Assignment: Organizational Behavior
Part 1
For this unit, assume you are in the research and development division of your selected organization. The CEO has directed you to come up with a new product or service that will be delivered to the American or global consumer in the next 12 months. Using your creativity and what you have learned thus far, establish goals and a SMARTER outline by explaining each of your SMARTER characteristics for your product /service over the next year.
In your assignment, address the components listed below.
1. Frame your paper with a solid introduction.
2. Develop the body of your paper using the SMARTER acronym, and explain each area over a 12-month period. Note: You need to be creative and figure out goals and timelines with the SMARTER framework with specific details. In your explanation, include how the SMARTER acronym can be used to improve performance practices.
3. Provide a conclusion and recommendation summary to your CEO.
4. Support your paper with at least one reference. This may be your course textbook.
Your assignment must be a minimum of two pages in length, not counting the title and reference pages. All sources used, including the textbook, must be cited and referenced according to APA guidelines.
Part 2
You started on your course project by selecting an organization and developing a SMARTER outline. For this unit, you will apply the team effectiveness model discussed in this unit and the Five Cs (cooperating, coordinating, communicating, comforting, and conflict-handling) into a team-building plan.
In a two-page explanation, describe how you will assemble and lead a team who will develop the new product you discussed in your Unit III Assignment. Describe who will be a part of your team, how you will ensure the team is successful, and how you will apply the Five Cs. Additionally, include how you will account for different personalities and needs.
Outside sources are not a requirement for this assignment. Use your creativity and knowledge of effective teams discussed in this unit.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.