Essay: Successful and dynamic organizations
Objective: Effective Change management in the organization: Understanding Organizational Behavior and Change
Introduction:
This lesson examines the characteristics of successful and dynamic organizations, with a focus on organizational behavior (OB) and the application of strategic practices to implement effective organizational change.
Deliverables:
The essay for this lesson is required to be a minimum of 1,000 words (excluding title and reference pages) which clearly demonstrate your understanding of the activity. Essays should have a clear introduction, thesis statement and conclusion, written in APA format (https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/). A minimum of three sources, at least two from the lesson, must be cited in-text and in the Reference list.
Activity Details:
Step 1: Read the following questions, and use what you have learned about OB and change management Issues to summarize your responses.
How can an understanding and application of the concepts of organizational behavior help managers work in global organizations?
Discuss how managers in global organizations can effectively apply OB theory and practices to manage workforce diversity within their home country, and manage offsite employees?
Todays managers face a myriad of challenges that leaders might not have experienced several decades ago or dreamed could exist. Identify at least six major categories of challenges and opportunities that managers face in applying organizational behavior concepts and leveraging organizational change. Include both internal and external environmental factors and provide examples.
Step 2: Write your essay
Write your essay to address all the questions above.
Use these writing guidelines:
Include a cover page and references in addition to your required page count.
Use correct APA format.
Double-space text.
Use size 12 pt. Times New Roman type.
Use section headings to organize. (optional)
Indent paragraphs.
Include in-text citations.
Use correct spelling, grammar, sentence structure, and verb tense
References
Organization Behavior, from Hiriyappa, B. (2008). Organizational Behavior
Professional discourses and resistance to change from Canil, M. and Pieterse, J., (2013) Journal of Organizational Change Management, 25(6), pp.798-818
Amoros, A., Tippelt, R. (2012) Managing Change and Innovation A Challenge for Modern Organizations. Deutsche Gesellschaft fr Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), 1-30.
