much to develop each. Be mindful of overall word count.

Five Stages of Group Formation

Provide a review of the five stages of group formation. Cite the textbook with the material you use for support. This should include your own insight about these stages too.

Evaluate the OB Methods to “Strike” a Deal Simulation and determine which stage the assembled group is in, and provide detailed examples and insight to support your findings. Re-read my comment above about not “stacking” cited content. There should always be a good balance of cited material, but focusing on your own ideas and insight. Keep in mind the point values in the grading rubric for each section so you know how much to develop each. Be mindful of overall word count.

Effective Communication

In this section you will evaluate the effectiveness of communication evident within the simulation team. Be detailed in your examples and evaluation. Strengthen and support your claims with cited content as needed to validate your position. Be mindful of overall word count.

Two Types of Conflict

In this section identify the two main types of conflict that were evident and/or averted during team interactions in the simulation. Use your textbook readings to learn about the two types so you can apply them appropriately.

Additionally, explain the benefits and potential problems in the conflict that occurred. The explanation should be thorough and well-integrated. Determine the type of conflict(s) evident in the OB Methods to “Strike” a Deal Simulation. Include examples and insight. Strengthen and support your claims with cited content as you address each to validate your position. Keep in mind the point values in the grading rubric for each section so you know how much to develop each. Be mindful of overall word count.

Direct Conflict Management Approach

In this section based on the team’s conflict, which direct conflict management approach(es) (from the textbook) did you observe being used in the simulation to manage potential or actual conflict? Additionally, explain one other direct conflict management approach that could have been successfully applied.

Make sure the explanation is thorough, clearly developed, and well-integrated, with examples that aid insight to further understanding. Keep in mind the point values in the grading rubric for each section so you know how much to develop each. Be mindful of overall word count.

Motivation Theories

In this section provide a discussion of how the team could have been motivated using one suggestion identified in the simulation from each of the motivational theories/technique (one specific theory each from: content/needs theories, process theories, and reinforcement strategies). In other words, in the textbook, read about the theories in each of these areas to find ones that align with what you experienced in the simulation, that would motivate the team. Make sure that each of these are clearly developed and justified, with examples and personal insights to further understanding. Strengthen and support your claims with cited, scholarly material.

Please remember that each paragraph in any essay needs to be at least 3 sentences. Keep in mind the point values in the grading rubric for each section so you know how much to develop each. Be mindful of overall word count.

Content Theory

Suggest a specific Content Theory from the textbook that could be utilized to motivate a member of the team in the simulation. Be sure to define the specific theory and cite the textbook, it is important to explain what something means to your audience before applying it. Provide examples and insight to justify your choice. Include scholarly evidence to strengthen your claims.

Process Theory

Suggest a specific Process Theory from the textbook that could be utilized to motivate a member of the team in the simulation. Be sure to define the specific theory and cite the textbook, it is important to explain what something means to your audience before applying it. Provide examples and insight to justify your choice. Include scholarly evidence to strengthen your claims.

Reinforcement Theory

Suggest a specific Reinforcement Theory from the textbook that could be utilized to motivate a member of the team in the simulation. Be sure to define the specific theory and cite the textbook, it is important to explain what something means to your audience before applying it. Provide examples and insight to justify your choice. Include supporting scholarly evidence to strengthen your claims.

Conclusion

The conclusion is the last paragraph. Your conclusion is a brief 3-5 sentence recap of your introduction, with a restatement of your thesis. Be mindful of overall word count.

**Additional notes: use this template, keep the topic headings in place and erase everything that is in red and replace it with your information. Do not use 1st person (ex. I, me, us) or 2nd person (ex. you). The word count for this paper is between 1600 and 1800 words. Your LopesWrite Percentage must be under 20% with no more than two direct quotes. Please proof-read and run your paper through spell-check and follow the template and you should do very well on your essay. Review the next page for guidance on how to properly format your reference page.

References

Kinicki, A., & Breaux Soignet, D. (2021). Organizational behavior and management with Connect. McGraw Hill. ISBN-13: 9781307948899

Kinicki, A., & Breaux Soignet, D. (2021). Using OB Methods to “Strike” a Deal Simulation.

McGraw Hill. ISBN-13: 9781307948899

*The “Target” category of the grading rubric regarding the number of sources says “more than” the required number of sources, which is two. So, if you want to earn full points in that section you should have three or more additional scholarly sources, beyond the textbook.

Avoid random websites. Scholarly sources are research based and should be obtained from the GCU library for the best results.

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