In this assignment, you will demonstrate your
ability to write with proper grammar and mechanics, by responding to a
workplace scenario in writing. While your grade on this assignment is most
heavily weighted on grammar and mechanics, your ability to organize your
thoughts and include detailed, relevant examples, descriptions, and
explanations will also be a factor when determining your overall grade on this
writing assignment.
1. Below are 3 writing
prompts to choose from when completing this assignment. Read each prompt carefully
and then choose 1 to respond
to.
2. Address the prompt’s
question in a well-organized, multi-paragraph format.
3. Include detailed
explanations to support your answer.
4. Review your response
for professional language and tone.
5. Organize your
response into standard paragraph structure.
6. Ensure your response
is approximately 550 words in length.
7. Submit your scenario
response as a Word Document.
NOTE: Outside sources
are NOT required for this assignment. However, if you choose to use one, you
must cite it using APA style. Please see the “Student Resources” tab in
Blackboard for the B&SC APA Style Guide.
Scenario and Prompts
You are completing an application for a
management position in your field. The application asks you to respond to 1
of these prompts in detail:
1: Describe a time when
your responsibilities became overwhelming. Explain what you did to get back on
track. How will you prevent getting overloaded in the future? Show how this
situation helped you grow as a person.
2: Write
about a time when a project or situation at work did not go as expected, and
what steps you took to get it back on track. Explain what you did well in this
situation. Describe what you could have done differently. Then show how this
experience has helped prepare you for a management position.
3: Describe a time when you
took initiative without being asked. Describe the project or situation, and why
you chose to act without guidance. What were the results? What does this
situation show about your leadership style?
Please only select one topic
