Module 1 - Case
Managing Individual Behavior
Assignment Overview
The cases in this class follow an experiential approach. This means you will reflect on your own
experience in an organization and then apply the concepts from the module materials to think critically
about these experiences and understand them better. The structure of the course and the assignments
follow Kolb’s model of the adult learning process, which is discussed on the Module 1 Home page. [If
you skipped the Module 1--Home page, you should read it now before you attempt to go any further.] Case Assignment
Think about an experience you have had where you felt extremely motivated. Then, in a 4- to 6-page
paper, analyze this experience according to the Kolb format below. Each subtitle represents a different
section of the paper. You can use the subtitles as headings.
Introduction: Discuss the topic of the paper and how you will approach it. It is best to write this section
after you have written the rest of the paper.
Concrete Experience: Begin with a specific situation/event. Describe the experience where you felt
extremely motivated. Be objective and focus on just the facts: who, what, where, when, and how –
similar to how a newspaper article is written -- as if you were composing a newspaper article.
Reflective Observation: Reflect upon that experience from the multiple perspectives of other people
involved or affected in the experience. Step back from the situation, look at the experience from your own
viewpoint, and the viewpoints of all other parties involved or affected. You want to look at the
circumstances surrounding the experience from every relevant perspective. Why was the experience
motivating to you? What did others do that increased your motivation? Was the situation (or would the
situation) also be motivating to others? (Note: Your discussion of theories and models from your module
materials belongs in the following section.)
Abstract Conceptualization: Use critical thinking skills in order to understand and interpret the
experience at a deeper, more generalizable level. Interpret and understand the events you have described
by drawing on the concepts, theories, and models in the background material from this module. What
behavior patterns can you identify in yourself and others that are similar to the ones described in the
material on motivation, values, and/or goals? How do these concepts and principles explain why you
were motivated? What general principles of motivation can you derive from this analysis? Be sure to
cite all references to concepts, ideas, and quotes you use that come from any outside source. Be sure to
apply at least three concepts, theories, and/or models and cite all references to concepts, ideas, and/or
quotes that you use from any outside source.
[This Abstract Conceptualization section is the “heart” of your paper. Using critical thinking skills,
provide a clear, specific discussion on the logic, theories, and models and how they apply to your
experience.]
Active Experimentation: Identify ways to respond to the next occurrence of a similar experience. How
are you going to put what you have learned to use? How will you use this knowledge to motivate
yourself and others? What actions will you take to create a work environment that is motivating? Conclusion: Sum up the main points of your analysis and the key learnings you are taking from it.
Reference List: List all references that you have cited in the paper using APA formatting. References
include materials from the required background readings as well as any outside Internet or library sources
you used in researching and writing your paper. If you have APA questions, refer to the optional listings
on the Background page. Assignment Expectations
Your paper will be evaluated using the criteria as stated in the Case rubric. The following is a review of
the rubric criteria:
• Assignment-Driven: Does the paper fully address all aspects of the assignment? Is the
assignment addressed accurately and precisely using sound logic? Does the paper meet minimum
length requirements?
• Critical Thinking: Does the paper demonstrate graduate-level analysis, in which information
derived from multiple sources, expert opinions, and assumptions has been critically evaluated and
synthesized in the formulation of a logical set of conclusions? Does the paper address the topic
with sufficient depth of discussion and analysis?
• Business Writing: Is the essay logical, well organized and well written? Are the grammar,
spelling, and vocabulary appropriate for graduate-level work? Are section headings included? Are
paraphrasing and synthesis of concepts the primary means of responding, or is
justification/support instead conveyed through excessive use of direct quotations?
• Effective Use of Information: Does the submission demonstrate that the student has read,
understood and can apply the background materials for the module? If required, has the student
demonstrated effective research, as evidenced by student’s use of relevant and quality (library?)
sources? Do additional sources used provide strong support for conclusions drawn, and do they
help in shaping the overall paper?
• Citing Sources: Does the student demonstrate understanding of APA Style of referencing, by
inclusion of proper citations (for paraphrased text and direct quotations) as appropriate? Have all
sources (e.g., references used from the Background page, the assignment readings, and outside
research) been included, and are these properly cited? Have all sources cited in the paper been
included on the References page?
• Timeliness: Has the assignment been submitted to TLC (Trident’s learning management system)
on or before the module’s due date?
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