University of the People –MBA COMPLETE GUIDE
COMPLETE MBA COURSE SOLUTIONS
BUS 5113
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Organizational Theory & Behavior
CONTENTS (SOLUTIONS)
i. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
1. WEEK 1
Learning Guide Unit 1
Discussion Assignment Unit 1 – 5 A+ Answers
Written Assignment Unit 1 – 5 A+ Answers
Portfolio Activity Unit 1 – 5 A+ Answers
2. WEEK 2
Learning Guide Unit 2
Discussion Assignment Unit 2 – 5 A+ Answers
Written Assignment Unit 2 – 5 A+ Answers
Portfolio Activity Unit 2 – 5 A+ Answers
3. WEEK 3
Learning Guide Unit 3
Discussion Assignment Unit 3 – 5 A+ Answers
Written Assignment Unit 3 – 5 A+ Answers
Portfolio Activity Unit 3 – 5 A+ Answers
4. WEEK 4
Learning Guide Unit 4
Discussion Assignment Unit 4 – 5 A+ Answers
Written Assignment Unit 4 – 5 A+ Answers
Portfolio Activity Unit 4 – 5 A+ Answers
5. WEEK 5
Learning Guide Unit 5
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Discussion Assignment Unit 5 – 5 A+ Answers
Written Assignment Unit 5 – 5 A+ Answers
Portfolio Activity Unit 5 – 5 A+ Answers
6. WEEK 6
Learning Guide Unit 6
Discussion Assignment Unit 6 – 5 A+ Answers
Written Assignment Unit 6 – 5 A+ Answers
Portfolio Activity Unit 6 – 5 A+ Answers
7. WEEK 7
Learning Guide Unit 7
Discussion Assignment Unit 7 – 5 A+ Answers
Written Assignment Unit 7 – 5 A+ Answers
Portfolio Activity Unit 7 – 5 A+ Answers
8. WEEK 8
Learning Guide Unit 8
Discussion Assignment Unit 8 – 5 A+ Answers
Portfolio Activity Unit 8 – 5 A+ Answers
9. GROUP ACTIVITY – 5 A+ Answers
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IMPORTANT
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
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Assignment, Written Assignment, and Portfolio Activity. The Group Activity is at the very end.
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BUS 5113 UNIT/WEEK 1 SOLUTIONS
BUS 5113 Learning Guide Unit 1
Unit 1: Introduction to Organizational Theory and Behavior
Topics:
Overview of Organizational Behavior
Historical and Theoretical Underpinnings
The Hawthorne/the Observer Effect
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this Unit, you will be able to:
1. Discuss the Hawthorne Effect and its potential impact on organizational behavior
2. Explore how the Observer Effect skews data gathering efforts
3. Analyze the four (4) theoretical contributions to organizational theory and explain how they
have shaped the concept of organizational behavior
Tasks:
Read through the Learning Guide and the Reading Assignment
Introduce yourself to your classmates in the Course Forum
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Complete the Discussion Assignment by posting in the Discussion Forum
Respond to three of your fellow classmates’ posts in the Discussion Forum
Complete and submit the Written Assignment
Complete and submit the Portfolio Assignment
Introduction
Welcome to Unit 1, Organizational Theory & Behavior. This Unit will focus on the question of
“What is Organizational Theory & Behavior?”
The short answer is, the field of Organizational Theory & Behavior is about understanding how
people and groups within an organization behave, react and interpret events. Now, let’s explore
what makes that happen.
If you haven't done so yet, go to the Course Forum and respond to the thread created for
introductions.
Introduce yourself to your classmates, including some of the following information:
Basics: Name, where are you from, family, community activities?
Undergraduate education?
Career progression thus far?
Why MBA?
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Career Aspirations?
How do you believe that studying Organizational Theory and Behavior will help you to be
more successful in the future?
