Draft Research Paper: Influence of Behavior on
Organizational Culture
After completing the previous readings on organizational behavior and culture, and
using your previous annotated bibliography as a framework, draft a research paper that
examines the influence of organizational behavior related to:
● an explanation of organizational behavior
● how organizational behavior influences organizational culture
● an example of this application in a higher education context
● Strategies to motivational tactics and their relation to performance enhancing
culture and climate
The deliverable for this formative assessment will serve as a foundation for the paper
you will submit as a part of your Summative Assessment for Objective 4 titled
“Research Paper: Influence of Behavior on Organizational Culture”.
The following is the format for your paper:
1. Introduction of your thesis statement
1. (include comments about organizational culture)
2. (briefly describe the influence of organizational behavior)
2. Analyze Organizational Behavior
1. (use your researched sources to support content regarding
organizational behavior)
2. (explain how organizational behavior influences organizational
culture)
3. (provide an example of how this might occur in a higher education
context)
3. Analyze motivational tactics and relate them to a performance enhancing
culture and climate
4. Summarize thoughts in a Conclusion
As you write your paper, refer back to your previous annotated bibliography and
Learning Journal notes for additional insights. This formative assessment draft will need
to include at least 5 sources.
- Draft Research Paper: Influence of Behavior on Organizational Culture