ORG300: Applying Leadership Principles

ORG300: Applying Leadership Principles
Credit Hours:
3
Contact Hours:
This is a 3-credit course, offered in accelerated format. This means that 16 weeks of material is covered in 8 weeks. The exact number of hours per week that you can expect to spend on each course will vary based upon the weekly coursework, as well as your study style and preferences. You should plan to spend 14-20 hours per week in each course reading material, interacting on the discussion boards, writing papers, completing projects, and doing research.
Course Description and Outcomes
Course Description:
This required first course for all majors provides an overview of leadership basics. Leadership skills are important to all fields of study because regardless of the role a person assumes in an organization, he or she will need to influence others in order to accomplish the goals and tasks of their work. The course engages students in discussion, exploration and application of leadership skills, principles, and practices. Students will learn about the relationships and connections among leaders, individuals, and organizations. Topics include communication, motivation, problem solving, organizational change, and workplace conflict.
Course Overview:
This required first course for all majors provides an overview of leadership basics. Leadership skills are important to all fields of study because, regardless of the role a person assumes in an organization, he or she will need to influence others in order to accomplish the goals and tasks of their work. The course engages students in discussion, exploration and application of leadership skills, principles, and practices. Students will learn about the relationships and connections among leaders, individuals, and organizations. Topics include communication, motivation, problem solving, organizational change, information literacy, and self-discovery exercises.
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Describe leadership problems, the various perspectives on those problems, and the range of possible solutions applying knowledge to these problems.
2. Analyze and solve problems using strategic thinking, planning, communication, and writing skills.
3. Create empowering environments by inspiring others, building coalitions, and developing a shared vision.
4. Develop critical thinking, research, and presentation skills to effectively communicate.
5. Recognize how personality traits impact professional experiences.
6. Apply personal strengths and skills during an exploration of potential career opportunities.
Participation & Attendance
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Prompt and consistent attendance in your online courses is essential for your success at CSU-Global Campus. Failure to verify your attendance within the first 7 days of this course may result in your withdrawal. If for some reason you would like to drop a course, please contact your advisor.
Online classes have deadlines, assignments, and participation requirements just like on-campus classes. Budget your time carefully and keep an open line of communication with your instructor. If you are having technical problems, problems with your assignments, or other problems that are impeding your progress, let your instructor know as soon as possible.
Course Materials Textbook Information is located in the CSU-Global Booklist on the Student Portal.
Course Schedule
Due Dates The Academic Week at CSU-Global begins on Monday and ends the following Sunday.  Discussion Boards: The original post must be completed by Thursday at 11:59 p.m. MT and Peer Responses posted by Sunday 11:59 p.m. MT. Late posts may not be awarded points.  Opening Exercises: Take the opening exercise before reading each week’s content to see which areas you will need to focus on. You may take these exercises as many times as you need. The opening exercises will not affect your final grade.  Mastery Exercises: Students may access and retake mastery exercises through the last day of class until they achieve the scores they desire.  Critical Thinking: Assignments are due Sunday at 11:59 p.m. MT.  Live Classroom: Although participation is not required, Live Classroom sessions are held during Week 2 and Weeks 5 or 6. There are two total sessions.
