HBO REFLECTION WRAP-UP (VALUE 20%)
Requirements: 3-4 pages double-spaced – size 12 fonts.
The Human Behavior in Organizations (HBO) model can be divided into three main content areas: 1) the
individual; 2) the group; 3) the system. Drawing on theories and content covered in the course, please
reflect on the following questions:
1) What did you learn about yourself as an individual from the course, i.e. personality type,
motivation, values and attitude?
2) How would you go about building a strong team in your workplace?
3) What are some of the opportunities and challenges of working in a virtual group?
4) What organizational model or structure best describes your organization and how does this
impact or affect your behavior at work?
5) What was the most important thing you learned from this course that you will carry forward
into your own work life?
Assessment Rubric (20 points)
CATEGORY
Organization and
Structure
Analysis
Mechanics and
Referencing
Comments:
5
Paper covers all
topic areas plus
additional
elements that
make the
assignment
unique. Paper is
well-organized
and highly
readable.
9 – 10
Author critically
analyzes his or
her skills as they
apply to
communication
and draws
insightful
conclusions.
4
The paper covers
all the topic
areas.
Information is
very organized
with wellconstructed
paragraphs and
subheadings.
3
The topics
are not fully
developed.
Information
is organized
with wellconstructed
paragraphs.
2
Missing one or
more topics.
Information is
organized, but
paragraphs are
not wellconstructed.
1
Did not address
the topic areas.
The information
is disorganized
Total (max. 5)
7-8
Author considers
the questions
carefully and
applies analysis
to his or her
communication
style effectively.
5-6
Level of
analysis is
good; selfanalysis is
evident, but
is lacking
deeper
reflection.
1-2
Level of analysis
is poor; selfreflection is
limited in quality
and depth.
Total (max. 10)
5
No grammatical,
spelling or
punctuation
errors.
All references are
accurately
documented in
the desired
format.
4
Almost no
grammatical,
spelling or
punctuation
errors.
All references are
documented in
the desired
format with few
errors.
3
A few
grammar,
spelling or
punctuation
errors.
Most
references
are cited, but
not in the
desired
format.
3-4
Level of analysis
is limited in
scope; author
identifies his or
her skills and
traits but does
not reflect on
this information
further.
2
Several
grammatical,
spelling or
punctuation
errors.
Some sources
are cited, but
are not in the
desired format.
1
Many
grammatical,
spelling or
punctuation
errors.
No references
provided
Total (max. 5)
Grand Total