Exercises
Individual Exercise
Create an Action Plan for Developing Your OB Skills
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Hopefully you have already completed reading this chapter. If not,
wait until you've done so to complete this individual exercise.
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If you have not done so already, please take the learning styles
survey at http://www.vark-learn.com/english/page.asp?p=questionnaire.
- In addition, please be sure you have reviewed the table of contents for this organizational behavior textbook.
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What themes do you see? How do you think these topics affect your
interactions with others? How might your learning style affect how
you'll approach this course? Have you ever considered journaling as a
technique for self-improvement and reflection?
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Now, write down five action steps that you plan to take as you work
through this book. Refer to these steps throughout the term and modify
them as needed.
Group Exercise
Best Job–Worst Job
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Please think about the best and worst jobs you have ever had. If you
have never had a job, think of a school project instead. What made the
job or project great or horrible?
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Now get into a small group of students and share your experience
with them. Listen to what others are saying and see if you see any
themes emerge. For example, what are the most common features of the
best jobs? What are the most common features of the worst jobs?