You will complete an in-depth assessment of a job (one you currently hold OR hope to hold after graduation). The final product will be a page paper (minimum not counting cover page or reference page) that includes 3 scholarly references (not including the course text). You are encouraged to use the library online databases for sources in addition to peer reviewed journal articles.
1 Project 1: Job Performance Assessment BUS 483: Organizational Behavior & Development Assignment Overview: Due February 13, 2021 You will complete an in-depth assessment of a job (one you currently hold OR hope to hold after graduation). The final product will be a page paper (minimum not counting cover page or reference page) that includes 3 scholarly references (not including the course text). You are encouraged to use the library online databases for sources in addition to peer reviewed journal articles. This is an individual assignment. Suggestion: You will find significant insight from Chapters 1 & 2 of the course text. JOB I CURRENTLY HOLD: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Questions to cover include the following: • Identify and discuss the job you chose (either your current role OR a future job). • Define job performance, task performance, and describe the utility of the Occupational Information Network (O*NET). Be sure to include their major components. • Look up this position on the O*NET database. Does the profile of the job fit your expectations? Are any task behaviors missing from O*NET’s profile? • Describe organizational citizenship behaviors that may be expressly noted or inherent to the job, and identify ways in these behaviors contribute to an organization’s goals from the perspective of the job you have chosen. • Define counterproductive behavior. What kinds of counterproductive behavior have you seen in this role? OR What counterproductive behavior would you anticipate seeing within this role? • From the perspective of the job you have chosen – also answer the following question, “How can the organization use job performance information to manage employee performance?” IMPORTANT: Support each of your answers with research. Expectations References • Acceptable references are peer-reviewed journal articles, business databases, academic resources, government websites (Department of Labor, EEOC, etc.), and the course text. • Citations should follow APA format for in-text citations and separate reference page. • Three academic references (in addition to citations from the course text) are required. 2 Paper • Paper is at least five full-pages in length, this guideline does not include the cover page, reference page, or appendixes. • Paper is submitted to the assignment drop box by the end of the day on the due date. Grading • Grading will be based on the following: • Content & depth of topic discussed (e.g. how well did you answer the key questions). Specifically, was job performance, task performance, O*NET and organizational citizenship behavior covered appropriately. • Referenced correctly (in-text citations and reference page) and seamless integration of multiple sources. • Overall composition and construction of paper (grammar, spelling, error-free). • Requirements of the assignment as outlined in overview and expectations have been met. Expectations of all Papers Times New Roman 12 point font and standard 1-inch margins is the maximum width (this is Word’s default settings). There is a high standard for grammar, spelling, and content. Your quality of writing should reflect that of a 400 level student in the Department of Business and Economics (DBE). Use of the Writing Center is strongly encouraged.