Analyze two (2) key organizational behavior theories, concepts or frameworks you
intend to use in your group assignment. You may pick any theory, concept or framework covered in
MGT5OBR Organizational Behavior, either from the same or different modules. (If you are unsure,
please discuss with your workshop facilitator).
This assignment requires you to do research. Your task is to draw on organizational behavior theory
to critically analyze your chosen theories, concepts or frameworks.
You need to analyze you chosen theories, concepts or frameworks in the context of organizational
behavior. Think along the lines of how these concepts may be used to help people and organizations
achieve high performance levels and help ensure all organization members achieve satisfaction from
their task contributions and work experience.
You need to:
1. Introduce. Briefly describe the two (2) CHOSEN theories, concepts or frameworks and your
planned consideration/use of them in the context of the Assessment 3 Group Assignment.
Also outline how you have structured the essay.
2. Analyze and critically examine your first CHOSEN concept, theory or framework. Consider
the pros and cons in order to come to a supported assessment and conclusion. Explain and
clarify using concrete examples. Use organizational behavior concepts, theory and
frameworks in addressing this section.
3. Analyze and critically examine your second CHOSEN concept, theory or framework. Consider
the pros and cons in order to come to a supported assessment and conclusion. Explain and
clarify using concrete examples. Use organizational behavior concepts, theory and
frameworks in addressing this section.
4. Connect your two (2) CHOSEN concepts, theories or frameworks. Discuss the linkages you
see between your CHOOSEN concepts. Explain and clarify your position with the use concrete
examples.
For example, if expectancy theory is your first CHOSEN concept and job satisfaction is your
second CHOSEN concept, then how would expectancy theory help reduce the problems created
by job dissatisfaction? Would job satisfaction help increase an employee’s willingness to
perform and, if so, which attitudes would be the most influential?).
5. Conclude the discussion. Summarize key points made in the essay.
6. Provide a reference list. You need to use the APA 6th Referencing style.