SAMPLE
Week # Readings Assignments 1  BusinessMinderVideos. (n.d.). The 10 characteristics of effective leadership.  Sugerman, J., Scullard, M., & Wilhelm, E. (2011). The 8 dimensions of leadership: DiSC strategies for becoming a better leader (3-10). San Francisco: Berrett-Koehler Publishers.  CSU-Global Campus Student Policies o Mission o Values o Getting Set Up to Learn Online o Online Course Environment o Being a Successful Online Learner  Discussion (25 points)  Opening Exercise (0 points)  Mastery Exercise (10 points) 2  Generation matters. (2015). Journal of Protective Coatings and Linings, 32(3), 52.  Learning Centre. (n.d.). Orientation lecture series: Learning to learn – Developing critical thinking skills. Retrieved from http://sydney.edu.au/stuserv/documents/learning_centre/critical.pdf  Likierman, A. (2009). Successful leadership—How would you know? Business Strategy Review, 20(1), 44-49.  Trybus, M. A. (2011). Facing the challenge of change: Steps to becoming an effective leader. Delta Kappa Gamma Bulletin, 77(3), 33-36.  Discussion (25 points)  Opening Exercise (0 points)  Mastery Exercise (10 points)  Critical Thinking (50 points)  Live Classroom (0 points) 3  Colorado State University-Global Campus. (2014). CSU-Global guide to writing and APA requirements. Greenwood Village, CO: Author.  Colorado State University-Global Campus. (2014). Writing an effective essay [Handout]. Greenwood Village, CO: Author.  MBTI Basics. (2015). Retrieved from http://www.myersbriggs.org/my-mbti-personality-type/mbti-basics/  Santora, J. C., & Esposito, M. (2011). Do happy leaders make for better team performance? Academy of Management Perspectives, 25(4), 88-90. doi:org/10.5465/amp.2011.0138  Sohmen, V. S. (2013). Leadership and teamwork: Two sides of the same coin. Journal of Information Technology & Economic Development, 4(2), 1-18.  Discussion (25 points)  Opening Exercise (0 points)  Mastery Exercise (10 points)  Critical Thinking (70 points) 4  Simerson, B. K. (2011). Strategic planning: A practical guide to strategy formulation and execution (1). Santa Barbara, CA: Praeger.  Barnat, R. (n.d.). Planning and strategic planning: An overview. Strategic Management: Formulation and Implementation.  Piscitello, C. (2013). Petco maps out a new leadership strategy. Chief Learning Officer, 12(1), 42-48.  Discussion (25 points)  Opening Exercise (0 points)  Mastery Exercise (10 points)  Critical Thinking (70 points) 5  Colker, J. (2013). Renew your bad apples. Smart Business Chicago, 10(8), 5.  Hawkins, K. (2012). Becoming a workplace leader without having authority. Officepro, 72(7), 18.  Discussion (25 points)  Opening Exercise (0 points)  Mastery Exercise (10 points) SAMPLE
 Rook, C. (2013, November 21). How different cultures perceive leadership. Retrieved from http://knowledge.insead.edu/leadership-management/how-different-cultures-perceive-effective-leadership-2996  Wharton, University of Pennsylvania. (1999, July 3). How cultural factors affect leadership. Retrieved from http://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/article/how-cultural-factors-affect-leadership/  Critical Thinking (80 points)  Live Classroom Option 1 (0 points) 6  Comaford, C. (2013). The value of valuing employees. Health Care Registration: The Newsletter for Health Care Registration Professionals, 22(11), 7-9.  DeGrosky, M. (2012). Why does leadership matter? Wildfire, 21(2), 4.  Discussion (25 points)  Opening Exercise (0 points)  Mastery Exercise (10 points)  Critical Thinking (60 points)  Live Classroom Option 2 (0 points) 7  Maxwell, J. C. [Boyd, B.]. (2012). Problem solving in leadership [Video file]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1pyZejeITA  Llopis, G. (2013). The 4 most effective ways leaders solve problems. Retrieved from: http://www.forbes.com/sites/glennllopis/2013/11/04/the-4-most-effective-ways-leaders-solve-problems/  Derr, C. L. (2012). Ethics and leadership. Journal of Leadership, Accountability and Ethics, 9(6), 66-71.  Laman, S. (2012). Ethics from the top. The Journal for Quality and Participation, 35(2), 39-40.  Jones, M. T., & Millar, C. C. J. M. (2010). About global leadership and global ethics, and a possible moral compass: An introduction to the special issue. Journal of Business Ethics, 93, 1-8. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10551-010-0622-y  Discussion (25 points)  Opening Exercise (0 points)  Mastery Exercise (10 points)  Critical Thinking (40 points) 8  Burnison, G. (2012). Leader excellence. Leadership Excellence, 29(5), 15.  Wolf, J. (2009). Leadership in crisis: Eight steps to avoid common mistakes and pitfalls. Collector, 74(7), 18-21.  Discussion (25 points)  Opening Exercise (0 points)  Mastery Exercise (10 points)  Portfolio (350 points)
Assignment Details This course includes the following assignments/projects:
Module 1
None
Module 2
SAMPLE
CRITICAL THINKING ASSIGNMENT (50 points)
Choose one of the following two assignments to complete this week. Do not do both assignments. Identify your assignment choice in the title of your submission.
