Requirement: Using the terms, concepts, and theories learned in this course, write a 5 to 7 page (not including cover and reference page) research paper focusing on Organizational Politics. Go into detail as to how this topic can be incorporated into the Human Resources Management career field. You should still avoid writing in the first person (using the “I” statements).
Your paper is required to be written in APA format
Resources:
Ferris, G. R., & Kacmar, K. M. (1992). Perceptions of organizational politics. Journal of Management, 18(1), 93-116.
Nahavandi, A., Denhardt, R., Denhardt, J., & Aristigueta, M. (2015). Organizational behavior. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Wofford, M. (2008). Office politics. Leadership Excellence, 25(6), 19.
Sternberg, L. E. (1992). Empowerment: Trust vs. control. Cornell Hotel and Restaurant Administration Quarterly, 33(1), 68.
Marques, J. (2009). Organizational politics: Problem or opportunity? Human Resource Management International Digest, 17(6), 38-41.
Paper Format:
A. Title Page – Include a title page formatted using APA style. Include the APA formatted Header.
B. Executive Summary (We use Executive Summaries in business, not Abstracts).
C. Introductory Paragraph – Include an introductory paragraph that includes your thesis sentence.
You should support your thesis with supporting paragraphs and a concluding paragraph, using APA style and section headings. Be sure to include theories, models, terms, concepts, and principles, with examples, learned throughout the course.
D. Reference Page – Include all sources including your textbook on a Reference page formatted in APA style. Remember, there is a difference between the formatting for hardcopy vs. electronic references.
Punctuation, grammar, and documentation count toward your grade.