Reading Assignment
Laegaard, J. & Bindslev, M. (2006). Organizational Theory. Ventus Publishing &
Bookboon.com.
o Chapters 1 & 2
Video: Organizational Behavior, retrieved from:
http://www.investopedia.com/terms/o/organizationalbehavior.asp
Shuttleworth, M. Hawthorne Effect. Retrieved from:
http://www.explorable.com/hawthorne-effect.
Discussion Assignment
In the discussion forum you are expected to participate often and engage in deep levels of
discourse. Please post your initial response as early as possible and continue to participate
throughout the unit. You are required to post an initial response to the question/issue presented in
the Forum and then respond to at least 3 of your classmates’ initial posts. You should also respond
to anyone who has responded to you.
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In our readings it suggests that individuals tend to change their behavior if they believe they are
being observed-this is called the Hawthorne Effect. As Organizational Leaders what does this
phenomenon tell you about observed behaviors and those you may not see? How does this impact
the broader context of an organization, particularly when trying to gather authentic data on
organizational behavior?
Written Assignment
Submit a paper which is 2-3 pages in length (no more than 3-pages), exclusive of the reference
page. Paper should be double spaced in Times New Roman font (or its equivalent) which is no
greater than 12 points in size. The paper should cite at least two sources in APA format. One
source can be your textbook.
In Chapter 2 of the Organizational Theory text we reviewed four theoretical contributions which
are central to the understanding of today's Organizations. Offer a brief analysis of all four
theoretical concepts and then pick the one you the feel is the most influential from both historical
and managerial perspectives. Explain. Now, consider how these concepts impacted the
development of the current organizational theories.
Be sure to use APA formatting in your paper. Purdue University’s Online Writing LAB (OWL) is
a free website that provides excellent information and resources for understanding and using the
APA format and style. The OWL website can be accessed here:
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/
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Papers will be assessed using this rubric. Please review the rubric to be clear on the assessment
criteria.
Checklist
Read through the Learning Guide and the Reading Assignment
Introduce Yourself to your classmates in the Course Forum
Complete the Discussion Assignment by posting in the Discussion Forum
Respond to three of your fellow classmates’ posts in the Discussion Forum
Complete and submit the Written Assignment
BUS 5113 Discussion Assignment Unit 1 Solutions
BUS 5113 Discussion Assignment Unit 1 – Sample 1
Is understood that the relevance of the studies conducted by Elton Mayo and Fritz Roethlisberger
is transcendental, they prompted growth in studies about workplace psychology to this day and
therefore the Hawthorne studies are quite relevant given that increasing the productivity of the
employee's performance is always desired, and that the quest for the psychological Grail of
employee motivation has been applied to modern day practices that follow not only those of the
Hawthorne studies but also others parting from Frederick Herzberg to the Gallup
Organization(DeKay, 2013).
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On one hand there were too many variables, and there was no consensus among researchers which
led to a point where findings showed achievement and recognition opposed over salary and
supervision (DeKay,2013). On the other hand,
The Hawthorne studies showed the people's work performance is dependent on social issues and
job satisfaction, and that monetary incentives and good working conditions are generally less
important in improving employee productivity then meeting individuals’ need and desire to belong
to a group and be included in decision-making at work.(The Human Side: Hawthorne, n.d.)
Modern day management depends a lot on how developed countries are, in developed countries
and some overseas companies that operate in underdeveloped countries it is observed how
managers apply the concepts and their variables learned from the studies to increase
productivity. However, in underdeveloped countries where there is a higher level of poverty and
dissatisfaction among general society, management still operates with the principal of fear and
punishment under the assumption that workers need money, and they will obey and produce under
close supervision that threatens the possibility to lose their job, but the fact is that by assuring a
friendly environment for employees as well as meeting individuals' needs, acknowledging and
empowering employees higher productivity could be achieved as shown during the Hawthorne
studies.
References
AT&T Archives. (Nov 28, 2011). The Year They Discovered People [Video]. Youtube
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