Organizational Dynamics in Practice

MBA722
Open Closing on August 23, 2025 / 1 spot left
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Timeline
  • August 26, 2025
    Sandbox start
  • September 19, 2025
    Kick Off Meeting
  • October 31, 2025
    Mid Point Check In
  • December 3, 2025
    Sandbox end
Sandbox
1 projects wanted
Dates set by sandbox
Preferred partners
Any partner type
Any industries

Sandbox scope

Categories
Organizational structure Internal communications Workplace health/wellness Operations
Skills
analytical skills organizational behavior critical thinking digital literacy organizational analysis organizational intelligence team processes business communication conflict resolution
Student goals and capabilities

This experience is designed to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge of organizational behavior and its practical application in real-world scenarios. Learners will leverage their understanding of concepts such as motivation, leadership, and conflict management to address specific organizational challenges. By engaging in collaborative projects, learners will enhance their communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills, making them valuable assets to any organization. This experience will enable learners to apply their analytical skills and critical thinking to develop effective strategies for improving organizational performance.

Students

Students
Undergraduate
Intermediate levels
20 students
Project
40-60 hours per student
Sandbox leads assign students to projects
Teams of 5
Expected outcomes and deliverables
  • Comprehensive report analyzing organizational behavior issues and proposing solutions.
  • Presentation on conflict management strategies tailored to a specific organizational context.
  • Case study analysis demonstrating the application of leadership theories in a business setting.
  • Digital presentation showcasing the impact of motivation techniques on employee performance.
  • Team-based project plan addressing a specific organizational change management challenge.
Project timeline
  • August 26, 2025
    Sandbox start
  • September 19, 2025
    Kick Off Meeting
  • October 31, 2025
    Mid Point Check In
  • December 3, 2025
    Sandbox end

Project examples

  • Develop a strategy to improve employee motivation and job satisfaction in a mid-sized company.
  • Create a conflict resolution framework for a team experiencing interpersonal issues.
  • Analyze the leadership style of a company executive and its impact on organizational culture.
  • Design a change management plan for a company undergoing a major restructuring.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of current communication practices within an organization and propose improvements.
  • Assess the role of power dynamics in a company's decision-making process and suggest enhancements.
  • Investigate the impact of workplace stress on productivity and recommend stress management interventions.
  • Conduct a group dynamics analysis for a project team and provide actionable insights for improvement.

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?  *