Final Project (3 Part) Series Overview: Transforming Organizational Behavior with Emerging Technologies This three-part final project will apply course concepts to develop a comprehensive strategy for transforming organizational behavior through emerging technologies. You will focus on a global or multinational organization (real or hypothetical) and explore how AI, automation, cloud-based platforms, data-driven decision-making, and other technologies can enhance collaboration, productivity, engagement, and organizational culture. Each part of the project allows for several submission options: a written report, slide presentation, infographics, and/or video submission. Submission from one of these formats should demonstrate critical thinking, creativity, and the application of course concepts. Part 1: Technology Audit & Proposal (Due Week 10, 100 Points) Objective: Conduct a Technology Audit of your chosen organization, identifying existing technologies and gaps. Propose an initial plan for leveraging emerging technologies to enhance organizational behavior. Instructions for Written Report: Introduction to Organization (10 Points) Briefly introduce your chosen organization (real or hypothetical). Provide an overview of the organization’s industry, size, and key challenges related to organizational behavior. Technology Audit (30 Points) Identify and evaluate the current technologies the organization uses for collaboration, communication, HR, and decision-making. Assess gaps in technology that hinder organizational behavior (e.g., lack of collaboration tools, inefficient data systems, or outdated communication platforms). Proposal for New Technologies (40 Points) Propose two or three emerging technologies (e.g., AI, cloud platforms, gamification, blockchain) that could address the gaps identified in the audit. Explain how each technology could enhance organizational behavior (e.g., improving employee engagement, productivity, collaboration, or decision-making). Include examples from companies that have successfully implemented similar technologies. Challenges and Considerations (20 Points) Identify potential challenges with implementing the proposed technologies (e.g., employee resistance, ethical concerns, privacy issues). Suggest initial strategies to overcome these challenges. Instructions for Slide Presentation: Create a 10-12 slide presentation covering the same points as the written report. Introduction (1-2 slides): Brief overview of the organization and its challenges. Technology Audit (3-4 slides): Evaluate current technologies and gaps. Proposal for New Technologies (4-5 slides): Propose technologies and explain their impact on organizational behavior. Challenges and Considerations (2-3 slides): Identify challenges and offer strategies to address them. Include visuals (charts, diagrams, or images) to enhance understanding. Grading Rubric for Part 1 (100 Points Total) Criteria Excellent (Full Points) Good Fair Needs Improvement Points Introduction to Organization 10 points: Clear, concise introduction with relevant details. 8-9 points: Solid introduction with minor missing details. 5-7 points: Basic introduction with limited detail or clarity. 0-4 points: Minimal or unclear introduction. /10 Technology Audit 30 points: Comprehensive evaluation of current technologies and clear identification of gaps. 23-29 points: Strong evaluation but may lack detail on gaps or current technologies. 15-22 points: Basic evaluation with limited assessment of gaps. 0-14 points: Minimal or unclear evaluation of current technologies and gaps. /30 Proposal for New Technologies 40 points: Excellent proposal with clear, detailed explanation of how each technology improves organizational behavior. 30-39 points: Solid proposal but may lack depth in how technologies enhance behavior or examples. 20-29 points: Basic proposal with limited detail or weak connection to organizational behavior. 0-19 points: Minimal or unclear proposal with little relevance to behavior improvement. /40 Challenges and Considerations 20 points: Thoughtful identification of challenges and detailed strategies for overcoming them. 15-19 points: Identifies challenges but lacks depth in strategies for overcoming them. 10-14 points: Basic challenges with limited strategies. 0-9 points: Minimal or no discussion of challenges or strategies. /20
