ASSIGNMENT 08
BU350 Organizational Behavior
Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response
should be four (4) double-spaced pages; refer to the "Assignment Format" page located on the
Course Home page for specific format requirements.
Part A
1. Describe three (3) organizational approaches toward managing stress, providing one (1)
original example of each.
2. Describe three (3) individual approaches toward managing stress, providing one (1)
original example of each.
Part B
Step 1: Create an organization chart for a company.
Create an organization chart for the company that you currently work for, or for a company that
you have worked for in the past. Alternatively, create an organization chart for a company that a
friend or family member currently works for or a company they have worked for in the past.
Step 2: Answer the following questions.
Using the chart you created answer the following questions.
1. What type of organizational structure is used for this organization?
2. Describe two (2) ways that the organization’s design affects relationships with external
companies.
3. Describe two (2) advantages and two (2) disadvantages that the organization might
experience based on its structure.
4. Describe one (1) way that the roles of managers and supervisors are impacted by the
organization’s design.
5. Describe two (2) changes you would make if you were to redesign the organization to
make the organization more efficient. Grading Rubric
Please refer to the rubric below for the grading criteria for this assignment.
