Unit I Discussion Questions
• Discussion Question 1 (25 points)
o Prompt: Describe three to four differences between a Christian firm and a secular firm.
o Requirements: 250 words minimum initial post, 100 words minimum reply
• Discussion Question 2 (25 points)
o Prompt: Define organizational behavior (OB) and how learning OB can help you in your personal life.
o Requirements: 250 words minimum initial post, 100 words minimum reply
Unit II Discussion Questions
• Discussion Question 1 (25 points)
o Prompt: What is the advantage to an organization having a workforce comprised of different generations? Are there any disadvantages? If so, discuss. How does Job 32:7-9 relate to this discussion?
o Requirements: 250 words minimum initial post, 100 words minimum reply
Discussion Question 2 (25 points)
o Prompt: Discuss the impact of emotions on customer service. What is the effect of emotions and moods on customer satisfaction, and how does the concept of emotional contagion relate to this?
o Requirements: 250 words minimum initial post, 100 words minimum reply
Unit III Discussion Questions
• Discussion Question 1 (25 points)
o Prompt: Early theories of motivation are discussed in your textbook. We also are given instructions in Scripture for how we work. What instructions does God give us regarding how we carry out our jobs? Where does our greater reward come from?
o Requirements: 250 words minimum initial post, 100 words minimum reply
• Discussion Question 2 (25 points)
o Prompt: Discuss how you, as a manager, would seek to increase your employees’ levels of job engagement.
o Requirements: 250 words minimum initial post, 100 words minimum reply
Unit IV Discussion Questions
• Discussion Question 1 (25 points)
o Prompt: Compare and contrast the use of the communication process by Jesus Christ and a manager in your organization today. Discuss some ways that communication can become more Christ-like in today’s organizations.
o Requirements: 250 words minimum initial post, 100 words minimum reply
• Discussion Question 2 (25 points)
o Prompt: Discuss if you believe that you are a team player. Based on what you have learned regarding teamwork, explain why or why not. How can you improve your ability to function well on effective teams?
o Requirements: 250 words minimum initial post, 100 words minimum reply
Unit V Discussion Questions
• Discussion Question 1 (25 points)
o Prompt: Christ was a servant leader. Does the leadership of your organization demonstrate a servant leadership or does the leadership expect to be served? Explain your answer by comparing and/or contrasting the leadership style of Jesus Christ to that of your organization’s leadership.
o Requirements: 250 words minimum initial post, 100 words minimum reply
• Discussion Question 2 (25 points)
o Prompt: Describe an occurrence of unethical leadership in an organization. What motivated the unethical act? Explain whether the unethical behavior was driven by personal greed or for some other reason. Do you believe that a leader can behave unethically in their personal life or at work and still be an effective leader?
o Requirements: 250 words minimum initial post, 100 words minimum reply
Unit VI Discussion Questions
• Discussion Question 1 (25 points)
o Prompt: Identify two organizations, one which is founded on Christian principles and one which is founded on secular principles. Compare and contrast the cultures of these two organizations.
o Requirements: 250 words minimum initial post, 100 words minimum reply
• Discussion Question 2 (25 points)
o Prompt: Identify the functional and dysfunctional effects of organizational culture on employees. As a manager, discuss how you would eliminate or minimize the dysfunctional effects.
o Requirements: 250 words minimum initial post, 100 words minimum reply
Unit VII Discussion Questions
• Discussion Question 1 (25 points)
o Prompt: Read Luke 5:36-39 and relate this parable to change within organizations today. Is Christ telling us that change is good or that we should leave things as is? How does this Scripture relate to our attitudes regarding change?
o Requirements: 250 words minimum initial post, 100 words minimum reply
• Discussion Question 2 (25 points)
o Prompt: What are potential causes of stress at work? What is your responsibility as an employee to deal with this stress? Does the organization have a responsibility to reduce or eliminate employee stress? Explain your answer. What are some ways that the organization can help reduce or eliminate employee stress?
o Requirements: 250 words minimum initial post, 100 words minimum reply
