OL 500 Milestone Three
The final project for this course is the creation of a case study analysis.
Through the practice of analysis and application of human behavior theories and concepts, you will develop your critical thinking skills and the ability to properly
diagnose root causes of organizational issues while recommending solutions that create sustainable positive change within an organization.
You will analyze the case study entitled “Engstrom Auto Mirror Plant: Motivating in Good Times and Bad,” which is contained within the custom Textbook/Case
Study bundle. The case study will present a list of known organizational issues. You will apply knowledge of human behavior theories and concepts to properly
identify and analyze the multiple root causes of the organizational issues from a human behavior perspective. Your analysis will include an examination of the
resulting impact of relevant theories and concepts.
Prompt: For Milestone Three, you will develop solutions for the problems identified in the Engstrom Auto Mirror Plant case study. Specifically, the following
critical elements must be addressed:
III. Solutions Development
a) Create organizational improvement outcomes that are a direct remedy to the organizational issues. Apply human behavior theories and
concepts and validate your recommendations with supportive research evidence.
b) Recommend strategic actions that would lead the organization in a proactive manner. Be sure to apply human behavior theories and concepts
when crafting your recommendations.
Guidelines for Submission: Your paper should be submitted as a 3–4-page Microsoft Word document with double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman Font,
one-inch margins, and all sources cited in APA format. Use in-text citations beyond Newstrom’s text. Avoid overdependence on direct quotes.
Critical Elements | Proficient (100%) | Needs Improvement (75%) | Not Evident (0%) | Value |
Solutions Development: Organizational Improvement Outcomes |
Creates organizational improvement outcomes that are a direct remedy to the organizational issues, applies human behavior theories and concepts, and validates recommendations with supportive research evidence |
Creates organizational improvement outcomes that are a direct remedy to the organizational issues but does not apply human behavior theories and concepts or does not validate recommendations with supportive research evidence |
Does not create organizational improvement outcomes |
40 |
Solutions Development: Strategic Actions |
Recommends strategic actions that lead organizations in a proactive manner by applying human behavior theories and concepts |
Recommends strategic actions that lead organizations in a proactive manner but does not apply human behavior theories and concepts |
Does not recommend strategic actions | 40 |
Articulation of Response | Submission has no major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization |
Submission has major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization that negatively impact readability and articulation of main ideas |
Submission has critical errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization that prevent understanding of ideas |
20 |
Earned Total | 100% |
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