Note that while there are two options for the Critical Thinking Assignment, there is only one rubric. Review the rubric to confirm you are meeting the assignment requirements.
Option #1: Leadership Vision Research
This assignment has two parts:
Part I: Review the list of sources on leadership vision on the Leadership Vision Research template (ORG300_Mod02_CTTemplate1) linked in the Assignments page, and then complete the table on the first page of the template with answers to the questions below.
 Stage on the Information Cycle
 Type of Information
 Reliability of Information
Part II: For the second part of this assignment, find three credible articles for an academic paper via an internet search on the topic of leadership vision.
Complete the second table on the Leadership Vision Research template provided for your answers. The template is based on the C.R.A.P. (Credibility, Reliability, Authority and Purpose/Point of View) test provided for you on Page 7 of this week’s Interactive Lecture.
Submit assignment to the Assignments page.
Review the Module 2 Critical Thinking Rubric on the Course Information page for full details on how you will be graded on this assignment.
Option #2: Recognizing Talent Research
This assignment has two parts:
Part I: Review the list of sources on recognizing talent on the Recognizing Talent Research template (ORG300_Mod02_CTTemplate2) linked in the Assignments page, and then complete the table on the first page of the template with answers to the questions below.
 Stage on the Information Cycle
 Type of Information
 Reliability of Information
Part II: For this assignment, find three credible articles for an academic paper via an internet search on the topic of how leaders recognize talent.
Complete the second table on the Recognizing Talent Research template provided for your answers. The template is based on the C.R.A.P. (Credibility, Reliability, Authority and Purpose/Point of View) test provided for you on Page 7 of this week’s Interactive Lecture.
Submit assignment to the Assignments page.
Review the Module 2 Critical Thinking Rubric on the Course Information page for full details on how you will be graded on this assignment.
Module 3
CRITICAL THINKING ASSIGNMENT (70 points) SAMPLE
Choose one of the following two assignments to complete this week. Do not do both assignments. Identify your assignment choice in the title of your submission.
Note that while there are two options for the Critical Thinking Assignment, there is only one rubric. Review the rubric to confirm you are meeting the assignment requirements.
Option #1: Leadership and Communication – Scenario, Part I
This assignment will not only help you improve your leadership and communication skills, but it will also prepare you for other Critical Thinking Assignments you will receive in other courses you take at CSU-Global. You will also get the opportunity to practice the practical skills discussed in this week’s lecture.
This is a two-part assignment. Complete the first part of the assignment this week, and finish the assignment next week.
This assignment requires the use of the Smarthinking online writing service. To access Smarthinking, follow these steps:
1. Navigate to the CSU-Global Student Portal.
2. Point to “Academic and Learning Center” in the top banner.
3. Point to “Student Success Resources” in the drop-down menu.
4. Click on “Tutoring Services” in the expanded menu.
5. Click on the Smarthinking logo.
This week you will analyze the following case, which is related to leadership communication, write the first draft of a paper, and submit it to Smarthinking for feedback. Next week, you will revise your paper based on the comments you receive from Smarthinking and submit your final draft.
Research the topic of leadership and communication. Review and analyze this scenario:
Ben Williams is the CEO of a public relations firm. He has four direct reports who are in charge of different components of his firm including operations, human resources, finance, and administrative support. On a semiannual basis, the firm surveys the employees to assess their level of satisfaction with the leadership.
