INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES IN THE WORKPLACE
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INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES IN THE WORKPLACE
Module 1 – Case
INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES IN THE WORKPLACE
Assignment Overview
Managers often notice the relationship between attitudes and job performance. Have you ever heard someone say, “With that go-get ’em attitude, she will set new sales records!” or “His attitude is
so poor, he never produces quality work.” However, managers seldom realize that they can affect an employee’s work attitudes (such as job satisfaction and commitment), which in turn can affect
job outcomes such as turnover, absenteeism, and productivity.
Case Assignment
INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES IN THE WORKPLACE
In this first Case Assignment, you will be viewing a clip from the movie “Office Space.” This video demonstrates work attitudes, factors that can shape those attitudes, and the end effect on work
behavior. As you watch the clip, make some notes about examples you see that give you some clues about the different characters and:
- Job satisfaction
- Attitudes toward management
- Attitudes toward co-workers
- Organizational Commitment
- Work environment and conditions (such as physical surroundings)
View the following movie clip from the movie Office Space:
Read the following article from the Trident University Library:
Riordan, C. (2013) The power of “thank you”: 3 steps to a culture of gratitude. HR Specialist, 11(17),7.
Hint: Just copy and paste the title of the article into the Library Access search box on the Trident University Portal page. Do not include the author’s name or publication; the article title is all you need.
After reading the above article, background material, and reviewing your notes on the video, consider the following questions:
- How would you characterize the general work environment at Initech?
- What are Peter’s attitudes about working at Initech? What are the likely causes of those attitudes?
- How does he feel about his supervisors?
- Do his co-workers show similar attitudes?
- What do you predict would be the effect of these attitudes on job commitment, absenteeism, and turnover? Why?
Now, write a 3- to 4-page paper discussing the film clip and the above questions. A good way to organize your paper would be to divide it into the following sections:
- Introduction that briefly describes the situation at Initech. (one paragraph)
- The Environment at Initech (including supervision style and physical environment)
- The observed job attitudes of Peter and his co-workers
- The likely outcomes of those attitudes
- Conclusion that makes one recommendation for a change that Lumbergh could make that would improve job satisfaction among employees at Initech.
Be sure to support your arguments with references to the background readings and use specific examples from the clip to illustrate your main points.
INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES IN THE WORKPLACE
RUBRIC
Excellent Quality
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Introduction 45-41 points
The background and significance of the problem and a clear statement of the research purpose is provided. The search history is mentioned.
Literature Support
91-84 points
The background and significance of the problem and a clear statement of the research purpose is provided. The search history is mentioned.
Methodology
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Content is well-organized with headings for each slide and bulleted lists to group related material as needed. Use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. to enhance readability and presentation content is excellent. Length requirements of 10 slides/pages or less is met.
Average Score
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More depth/detail for the background and significance is needed, or the research detail is not clear. No search history information is provided.
83-76 points
Review of relevant theoretical literature is evident, but there is little integration of studies into concepts related to problem. Review is partially focused and organized. Supporting and opposing research are included. Summary of information presented is included. Conclusion may not contain a biblical integration.
52-49 points
Content is somewhat organized, but no structure is apparent. The use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. is occasionally detracting to the presentation content. Length requirements may not be met.
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The background and/or significance are missing. No search history information is provided.
75-1 points
Review of relevant theoretical literature is evident, but there is no integration of studies into concepts related to problem. Review is partially focused and organized. Supporting and opposing research are not included in the summary of information presented. Conclusion does not contain a biblical integration.
48-1 points
There is no clear or logical organizational structure. No logical sequence is apparent. The use of font, color, graphics, effects etc. is often detracting to the presentation content. Length requirements may not be met
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