Organizational Behavior

HRPD702 – Contemporary Organizational Behaviour

Global Citizenship and Equity [GCE] Assignment

The intention of this assignment is to address GCELearning Outcome 2:

“Identify beliefs, values, attitudes, and behaviours which form individual and community identities, and [how these would become the basis for] respectful relationships.”  [https://www.centennialcollege.ca/centres-institutes/centre-for-global-citizenship-education-and-inclusion/global-citizenship-education/global-citizenship-and-equity-integration/]

This assignment is to be done in your groups so that a mix of responses can be shared, discussed, then submitted – in other words all viewpoints should be submitted; even if they are not all agreed to or shared, it is important they all be discussed, shared, and noted.

Maximum is 5 pages [1,250 words]

 

1. What do you perceive as unique “Canadian”beliefs, values, and attitudes [at the individual level and at the organizational level]? How do these translate into [emergent] behaviours?
2. What parts of your identity, values, and/ or beliefsare the same as these“Canadian” values and what parts appear different? Are their patterns of your behaviour [behavioural traditions] which appear the same or different from the “Canadian norm?” [This requires individual input from each team member].
3. Why is it important to not only“manage” diversity, but to understand its importance to an organization?[be specific – for ex. don’t simply say it provides a competitive advantage – you must defend and explain how/why]
4. How do these [1-3 above] interact in the creation, perpetuation, or, potentially the alteration, of an organizational culture? … and what would the “culture” be like? [for this please include, as well, reference to motivational, communication, and leadership/ management practices – in other words visible , tangible, manifestations].

PLEASE make sureyou cite ßà reference properly.

This group assignment is to be approx. 5 pages in length and to be submitted no later than date posted on course eCentennial course site.

Please ensure you follow proper, required, format Assignment Submission Guidelines.

 

Global Citizenship & Equity – Evaluative Rubric for: GCELearning Outcome 2: “Identify beliefs, values and behaviours that form individual and community identities and the basis for respectful relationships.”
What is being looked for in the assessment of this assignment: Level of analysis Content of analysis	1   Formative  stage:   (Knowledge)	2   Integrative: Stages:  (Critical)	3   Transformative stage:    (Analytical & Evaluative)
Connection to Course Content and Critical Analysis ·          Values, Attitudes, and Diversity in the Workplace ·          Leadership ·          Organizational Culture – other course topics may also be used and applicable	Identifies and restates some general ideas or issues from course content.	Connections may be made with some of the course content, beyond mere rote repetition of concepts. There is an engagement in critical analysis. Attempts to connect to the roles and responsibilities of a global citizen.	Reveals exceptional insight and understanding of the content Clear connections are made between course content and the roles and responsibilities of a global citizen. Provides or seeks to formulate or recommend alternatives, and/or future action.
Group and Self-reflection and Personal Positions	There is little self- reflection and minimal risk is taken to connect concepts from class to personal experiences.	There is some self- reflection but lacks depth and scope. Identifies their connections as a stakeholder in the issues. Conveys simply a personal opinion or point of view.	There is self-reflection from multiple perspectives (self and others) in an open, respectful and explorative manner. May relate or examine own past experiences openly as they relate to the concepts of the course. Expresses a personal response that is thoughtful and demonstrates impact on future directions.
	Can describe and list words, values, opinions and beliefs which form identities and attitudes Minimal on “How does that impact relationships?” Can examine community / organizational environment and relay areas of sensitivity and reasons why there is a need to be respectful and sensitive.	Can find the roots and systemic causes of beliefs, values  perceptions Can identify, make inferences to, or elaborates on, institutional, historical lineage, customs or ideas which contribute to inequity Self-reflective discussion regarding marginalization [who, why, …].	Can connect and analyze  the roots and systemic causes of beliefs, values  perceptions Can identify and evaluate policies, practices, governments, etc… contributing to systemic inequity. Proposes changes or resolution or alternative practices.