Williams has noticed a trend in survey results over the last year. Comments and scores indicate the staff is unhappy with the level of communication from the top down. Williams does not understand why this is an issue.
Currently, Williams communicates with staff when there is a problem or if he believes they need to make a change. He does this by telling them exactly what they need to do, but not why they need to do it. Staff often finds out about new projects when others have already begun working on them. Williams does not like electronic communications, nor does he believe that meetings are useful. However, as he reviews this trend, he realizes he must change the way he communicates.
For this assignment, research the topic of leadership and communication. Make sure you address the following questions:
1. What communication strategies are associated with effective leadership?
2. What does Williams need to do differently to communicate effectively as a leader?
Write a 3-4 page paper analyzing this scenario. Include two additional pages for the title and reference page. Include all elements listed below in your paper. In addition, use what you learned in Module 2, Leadership and Communication. You are required to incorporate a minimum of 2 additional references from the CSU-Global Library or the open Web.
SAMPLE
Use the APA Template Paper (link below), which is formatted for you in the style you will use for all of your assignments at CSU-Global. Simply replace the informational placeholders with your own information. Write directly into this template and save it as your own paper.
To see exactly what a paper looks like when the APA Template Paper is used, review the sample paper (link below). Your paper should be very similar to this one in format.
Title Page Simply replace the information placeholders for this page as you see them in the APA Template and sample paper.
Introduction This section is where you include your thesis statement. Follow the instructions on Writing an Effective Essay (one of your required readings this week). Again, tie your paper to an issue at your job or in your life that addresses leadership and communication. Use what you learned in Module 2, Leadership and Communication, to help you. Ask yourself two important questions: Who is the audience and what is the message?
Body of the Paper In this section, answer the two questions:
1. What communication strategies are associated with effective leadership?
2. What are some barriers to effective communication that a leader should overcome?
If you use sources from the library or open Web, be sure to include in-text citations.
Conclusion In this section,
1. Restate thesis
2. Summarize main body points
3. Return to the hook to bring the essay full circle
References See sample paper and the CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements to construct your reference list. Note that you will have the opportunity to revise your reference list next week when you learn more about how to use create APA reference pages.
Additional Requirement:
1. Use of paraphrase and summary skills to restate information from your references
2. A minimum of 2 in-text citations
3. Submission of your draft paper to Smarthinking
NOTE: Smarthinking has a 24-hour turnaround time. For that reason, it is recommended that you submit your paper no later than Friday evening before midnight. It will be returned to you by the end of Saturday, and that will leave you all the time on Sunday to submit the draft.
Submit your draft paper along with the Smarthinking comments in a single Word document to the Assignments page.
Review the Module 3 Critical Thinking Rubric on the Course Information page for full details on how you will be graded on this assignment.
Option #2: Leadership and Communication – Life Experience, Part I
This assignment will not only help you improve your leadership and communication skills, but it will also prepare you for other Critical Thinking Assignments you will receive in other courses you take at CSU-Global.
This is a two-part writing assignment. You will complete the first part of the assignment this week and finish it next week.
SAMPLE
This assignment requires the use of the Smarthinking online writing service. To access Smarthinking, follow these steps:
1. Navigate to the CSU-Global Student Portal.
2. Point to “Academic and Learning Center” in the top banner.
3. Point to “Student Success Resources” in the drop-down menu.
4. Click on “Tutoring Services” in the expanded menu.
5. Click on the Smarthinking logo.
This week you will write a first draft of a paper and submit it to Smarthinking for feedback. Next week you will revise your paper, based on the comments you receive from Smarthinking, and submit your final draft.
For your paper, research the topic of leadership and communication. Make sure you address the following questions:
1. What communication strategies are associated with effective leadership?
2. What are some barriers to effective communication that a leader should overcome?
Be sure to evaluate the sources you find via the library or open Web for credibility. To make this assignment more meaningful for you, base it on your job or other life experience (perhaps as a volunteer for an organization or as a student at a university) as much as possible.
