For this assignment, you will conduct a literature review of the cultural theories and global management concepts discussed in this course and relate them to the concept of CSR

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ANALYZE ALL ARTICLES AND DESCRIBE THE KEY THEMES THAT EMERGE ACROSS THE SEVEN SELECTED ARTICLES.

Assignment 2: Required Assignment—Literature Review: Cultural Theoretical Approaches and CSR

For this assignment, you will conduct a literature review of the cultural theories and global management concepts discussed in this course and relate them to the concept of CSR. To complete this assignment, you will read four peer-reviewed articles (listed below) and choose at least three additional articles from the Argosy University online library. You will analyze and synthesize the materials to compose a 6–7-page paper of your analysis.

This literature review will be the basis of your LASA assignment during Week 7. Before you begin, review the directions of LASA assignment to familiarize yourself with its requirements.

The purpose of this literature review is for you to practice:

  • Critically reading and understanding academic and scholarly articles and how to tie the concepts together
  • Synthesizing the various concepts and results of the review
  • Writing a collective analysis of the articles that will help you address the topic of the final assignment

Directions:

  1. Access the following articles in the DocSharing section of this course. Read the articles to analyze the major claims of these cultural theoretical approaches:
    1. Edward HallAdair, W. L., & Brett, J. M. (2005). The negotiation dance: Time, culture, and behavioral sequences in negotiation. Organization Science, 16(1), 33–51. (ProQuest Document ID: 213832617) Retrieved from
      http://search.proquest.com.libproxy.edmc.edu/docview/213832617?
      accountid=34899
    2. Geert Hostedede Mooij, M., & Hofstede, G. (2010). The Hofstede model: Applications to global branding and advertising strategy and research. International Journal of Advertising,29(1), 85–110. (ProQuest Document ID: 231107811) Retrieved from

Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of behaviorism, in general.

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ANALYZE THE STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES OF BEHAVIORISM, IN GENERAL.

Behaviorism Evaluation
Resources
This is the first chapter of a cumulative evaluation. Over the length of this course, you will write four chapters for this evaluation, one each on behaviorism, social cognitive theory, cognitive information processing, and constructivism.
Although this class covers many learning theories, they can easily be grouped into four distinct categories. These four categories are continuing to develop and expand as the study of human learning has become more popular. Educational psychology researchers have advanced their interests to applied settings, such as teaching and learning. This new interest in academic learning, in combination with the technological advances made in this field, both continue to affect the evolution of the field and the competencies addressed in this course. Although the emphasis in this class is on cognition-related learning theories, behaviorism will also be discussed.
You will complete one paper in this unit, and one paper each in Unit 5, Unit 7, and Unit 9. For each paper, you are asked to examine specific aspects of the learning theory category. As you complete each chapter, compare it to your previous chapters. Each paper should be four to five pages in length, not counting your title sheet or references. Be sure to use examples from your readings and research to support your position throughout your paper. Papers should be double-spaced with a font size of 12 and follow APA style. Address the following in your paper:
Summarize the four conditioning theories of behaviorism.
Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of behaviorism, in general.
Apply behaviorism to a practical situation in your specialization. Describe the situation, how the theory can be applied, and what the expected outcomes would be.
Describe the relation of behaviorism to self-regulation.
Write in a concise, balanced, and logically organized manner.
Use grammar, punctuation, and mechanics expected of graduate-level composition, using APA style and format for all citations and references.
Paper Requirements:
Number of References: A paper of this length should include references. As a graduate student, you are responsible for determining the appropriate number of resources. The majority of them should be original research articles published in legitimate scientific journals. A few review or survey articles are also acceptable.
Article Distinctions: Research articles present original research, review articles discuss research already presented elsewhere, and survey articles are comprehensive review articles that discuss an entire field or area of research. If these distinctions are unclear to you, investigate them on your own or ask your instructor for help. References to books are acceptable, but they should be kept to a minimum—probably no more than five.
APA Style: You must use proper APA style to cite and list your references. Refer to the Capella Online Writing Center’s APA Style and Formatting guidelines for more information.
Format: Use the following structure to organize your paper:
Cover page (your name, your specialization or program, title and course number, current quarter and year, instructor’s name).
Optional: abstract.
Body of paper, including headings and subheadings over the appropriate content.
Reference list.
Refer to the APA Style and Formatting guidelines for additional formatting information.
Style: Write in the third person as an impartial narrator. Avoid the use of I, we, or you. In particular, avoid phrases like “I think” in favor of phrases like “the evidence suggests” or “research indicates.” In science, personal opinion carries no weight unless it is supported by a combination of empirical research and statistical or logical-mathematical inference.
Other Notes: Avoid long quoted passages from your source texts. Your paper should be a synthesis of your own ideas, in your own words—even if your ideas refer to the original ideas of others, in which case the references should be explicit. A paper at the graduate level should be scholarly and more than a mere summary. It should present a unique thesis or at least a significant point that you are trying to make, adding appreciably to what is already known of your topic. Your point or thesis will stand or fall solely on its strength—that is, the quality and quantity of the evidence you present.
Review the Behaviorism Evaluation Scoring Guide for the grading criteria of this assignment. You can use the resources available with this assignment to help you with your writing, including Smarthinking, the free tutorial and writing review service. You can use Smarthinking to get feedback on your writing before submitting it to your instructor for a grade.
In addition, your instructor may choose to use the Writing Feedback Tool to provide feedback on your writing. This tool, provided under Resources, contains a list of resources that you can use to improve and refine your writing. A good approach for using this tool in this course is to pick 2–3 resources from the list for each assignment, review each resource, and apply it to your paper. You will complete four papers in this course, so you have the chance to focus on something different for each paper. After you have refined your paper using the resources, submit it in the assignment area.

