Case Scenario:
You are working for an organization that supports continuous professional development for employees, and you are being partially reimbursed for your tuition expenses. However, your organization is experiencing some operational strain as a result of budget constraints caused by recent changes in the external environment.
You mention to your supervisor that you have enrolled in an organizational behavior course this term, since you need your supervisor's permission to get approved for reimbursement. Your boss would like some more explanation on why you should use company funds to enroll in this course, especially given some of the budget constraints that the organization has been experiencing. She had no issues with your previous enrollment in courses such as finance, data analytics, and writing since she sees these courses as enhancing your technical skills, but she wonders if organizational behavior is mostly common sense. Your supervisor is also not sure why you have to read about research methods in this course.
Part 1: Your Initial Post
To prepare for your justification, create a discussion post that responds to the following issues:
- What is organizational behavior? (See 1.4: A Model of Organizational Behavior and Management.)
- Why is it important to study organizational behavior? Think of the changing workplace to inform your response.
- How will learning about organizational behavior research methods help you better understand organizational behavior concepts? (See Appendix A: Scientific Method in Organizational Research)
In your post, we encourage you to do the following:
- Provide examples that relate to the actual organization you work for, but please do not specifically identify your organization. If you are not currently in the workplace, this can be from previous work experience or any other organization that you have information on.
- Glance through the list of module titles that we will be covering in this course and use that as part of your response. (Note: We realize that at this stage you have not dived into all the topics, but the titles provide a quick snapshot of the issues that will be covered. For example, you can use the titles to connect your discussion to a challenge your organization might be facing.)
In your initial post, you are required to reference at least 3 course materials.
Part 2: Connect with Your Classmates' Posts
Meaningfully engage with classmates' posts to move the conversation forward. Mention something new that you learned from the future of work resources, share insights about what they posted, ask follow-up questions, share experiences, etc. (See The Future of Work After COVID-19: Executive Summary and watch What is the Future of Work? | World Economic Forum.)
Requirements:
See the discussion rubric for a comprehensive list of the requirements. Keep in mind the following:
1. Post no more than 300 words for your initial post.
2. Justify your explanations by including in-text citations and your references in APA format as applicable.
o In your initial post, you are required to reference at least 3 course materials.
3. Read any postings already provided by your instructor or fellow students and respond accordingly. Remember to read the feedback to your own major postings and reply to it throughout the module.
4. Review your writing for grammar and spelling before posting.
5. Reference and properly cite your work:
o APA Style