Organizational Dynamics in Practice

BPA 124
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Timeline
  • August 19, 2025
    Sandbox start
  • September 4, 2025
    Kick Off Meeting
  • October 15, 2025
    Mid Point Check In
  • November 27, 2025
    Sandbox end
Sandbox
1/1 project matches
Dates set by sandbox
Preferred partners
Any partner type
Academic association

Sandbox scope

Categories
Leadership Organizational structure Workplace culture Project management
Skills
effective communication strategic planning employee engagement personnel selection influencing skills organizational behavior communication cooperation
Student goals and capabilities

This experience focuses on applying organizational behavior concepts to real-world projects, enabling learners to understand and influence how individuals and groups function within various organizational structures. Learners will gain insights into organizational justice, power dynamics, and effective communication, equipping them to address challenges in personnel selection, employee engagement, and cultural development. By collaborating on industry projects, learners will apply theoretical knowledge to practical scenarios, enhancing their ability to contribute to organizational success.

Students

Students
Undergraduate
Intermediate, Advanced levels
25 students
Project
40-60 hours per student
Sandbox leads assign students to projects
Teams of 8
Expected outcomes and deliverables
  • Analysis report on organizational culture and its impact on employee behavior
  • Strategic plan for improving communication and cooperation within teams
  • Recommendations for enhancing organizational justice and employee engagement
  • Evaluation of personnel selection processes and suggestions for improvement
  • Presentation on effective use of power and influence in organizational settings
Project timeline
  • August 19, 2025
    Sandbox start
  • September 4, 2025
    Kick Off Meeting
  • October 15, 2025
    Mid Point Check In
  • November 27, 2025
    Sandbox end

Project examples

  • Develop a strategy to improve team collaboration in a mid-sized tech company
  • Analyze and propose enhancements to the employee onboarding process for a retail chain
  • Evaluate the impact of organizational culture on employee retention in a healthcare organization
  • Create a communication plan to address inter-departmental conflicts in a manufacturing firm
  • Design a workshop to train managers on effective use of power and influence
  • Assess the fairness of performance evaluation processes in a financial services company
  • Propose a framework for career development and progression in a non-profit organization
  • Conduct a study on the relationship between organizational citizenship behavior and job satisfaction in a service industry

Additional partner criteria

Partners must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this sandbox:

  • Q1 - Text short
    Do you agree to communicate any changes to the project scope to the educator for their review and approval?  *