MGT/312 MGT312 MGT 312 WEEK 1 ASSIGNMENT

Content and Organization 
70 Percent (7 out of 10 points)

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Comments:

All key elements of the assignment are covered and explained in a substantive way. (4.0 point)

Organizational Behavior Paper

Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper in which you discuss BOTH a personal attribute AND a soft skill:

·         Select ONE Personal Attribute from the list below. Explain how the Personal Attribute can help or hinder job performance in an organization:

·         Attitude

·         Ethics and Personal Values

·         Self-Awareness

·         Social Capital

·         Select ONE Soft Skill from the list below. Explain how the Soft Skill can help or hinder decision making in an organization:

·         Critical Thinking

·         Problem Solving

·         Judgment

·         Active Listening

In your paper, please include a minimum of two sources (APA formatting required).

The paper links theory to relevant workplace examples of current experience and industry practice and uses the vocabulary of the theory correctly. (2 points)

·         Include at least one specific, real-world example of how managers use organizational behavior principles to improve job performance, decision making, OR workplace ethics.

The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points. (0.5 points)

The conclusion is logical, flows from the body of the paper, and reviews the major points. (0.5 points)

/ 7.0

Readability and Style 
15 Percent (1.5 out of 10 points)

Points Earned

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Paragraph transitions are present and logical and maintain the flow throughout the paper. (.3 points)

The tone is appropriate to the content and assignment. (.3 points)

Sentences are complete, clear, and concise. (.3 points)

Sentences are well constructed, with consistently strong, varied sentences. (.3 points)

Sentence transitions are present and maintain the flow of thought. (.3 points)

/ 1.5

Mechanics
15 Percent (1.5 out of 10 points)

Points Earned

Comments: 

The paper, including the title page, reference page, tables, and appendices, follow APA guidelines for format. (.3 points)

In your paper, please include a minimum of two sources (APA formatting required).

Grammatical feedback available through the WritePoint report  (download from the Assignment manager tab—additional tools also available from the Center for Writing Excellence).

Citations of original works within the body of the paper follow APA guidelines, including supporting quotations (from outside sources) with quotation marks and in-text citations. (.3 points)

The paper is laid out with effective use of headings, font styles, margins, and spacing. (.3 points)

Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed. (.3 points)

Spelling is correct. (.3 points)

/ 1.5

Total: 100% (5 Points)

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