Organizational Behavior Discussions

Please answer each questions with at least 300 words and APA citation. Thank you!

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Watch the video interview or read the transcript of the interview

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWKIFUVhJ1o

http://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/article/johnson-johnson-ceo-william-weldon-leadership-in-a-decentralized-company/

Directions:

For your first post write a paper of at least 300 words and answer the following questions:

1. How would you describe J&J’s organizational structure?
2. What does Mr. Weldon describe as the benefits of this type of structure and why?
3. What does Mr. Weldon describe as the downside to this type of structure and why?

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Research in the field of Organizational Behavior can be very thought provoking – sometime to the point of changing your whole outlook on something. I would like you to see if there is an article in the following web site that provokes you into thinking differently about an area of organizational behavior. Go to the Wharton, University of Pennsylvania website, then find the drop down menu “Topics” and click on “Management”. From here, review the research articles within the past year, and choose one that discusses a topics we have covered so far in this course. For your first post, discuss the following questions. Be sure to cite to the article.

Directions:

First Post:

1. Word Count: 300 words.
2. Date of Current Event: Must be within the past year.
3. Topic: What is the topic of your current event as it relates to the reading in this course?
4. Content: In paragraph format discuss the article and how it relates to the material we have covered in this course. Make sure you use your own words. Discuss the following:
   1. Give a brief description of the research conducted and the conclusion reached.
   2. State how the issue in the current event applies to the material we have covered.
   3. Discuss something you found surprising/thought provoking from the article.
   4. Give an example of how this research can be used in an organization.

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What motivates people in the workplace? Money? Flexibility? Recognition? There are both intrinsic and extrinsic factors that come into play in motivating a workplace. Listen to Daniel Pink in this Ted Talk:

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Directions:

In your first post, write a paper with at least 300 words and discuss the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivators, provide an example of each, and discuss two points that you found really interesting in this video.

Original Post: Write an essay illustrating the lesson concepts and explaining your answers. This original post must contain a minimum of 300 words. Students must demonstrate critical thinking by paraphrasing the material into their own words (direct quotes should be used in a limited manner as this does not display critical thinking). All statements in the post that are not general knowledge should be cited to their source. Be sure to clearly relate the readings to the lesson concepts. Students may further synthesize this research relating to personal experiences. All citations should be in APA format with a reference listing at the bottom of the post in APA format.