The emphasis of these projects is for students to experience how organizational behaviour theories and models are applied within workplace settings and/or addressing industry challenges. As a guide to consider what projects your organization would be interested in submitting, below are some examples of potential projects:

Project 1: Organizational Analysis and Report

Objective: Evaluate contrasting perspectives on organizations and apply contemporary organizational behaviour theories.

Tasks:

• Select two organizations with different structures (e.g., hierarchical vs. flat).
• Conduct research on their management styles, culture, and performance.
• Interview employees or managers to gain insights into their organizational behaviour.
• Prepare a comparative report analyzing the effectiveness of each organization’s structure and management style.

Project 2: Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives.

Objective: Appreciate the value of diversity and its consequences for group and business performance.

Tasks:

• Assess current diversity and inclusion practices.
• Conduct surveys and focus groups with employees to gather data on workplace diversity.
• Analyze the data to identify strengths and areas for improvement.
• Develop a comprehensive diversity and inclusion plan, including training programs and policy recommendations.
• Create an implementation plan with timelines and recommendations for measuring and evaluating the impact.