Mini Research Paper –
Purpose
The purpose of the Mini Research Paper is two-fold. One purpose is to provide you with an opportunity to develop your analytical ability and critical thinking skills. The second purpose is to help you understand trends within the field of Organizational Behavior and the policy implications of those issues.
THE TOPIC: Leadership Development and Improvement: As the workplace continues to be shaped by multiple forces (see trends relating to Millennials, AI, automation, gig economy, etc.), leadership will need to evolve along with it. Organizations may begin to focus more on defining and fostering the development of leadership skills that are necessary in this changing workplace. Tomorrow’s workplace will require that leaders provide employees more autonomy, coach and mentor senior/middle management through blended learning, train their employees to adapt to the changing world, and utilize digital platforms to manage their own development as well as their employees.
You must address competing perspectives on the issues if they exist. If there is a competing perspective, you must address the prevalent arguments on each side (or many sides) of the issue. If you take a position on one side of the issue, you should show why the arguments on the other side are wrong.
The mini research paper should be typed, double-spaced, Times New Roman 12 pt. font. The main body of the paper should be 5 to 7 pages in length. This assignment should conform to APA guidelines and include a Title Page, Table of Contents, and References.
A good paper:
• defines what the trend is about and why it is important.
• presents examples, illustrations, data, or evidence relevant to the issue at hand.
• offers a clear point of view or advances an alternative solution to the problem at hand.
• deals with the arguments on the other side of the issue.
• is written in clear style, is logically organized, and is easy to read.
• draws on variety of different scholarly sources and current news.
You MUST title your paper and use subheadings:
Please use the book we are using in class as a reference.
The Book is ORGB, 5th Edition
Debra Nelson & James Campbell Quick
ISBN-10: 1305663918 | ISBN-13: 9781305663916
