Persuasive Paper (10 points)
You will prepare a short (3-4 page) persuasive paper in which you attempt to convince your supervisor (hypothetical or real) to take a particular action related to an organizational behavior topic. Your paper topic can be related to issues we discuss in class, or it can be related to another interest you have, as long as it is related to OB in some way.
Example paper topics:
• Choosing an effective team training program - why adventure learning is better than classroom training
• Employee benefits - more work/life balance programs are cost-effective
• Our company must increase workplace diversity to be competitive
Paper topics must be approved by me no later than October 14th. Failure to do so will result in deductions from your grade on the paper (1 point per day). Submitted paper topics should include both the overall topic and the position you will be taking in the paper. This will help provide you with a framework for the paper (although it is possible that your position will change as you conduct more research on the topic). I will be happy to meet with you to generate or discuss potential paper topics - please don't wait until October 14th to think about this.
You will then conduct research on that topic, finding articles from a range of sources. These sources must include both academic and practitioner publications. Academic publications generally describe a research study that was conducted, or a review of a particular theory. Practitioner publications are directed more towards managers and the general public. They tend to address practical applications of research, examples of initiatives undertaken in organizations, or case studies of specific events. You may use your textbook as a resource for defining concepts or locating relevant articles, but the textbook should not be used as a primary source of content for your paper.
Your paper must contain complete citations for all sources used. Papers should be 3-4 double-spaced, word-processed pages, 12pt Times new roman font
Due Date November 11th in class