GSGM7334 Group Based Assignment UNITAR International University : Organizational Development and Change Management

ITEM 1: OBJECTIVES OF THIS ASSIGNMENT

A review article is an article that summarizes the current state of understanding of a topic. The purpose of this task is as follows:

1. To help you understand how research is conducted and reported in the area of organizational development and change management.

2. To get you thinking critically about the literature that you read. You will be analyzing its strengths and weaknesses, its source credibility, and its relevance to the topic or issues it tries to shed light on.

3. To practice applying your analytical and writing skills.

ITEM 2: LEARNING OUTCOMES TO BE ACHIEVED

LO1: Describe the field of study in OD and its processes.

LO4: Suggest application of OD concepts and their applications in diverse backgrounds.

ITEM 3: GUIDELINES

1. Students are required to do this task based on the instruction given below (refer to ITEM 4).

2. This task is group work. This assignment is worth 40% of your final grade

3. This task is required to be formatted as follows:
a. The content of the review must be typed using Times New Roman, font size 12, and 1.5 spacing.
b. Each heading must be clearly indicated in bold, Times New Roman, font size 12.
c. Insert the page number at the bottom right of each page.
d. The format of the front cover refers to ITEM 6.
e. Other requirements and date of submission refer to ITEM 8.

4. Examine 3 articles. Start with a fresh page for a new article.

5. Your report should be 10-15 pages. (Add another TWO (2) pages for lesson learned, i.e. what have you learned from this assignment?)

7. There will be no extensions unless there are extraordinary and documented circumstances; thus, please manage your time carefully.

8. You are advised to read and take notes on the article at least a week before the assignment is due, write a point-form outline for your review at least 4-5 days before the assignment is due, and have a complete draft to edit/proofread at least a day before the assignment is due.

9. The grade of this article review is based on the given rubric.

ITEM 4: INSTRUCTIONS

1. You are required to search for THREE (3) peer-reviewed journal articles in the field of organizational development and change.

2. Refer to the example given below to write your article review.

Example:

Here is an example of the proper form for your article review:

Provide a full and correct citation of the article you review using APA style.

• First, summarize the article.
-Summarize the main points the author(s) discuss(es).
-As far as possible, make it clear what the author’s central argument is.

• Next, explain and critique the contents, methods used, and/or the findings presented.

What are the primary sources used? What type of analysis did the author do of the primary sources (if applicable)? If the author(s) utilized secondary sources, did the author include only sources that support his/her arguments? How recent are the sources relative to the article’s publication date?

E.g. His methods were thorough. His intent was to integrate the findings that had already been reported into a single article that could be the starting point for future research found. The author(s) found that………

• Finally, offer your opinion on the value of the study.

Will this study further our knowledge base in relation to organizational development and change

• Write the lesson learned from this assignment.

Note on Paraphrasing:
One of the writing skills you must gain is PARAPHRASING other scholars’ research. You need to summarize other people’s research in YOUR OWN WORDS. Otherwise, if you use wording in your paper that is close to the original research, you are plagiarizing (which is a form of academic dishonesty).

ITEM 5: LESSONS LEARNED

Projects/assignments can teach many valuable lessons about self and processes over time. Lessons learned are documented information that reflects both the positive and negative experiences of a project/assignment. It documented the learning gained from the process of performing the
project/assignment. In other words, what has this assignment taught you, or what did you learn from the entire process? Write a 2-page summary of your lesson learned.

ITEM 6: FRONT COVER FORMAT• The Front Cover:

• The Front Cover:

(i)Centered top:

• Name of the university
• Course name
• Course code
• Semester (e.g. September 2022)
• Name of the assignment (e.g. Article Review)

(ii) Centered middle:

• Student name
• Matric No.
• Group Name
• Section (e.g. MO11)

(iii) Centered bottom:
• Lecturer name (spell correctly)
• Actual date of submission

ITEM 7: SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT 2/ARTICLE REVIEW CONTENT

Front Cover

Article 1

• Reference (APA style)
• Summary of the article
• Explanation and critique of the article
• Opinion on the value of the study

Article 2

• Reference (APA style)
• Summary of the article
• Explanation and critique of the article
• Opinion on the value of the study

Article 3

• Reference (APA style)
• Summary of the article
• Explanation and critique of the article
• Opinion on the value of the study

ITEM 8: OTHER REQUIREMENTS

1. This is a formal report,, so no colorful pages, no cartoons,, or flowery cover pages.
2. Submission due date: WEEK 5
3. Each group will have to submit the Article Review in soft copy via “Make a Submission” at the end of

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