Bmgt 364 Assignment 1 Organizational Theory

BMGT 364 Assignment 1 Organizational Theory
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BMGT 364 Assignment 1 Organizational Theory


Purpose:
In the first assignment, students are given a scenario in which the shipping manager who has worked for Recycled Furnishings since the inception of the company is getting ready to retire.   The scenario serves to set the stage for students to demonstrate how management theories have changed over time.   For example, managing 30 years ago is different than managing in the 21st century.

Outcome Met by Completing This Assignment:
• integrate management theories and principles into management practices

Instructions:
In Part One of this case study analysis, students are to use the facts from the case study to determine two different organization theories that are demonstrated.   For Part Two, students will compare the 21st century manager to that of the main character in the case study and the implications of change in being a 21st century manager.
In selecting an organizational theory that best describes the current shipping manager, students will use the timeline to select a school of thought and a theory or theories of that time frame.   Students will need to research the theorist(s) and theories to complete the assignment and answer the questions below.   Students are expected to be thorough in responding to Part One.
In Part Two, students are going to take what they have learned in weeks 1 – 3 and compare the management skills of the current shipping manager to that of you as the new shipping manager.

Step 1:   Analyze the Case Study (Read: How to Analyze a Case Study)

Step 2:   Create a Word or Rich Text Format (RTF) document that is double-spaced, 12-point font.   The final product will be between 4-5 pages in length excluding the title page and reference page.

Step 3:   Review the grading rubric for the assignment.

Step 4:   Use headings following...