Write a 3-4 page paper answering the above research questions. Include all elements listed below in your paper. Use the APA Template Paper (link below), which is formatted for you in the style you will use for all of your assignments at CSU-Global. Simply replace the informational placeholders with your own information. Write directly into this template and save it as your own paper.
To see exactly what a paper looks like when the APA Template Paper is used, review the sample paper (link below). Your paper should be very similar to this one in format.
Title Page Simply replace the information placeholders for this page as you see them in the APA Template and sample paper.
Introduction This section is where you include your thesis statement. Follow the instructions on Writing an Effective Essay (one of your required readings this week). Again, tie your paper to an issue at your job or in your life that addresses leadership and communication. Use what you learned in Module 2, Leadership and Communication, to help you. Ask yourself two important questions: Who is the audience and what is the message?
Body of the Paper In this section, answer the two questions:
1. What communication strategies are associated with effective leadership?
2. What are some barriers to effective communication that a leader should overcome?
If you use sources from the library or open Web, be sure to include in-text citations.
Conclusion In this section,
1. Restate thesis
2. Summarize main body points
3. Return to the hook to bring the essay full circle
References See sample paper and the CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements to construct your reference list. SAMPLE
Note that you will have the opportunity to revise your reference list next week when you learn more about how to use create APA reference pages.
Additional Requirement:
1. Use of paraphrase and summary skills to restate information from your references
2. A minimum of 2 in-text citations
3. Submission of your draft paper to Smarthinking
NOTE: Smarthinking has a 24-hour turnaround time. For that reason, it is recommended that you submit your paper no later than Friday evening before midnight. It will be returned to you by the end of Saturday, and that will leave you all the time on Sunday to submit the draft.
Submit your draft paper along with the Smarthinking comments in a single Word document to the Assignments page.
Review the Module 3 Critical Thinking Rubric on the Course Information page for full details on how you will be graded on this assignment.
Module 4
CRITICAL THINKING ASSIGNMENT (70 points)
Continue working on the assignment you selected last week. Identify your assignment choice in the title of your submission.
Note that while there are two options for the Critical Thinking Assignment, there is only one rubric. Review the rubric to confirm you are meeting the assignment requirements.
Option #1: Leadership and Communication – Scenario, Part II
This week you will complete the second part of the two-part assignment on leadership and communication you began last week.
To complete this assignment:
1. Revise your draft leadership and communication essay based on the feedback you received from Smarthinking.
2. When you are satisfied that you have addressed all the comments you received, submit the following to Assignments page in this order:
o Your final paper
o Following the final paper, in the same document, copy and paste the marked-up version of the draft you submitted to Smarthinking
Make sure your final paper includes the following elements:
 Title page
 Introduction
 Body of the paper
 Conclusion
 References
Recommended:
 Submit your final draft of the paper to Turnitin. The Turnitin link is on the left-hand navigation page in Schoology.
 Rewrite as needed based on your Turnitin score (see link below on how to interpret score). Note that the CSU-Global requirement is that 70% of your paper represents your own thoughts, analysis, and paraphrasing. In other words, your Turnitin score should be no higher than 30%. SAMPLE
 If you find that your score is above 30%, do some rewriting and submit again until you receive 30% or lower. Note that a 30% score indicates an appropriate balance of direct quotations and your own thoughts, analysis, summary, and paraphrasing.
Be sure your paper conforms to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements.
Review the Module 4 Critical Thinking Rubric on the Course Information page for full details on how you will be graded on this assignment.
Link:
Turnitin: http://csuglobal.libguides.com/tiireports
Option #2: Leadership and Communication – Life Experience, Part II
This week you will complete the second part of the two-part assignment on leadership and communication you began last week.
