Week 7 – Assignment: Research Employee Commitment, Motivation, and Cultural Intelligence

Instructions

Begin by researching each framework listed in the Books and Resources section and the subsequent seminal author and one measurement instrument that creators of knowledge use in their research projects. Use only the three frameworks that are presented in the readings this week.

Then, prepare a paper addressing the following:

• Follow the steps that you completed for the Warm-Up Exercise to find information on the three frameworks listed below. For each item, provide the name of the framework, the seminal author, and the instrument that may be used for data collection. Instruments are typically surveys (for quantitative methods) and interview protocols based on previous survey instruments, or created with information form survey instruments (for qualitative methods). Each of the frameworks below has at least one instrument that researchers use to collect data. You must identify the name of one instrument, but you may identify more than one if you wish.
• Employee Commitment (also known as Organizational Commitment)
• Cultural Intelligence or Cultural Dimensions
• Employee Motivation
• Provide a high-level analysis of your current or past workplace. Discuss the advantages and challenges of multiple generations and cultural differences in the workplace while utilizing at least two of the conceptual/theoretical frameworks that you previously discussed in your paper, such as cultural intelligence or employee commitment.
• Ideas for a topic of study.Consider your ideas for a topic of study, and then determine if one or more of the conceptual/theoretical frameworks that you have discussed in this paper can be used in your research. Did you find another concept or concepts that interested you? If so, identify the concept(s) and explain how it (they) could fit within your research ideas.
• Reflect on this week’s readings and assignment. Remember to cite and reference this week’s required resources (six articles and one website).

Below are the main headings that you should use – all Level 1 Headings (centered, bolded, uppercase and lowercase lettering):

The introduction should clearly state what will be in the paper, and guide the reader by introducing the topics of each section through topic sentences.

The topic sentences would then become the headings of each section throughout the response so the reader can clearly follow along and so the response stays on track. Note: Use the bullets in the assignment criteria above for topic section ideas.

The conclusion should summarize what was in the paper (linking it to the introduction).

The References page should list all resources that were cited in the paper. Be sure to use the resources listed in the Books and Resources section of the assignment, as well as external resources that you cited.

Introduction

Provide the purpose of the paper, and tell the reader what to expect – identify the topics of each section. The word Introduction should be a Level 1 heading. Then, provide the topic sections. The topic sections would have Level 1 section headings of:

Employee Commitment (also known as Organizational Commitment)

The write-up should include: The name of the model (hint – it is the same as the section heading), the seminal author, and one instrument used for data collection. Provide information about the Employee Commitment or Organizational Commitment model and what is measured.

Cultural Intelligence or Cultural Dimensions

The write-up should include: The name of the model (hint – it is the same as the section heading), the seminal author, and one instrument used for data collection. Provide information about the Cultural Intelligence or Cultural Dimensions model and what is measured.

Employee Motivation

The writeup should include: The name of the model (hint – it is the same as the section heading), the seminal author, and one instrument used for data collection. Provide information about the Employee Motivation model and what is measured.

High-level Analysis of Current or Past Workplace

Discuss the advantages and challenges of multiple generations and cultural differences in the workplace.

Ideas for a Topic of Study

Consider your ideas for a topic of study, and then determine if one or more of these frameworks can be used in your research. Did you find another concept that interested you? If so, identify the concept(s) and explain how it (they) could fit within your research ideas.

Reflection

Reflect on this week’s readings and assignment. Remember to cite and reference this week’s required resources.

Conclusion

Tell the reader what was in the paper-summarize, linking back to the Introduction. The word Conclusion should be a Level 1 heading.

References

Always create a page break prior to creating the references page. NCU references must be single spaced with a double space between. The hanging indent is to be used. Remember to cite and reference the resources in this week's Books and Resources section, in addition to any other external resources you have used.

Assignment requirements:

Length: 5-7 pages, not including title and reference pages.

Your assignment should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts presented in the course by providing new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards. Be sure to adhere to Northcentral University's Academic Integrity Policy.