Does the way we socialize our children set them on a possible path toward this kind of obedience?

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DISCUSS, IN GENERAL, WHY CHILDREN ARE SOCIALIZED TO OBEY AUTHORITY FIGURES.

Assignment 1: Discussion Question: Obedience
Because I said so . . .
In our culture it is fairly normal to see a parent socialize their children to obey authority figures without question. We teach them that because they are a child if they question the authority figures in their life that they are being disrespectful and often punish them for this kind of questioning.
Now consider the outcome of Milgram’s research into obedience in which many participants followed the request of a perceived authority figure and administering shocks up to 450 volts to a person who simply got the answers wrong. Read the following article by Thomas Blass about Milgram and his research:
http://www.psychologytoday.com/articles/200203/the-man-who-shocked-the-world
Additionally read the article athttp://abcnews.go.com/2020/story?id=1297922 about the prank call at McDonalds that lead to the false imprisonment and sexual assault of a young employee all because the assistant manager blindly followed the instructions of a man on the phone.

    • Discuss, in general, why children are socialized to obey authority figures.

 

    • Does the way we socialize our children set them on a possible path toward this kind of obedience?

 

    • What benefits come from our children blindly following the authority figures in their life?

 

    • What negative consequences can come from this kind of socialization?

 

    • Is there a better option in the way we socialize our children? If so, what would be a better strategy?

 

  • Should this strategy change as the child ages? If so, how would it be different for older children versus younger children?

Describe the organization as a whole and a specific job within this organization.  Is there a formal job description?

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EXPLAIN THE CRITERIA THAT ARE USED TO APPRAISE EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE.

The purpose of the Final Paper is to apply your understanding of industrial/organizational psychology to a specific job and organization. This paper should be an objective analysis of a specific job in a particular work organization. It may be a place that you or a friend or family member is currently working.
Your paper should be based on material from the class and the textbook. You are expected to write an eight- to ten-page paper (not counting title and reference pages) that integrates relevant topics and theories from industrial/organizational psychology. Utilize a minimum of three scholarly, peer-reviewed sources document in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Be sure to address the following discussion points in your paper:

  1. Describe the organization as a whole and a specific job within this organization.  Is there a formal job description?  Include a complete job description (if available) as an appendix. Does this organization use a formal job analysis? If so, describe it.
  2. Explain how employees are recruited and selected by the organization. Do they use tests, interviews or application blanks?  If there is a standard application, include a copy with your paper as an appendix). Is there a formal job evaluation that determines the appropriate pay levels for different jobs and employees?
  3. Explain the criteria that are used to appraise employee performance.  How are employees appraised?  How often are they evaluated and by whom?
  4. Discuss the kinds of training/development which are a part of this job.  How effective is the training?
  5. Describe some of the specific stressors in this job and the company’s communication process.
  6. Discuss how the organization or your specific supervisor motivates his/her employees.  What motivation theory best seems to apply?  Identify the leadership approach or theory which best explains this organization and discuss how it is applied.
  7. Describe some of the various groups that exist in your workplace. What factors affect group performance in your job? Use at least one theory in your analysis of this setting.
  8. Describe changes you would suggest for improving this job and/or organization.

Writing the Final Paper
The Final Paper:

  1. Must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length, and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
  2. Must include a title page with the following:
    1. Title of paper
    2. Student’s name
    3. Course name and number
    4. Instructor’s name
    5. Date submitted
  3. Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
  4. Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
  5. Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
  6. Must use a minimum of three scholarly, peer-reviewed sources published within the last five years (not including the course text).
  7. Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
  8. Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.