To complete this assignment:
1. Revise your draft leadership and communication essay based on the feedback you received from Smarthinking.
2. When you are satisfied that you have addressed all the comments you received effectively, submit the following to Assignments page in this order:
o Your final paper
o Following the final paper, in the same document, copy and paste the marked-up version of the draft you submitted to Smarthinking
Make sure your final paper includes the following elements:
 Title page
 Introduction
 Body of the paper
 Conclusion
 References
Recommended:
 Submit your final draft of the paper to Turnitin. The Turnitin link is on the left-hand navigation page in Schoology.
 Rewrite as needed based on your Turnitin score (see link below on how to interpret score). Note that the CSU-Global requirement is that 70% of your paper represents your own thoughts, analysis, and paraphrasing. In other words, your Turnitin score should be no higher than 30%.
 If you find that your score is above 30%, do some rewriting and submit again until you receive 30% or lower. Note that a 30% score indicates an appropriate balance of direct quotations and your own thoughts, analysis, summary, and paraphrasing.
Be sure your paper conforms to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements.
Review the Module 4 Critical Thinking Rubric on the Course Information page for full details on how you will be graded on this assignment.
Link:
Turnitin: http://csuglobal.libguides.com/tiireports
Module 5
CRITICAL THINKING ASSIGNMENT (80 points)
Choose one of the following two assignments to complete this week. Do not do both assignments. Identify your assignment choice in the title of your submission. SAMPLE
Note that while there are two options for the Critical Thinking Assignment, there is only one rubric. Review the rubric to confirm you are meeting the assignment requirements.
Option #1: Compare and Contrast Two Countries Using Hofstede’s Five Dimensions
Follow the steps below to write a compare and contrast paper on Hofstede’s five dimensions:
1. Review the information provided on Hofstede’s Five Dimensions of Culture in this week’s lecture.
2. Choose two countries to compare using Hofstede’s Five Dimensions of Culture.
3. To compare the countries, access the Country Comparison section of The Hofstede Center website (see link below). Select one country in the dropdown menu to see that country’s values for the six dimensions. After you have selected that country, you can then select a second country to see a comparison of their scores.
4. Consider how the cultural differences between these two countries impact work relationships.
Your paper should be 3-4 pages in length. Use the compare and contrast essay guidelines presented in this week’s lecture. Be sure to conform to CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements. Include at least two additional references in addition to those in your required readings. The CSU-Global Library is a good place to find these references.
Submit your paper to the Assignments page.
Review the Module 5 Critical Thinking Rubric on the Course Information page for full details on how you will be graded on this assignment.
Link:
The Hofstede Dimensions, Country Comparison link: http://geert-hofstede.com/countries.html
Option #2: Compare and Contrast Leadership Styles
Based on what you learned in this week’s lecture, compare and contrast the leadership styles needed for two of the country clusters in the table below. Answer these questions in a paper:
Cultural Dimension
Anglo Cluster
Confucian Cluster
Latin European Cluster
Power Distance
Medium-High
High
High
In-group Collectivism
Medium
High
Medium-High
Institutional Collectivism
Medium
Medium-High
Medium
Uncertainly Avoidance
Medium
Medium
Medium
Future Orientation
Medium
Medium
Medium
Gender Equality
Medium-Low
Medium-Low
Medium-Low
Assertiveness
Medium
Medium
Medium
Humane Orientation
Medium
Medium
Medium
Performance Orientation
Medium
Medium-Low
Medium
Cultural Comparison of Three Country Clusters from the GLOBE Project (Gibson, Ivancevich, Donnelly, & Konopaske, 2009).
