Assignements 3 & 4

Assignment 3: Management Theory Analysis

1. Provide a detailed overview of a particular theory used by managers to inform practice and review alternatives or solutions. Please be sure to choose a specific theory – not a theory group.   
2. As part of the detailed overview, include the definition of the theory, the major thought leaders/theorists who have contributed to the development of the theory, and areas of business and management where the theory is often applied.  Lastly, provide a scenario where the theory might inform management practice within an organization or the organization to which you belong. 
3. As with all your Critical Thinking assignments you should have a cover page and a reference page, and follow APA guidelines.   
4. The body of the paper should be two pages in length.   Please cite at least three library articles in your paper.  Include a reference page and in-text citations. Remember, your thoughts, feelings, and opinions are not applicable in Critical Thinking assignments.  Research and facts support critical thinking efforts.

Assignment 4: Critical Thinking Assignment

1. Identify a professional journal that is relevant to this course’s field of study.
2. Select a current (2010-2012) research article related to one of the four topics below.  Read the article carefully and complete the Critical Thinking Research Evaluation Table.
   – Organizational Culture and Ethics
   – Leadership & Leadership Theories
   – Management & Management Theory
   – Strategy & Strategic Thinking
3. Things to remember when completing the Critical Thinking Research Evaluation Table:
   – Use academic writing style, clear and concise language, and well-constructed paragraphs (a minimum of three sentences are required to develop a paragraph). 
   – Ensure complete adherence to the CSU-GC graduate APA formatting standards.
   – Limit the length to 400 to 600 words. Include a title page and reference page with the Critical Thinking Research Evaluation Table