Assignment: Briefing New Managers

 

In this course, you have learned a lot about job attitudes, their varieties, and distinctions, their measurement, their antecedents, and their consequences. You now possess the knowledge to be an organizational consultant on this topic and assist organizations through change initiatives. As you reflect on all this material, consider the major takeaways you have gained. Then, reach a conclusion about the importance of job attitudes in the world of work.

To prepare for this Assignment:

  • Take some time to review resources from all of the weeks leading up to this one. Review your notes, discussion posts, and assignment submissions.
  • Outline in your mind, or on paper, the key talking points for your presentation.
  • Conduct supporting research if necessary. 

By Day 7

Submit a 10 slide presentation (not including references) that addresses the following:

Prepare a PowerPoint presentation that you would use to brief an incoming executive staff in a start-up organization about the importance of job attitudes. Keep in mind that you will not be speaking to academics, so choose your language appropriately. Even though you may not be dealing with scholars or scientists, provide enough empirical support for your briefing. Let the audience know that you know what you are talking about without losing them. Be prepared with sufficient notes in your slides to address the most common questions. Cite all sources used.

Support your Assignment with specific references to all resources used in its preparation. You are to provide a reference list for all resources, including those in the Learning Resources for this course.