1. With respect to Power Distance, explain how the leadership style needs to change.
2. How would the category of In-group Collectivism affect the leadership style?
3. How would rewards change in the Performance Orientation category?
Anglo Cluster: Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, United States, and United Kingdom
Confucian Cluster: China, Japan, Hong Kong, Korea, Singapore, and Taiwan
Latin European Cluster: France, Belgium, Italy, and Spain
References SAMPLE
Gibson, J., Ivancevich, J., Donnelly, J., & Konopaske, R. (2009). Globalization. In Organizations: Behavior, structure, processes. (13th ed., pp. 70-71). Singapore: McGraw-Hill International
Your paper should be 3-4 pages in length. Use the compare and contrast essay guidelines presented in this week’s lecture. Be sure to conform to CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements. Include at least two additional references in addition to those in your required readings. The CSU-Global Library is a good place to find these references.
Submit your paper to the Assignments page.
Review the Module 5 Critical Thinking Rubric on the Course Information page for full details on how you will be graded on this assignment.
Module 6
CRITICAL THINKING ASSIGNMENT (60 points)
Choose one of the following two assignments to complete this week. Do not do both assignments. Identify your assignment choice in the title of your submission.
Note that while there are two options for the Critical Thinking Assignment, there is only one rubric. Review the rubric to confirm you are meeting the assignment requirements.
Option #1: Leadership Training Need Identified
For this assignment, imagine yourself a manager within the human resources department. Make a case for a leadership training program to address the pitfalls discussed in Comaford’s article, The Value of Valuing Employees, in this module’s required reading.
Write a persuasive business communication to senior management. In some workplaces a communication of this sort may be sent out as an email; in other organizations, it may be a paper attachment to an email or perhaps a document presented in a management meeting.
Make a case to improve the organization’s leadership by providing training that addresses leadership pitfalls discussed in Comaford’s article The Value of Valuing Employees in this module’s required reading. In the body of your communication, address these three aspects of your topic in 1-2 single-spaced pages.  Describe the problem  Recommend a solution  Provide the expected outcomes
See the OWL Purdue sample memo (link below) as a good example of persuasive communication for the workplace.
Be aware that this week’s assignment will be the basis for the Portfolio assignment you will submit at the end of the term.
Submit your paper to the Assignments page.
Review the Module 6 Critical Thinking Rubric on the Course Information page for full details on how you will be graded on this assignment.
Link:
OWL Purdue: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/590/04/
Option #2: Reward and Recognition Program Needed SAMPLE
For this assignment, imagine yourself a manager with a team of employees experiencing low morale due to a recent merger. Make a case for creating a reward and recognition system that will increase motivation.
Write a persuasive business communication to the management team at your organization. In some workplaces a communication of this sort may be sent out as an email; in other organizations, it may be a paper attachment to an email or perhaps a document presented in a management meeting.
In the body of your communication, address these three aspects of your topic in 1-2 single-spaced pages:  Describe the problem  Recommend a solution  Provide the expected outcomes
See the OWL Purdue sample memo (link below) below as a good example of persuasive communication for the workplace.
Be aware that this week’s assignment will be the basis for the Portfolio assignment you will submit at the end of the term.
Submit your paper to the Assignments page.
Review the Module 6 Critical Thinking Rubric on the Course Information page for full details on how you will be graded on this assignment.
Link:
OWL Purdue: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/590/04/
Module 7
CRITICAL THINKING ASSIGNMENT (40 points)
Choose one of the following two assignments to complete this week. Do not complete both assignments. Identify your assignment choice in the title of your submission.
Note that while there are two options for the Critical Thinking Assignment, there is only one rubric. Review the rubric to confirm you are meeting the assignment requirements.
Option #1: Self-Knowledge Reflection
Based on what you have learned in this course, in particular the Myers-Briggs readings and assessment, evaluate your strengths and weaknesses, interests, and values. Map this knowledge to a degree program you see as a good fit for you.
In addition, reflect on the barriers you face that may affect your ability to complete your degree.
Use the Self-Knowledge template, ORG300_Mod07_CTTemplate_1 linked on the Assignments page, to organize your reflection.
Submit your work to the Assignments page.
Review the Module 7 Critical Thinking Rubric on the Course Information page for full details on how you will be graded on this assignment.
