Reference no: EM132192573
Assignment (2000 words excluding references) (minimum 10 references)
Summary:
Students are to research and analyse an organisational behaviour issue within the specific context of their own workplace or industry.
This project is to develop students' conceptualizing, research and analytical skills. Students will assess and identify an existing Organisational Behaviour issue (preferably in their own organization or one that they are familiar with or have access to information), research applicable theories and conduct an analysis of the situation/ issues/ challenges; then developing and analyzing various alternatives; lastly selecting and recommending (and implementing where possible) the most suitable idea or solution.
To keep your report organized and easy to understand, there is a certain format to follow. The main sections of a standard report are:
• Title Section: If the report is short, the front cover can include any information that you feel is necessary including the author(s) and the date prepared. In a longer report, you may want to include a table of contents and a definition of terms.
• Summary: The summary consists of the major points, conclusions, and recommendations. It needs to be short as it is a general overview of the report. Some people will read the summary and only skim the report, so make sure you include all of the relevant information. It would be best to write this when the report is finished so you will include everything, even points that might be added at the last minute.
• Introduction: The first page of the report needs to have an introduction. Here you will explain the problem and inform the reader why the report is being made. You need to give a definition of terms if you did not include these in the title section, and explain how the details of the report are arranged.
• Body: This is the main section of the report. The previous sections needed to be written in plain English, but this section can include technical terms or jargon from your industry. There should be several sections, each clearly labeled with a subtitle. Information in a report is usually arranged in order of importance with the most important information coming first. If you wish, a "Discussion" section can be included at the end of the main body to go over your findings and their significance.
• Conclusion: This is where everything comes together. Keep this section free of jargon as many people will just read the summary and conclusion.
• Recommendations: This is where you discuss any actions that need to be taken. In plain English, explain your recommendations, putting them in order of priority.
• Appendices: This includes information that the experts in the field will read. It has all the technical details that support your conclusions.
This report writing format will make it easier for the reader to find what he is looking for. Remember to write all the sections in plain English, except the body, which can be as technical as you need it to be. Also remember that the information needs to be organized logically with the most important points coming first.