Individual research paperFor this assignment, you will write a paper focusing on any organizationrelated to the "design essentials" of organization theory. Pick a topic "Individual Research Topics"doc
| MGMT 760 | Individual Final Paper Guidelines and Rubric |
For this assignment you will write a 4 page research paper focusing on a topical area that relates to the ‘design essentials’ of organization theory. You may choose from one of the topics below or write on a different topic, with instructor approval.
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Once you have selected a topic, address at least two of the following ‘design essentials’ of an organization in an APA formatted research paper:
Tools to adapt to a changing environment.
The role of managers in shaping organizations to perform well and meet the needs of society.
Designing organizations to achieve both efficiency and effectiveness.
Organization design elements: the technical core, top management, middle management, technical support, and administrative support.
Mechanistic versus organic organization design.
Open organization systems that interact with the environment.
To earn 100%, your research paper must be submitted by the end of Week 6. Papers will NOT be accepted after the end of week 6.
Your paper should be professionally written, concise, and in APA format. Please be sure to cite and reference theories or concepts from class as well as outside research. Make sure you have a clear introduction, body, and conclusion to your work. Page count does not include cover page and reference page. Include a clear thesis statement at the end of your first paragraph. Assignments must be submitted through the assignment link in Blackboard.
Individual Research Paper Grading Rubric
| Criteria | Exemplary | Proficient | Needs Development |
| Content/Subject Knowledge 25 points | 18 to 25 points Fully addresses all of the elements of the assignment, demonstrating a strong understanding of relevant issues and concepts. Key information is effectively and succinctly synthesized and all points are supported by cited sources and an example. | 9 to 17 points Demonstrates basic understanding of relevant issues and concepts. Attempts to synthesize information but could be more succinct. Answer includes at least one cited source or an example. | 0 to 8 points Demonstrates some understanding of relevant issues and concepts but answer is shallow and is not supported by either a cited information source or an example. |
| Critical Thinking & Problem Solving 25 points | 18 to 25 points Provides relevant examples that are personal and/or professional that can be applied in making business decisions. The information is insightful and adds value to the topic. | 9 to 17 points Provides relevant examples that are personal and/or professional that can be applied in making business decisions. The information may lack depth and detail. | 0 to 8 points Demonstrates no critical thinking. Assignment is either non-existent, or severely limited. |
| Organization and Coherence 25 points | 18 to 25 points Ideas are communicated in a logical manner to support the assignment. The content is organized and flows well. Writing is easy to understand. | 9 to 17 points Ideas are communicated throughout the assignment in a coherent manner. Writing is somewhat easy to understand. | 0 to 8 points Does not display any organization or coherence. Nonexistent, or lacks any clear expression of relevant ideas or points. |
| APA Citation & References 15 points | 11 to 15 points In text citation and references are formatted in APA 6th Ed. and are error free. | 6 to 10 points In text citation and references are formatted in APA 6th Ed. but with several errors. | 0 to 5 points In text citation and references are missing or APA is either not used or is mainly incorrect. |
| Mechanics 10 points | 8 to 10 points Organizes and articulates thoughts clearly, fluently and logically with error free grammar and spelling | 4 to 7 points Organizes and articulates thoughts logically but fluency, grammar or spelling may need some improvement. | 0 to 4 point Organization, articulation, fluency, grammar and spelling need a lot of improvement. |
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