Option #2: Self-Knowledge Reflection Presentation
Based on what you have learned in this course, in particular the Myers-Briggs readings and assessment, evaluate your strengths and weaknesses, interests, and values. Map this knowledge to a degree program you see as a good fit for you.
SAMPLE
In addition, reflect on the barriers you face that may affect your ability to complete your degree.
Use the Self-Knowledge PowerPoint presentation template, ORG300_Mod07_CTTemplate_2 linked on the Assignments page, to organize your reflection.
Submit your work to the Assignments page.
Review the Module 7 Critical Thinking Rubric on the Course Information page for full details on how you will be graded on this assignment.
Module 8
PORTFOLIO PROJECT ASSIGNMENT (350 points)
Options 1 & 2: Business Proposal
For this assignment, you will write a proposal to your organization’s senior management team for a project you would like to receive approval for. The section titled Practical Skills: Proposal Writing in the interactive lecture on page V of Module 7 provides guidance to help you determine the specific needs of your audience.
Your proposal will be based on the work you have already done for the Module 6 Critical Thinking Assignment. You will be writing on the topic you chose for that assignment, either:
 Leadership Training Need Identified
 Reward and Recognition Program Needed
Use the information and format provided in the Module 7, Page V, Practical Skills: Proposal Writing, interactive lecture.
Your proposal should be 6-8 pages in length and conform to CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements. Include at least 5 scholarly references, proper in-text citation, and a reference page. The CSU-Global Library is a good place to find these references.
Course Policies
Course Grading
20% Discussion Participation
0% Opening Exercises
0% Live Classroom
8% Mastery Exercises 37% Critical Thinking Assignments 35% Final Portfolio Paper
Grading Scale and Policies
A
95.0 – 100
A-
90.0 – 94.9
B+
86.7 – 89.9
B
83.3 – 86.6
B-
80.0 – 83.2
C+
75.0 – 79.9
C
70.0 – 74.9
D
60.0 – 69.9
F
59.9 or below
In-Classroom Policies
For information on late work and incomplete grade policies, please refer to our In-Classroom Student Policies and Guidelines or the Academic Catalog for comprehensive documentation of CSU-Global institutional policies. SAMPLE
Academic Integrity
Students must assume responsibility for maintaining honesty in all work submitted for credit and in any other work designated by the instructor of the course. Academic dishonesty includes cheating, fabrication, facilitating academic dishonesty, plagiarism, reusing /re-purposing your own work (see CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements for percentage of repurposed work that can be used in an assignment), unauthorized possession of academic materials, and unauthorized collaboration. The CSU-Global Library provides information on how students can avoid plagiarism by understanding what it is and how to use the Library and Internet resources.
Citing Sources with APA Style
All students are expected to follow the CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements when citing in APA (based on the APA Style Manual, 6th edition) for all assignments. For details on CSU-Global APA style, please review the APA resources within the CSU-Global Library under the “APA Guide & Resources” link. A link to this document should also be provided within most assignment descriptions on your course’s Assignments page.
Disability Services Statement
CSU–Global is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all persons with disabilities. Any student with a documented disability requesting academic accommodations should contact the Disability Resource Coordinator at 720-279-0650 and/or email ada@CSUGlobal.edu for additional information to coordinate reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities.
Netiquette
Respect the diversity of opinions among the instructor and classmates and engage with them in a courteous, respectful, and professional manner. All posts and classroom communication must be conducted in accordance with the student code of conduct. Think before you push the Send button. Did you say just what you meant? How will the person on the other end read the words?
Maintain an environment free of harassment, stalking, threats, abuse, insults or humiliation toward the instructor and classmates. This includes, but is not limited to, demeaning written or oral comments of an ethnic, religious, age, disability, sexist (or sexual orientation), or racist nature; and the unwanted sexual advances or intimidations by email, or on discussion boards and other postings within or connected to the online classroom.
If you have concerns about something that has been said, please let your instructor know.
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