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TO WHAT EXTENT DO EMOTIONS MATTER IN AN ORGANIZATION ESSAY

OUTLINE

1.0 Introduction

a) Develop an opening catch that can capture the audience attention. For instance, Emotions

tend also to compel one to take action and influences the decision a leader or an

employee makes on the achievement of an organization’s objectives.

b) Background information as to why emotions matter in an organization.

c) Preview of the main points of the essay.

d) Have a thesis statement that affirms your main idea of the essay.

2.0 Body

a) Paragraph 1

1. You need to write a topic sentence stating your main idea of the paragraph. E.g.

employee may be motivated to take action and act accordingly to improve the

chances of performing proficiently.

2. Provide supporting details to defend or strengthen this point.

b) Paragraph 2

1. Topic sentence stating the main idea of the paragraph. E.g. Emotions tend to have a

vital role in decision making.

2. Provide supporting details to strengthen or defend this point.

c) Paragraph 3

1. You need to write a topic sentence stating your main idea of the paragraph. E.g.

Emotions also lead to sustained differentiation in employees.

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2. You can provide example of companies that have taken advantage of this to

strengthen your point e.g. Zappos Shoe Company

(PLEASE NOTE: more paragraphs can be created using the same format if you have other new

thoughts on how emotions play a crucial role in an organization).

3.0 Conclusion

a) Restatement of thesis state: why emotions matter in an organization.

b) Summary of the main points written in the essay:

c) You need to tie to opening: it’s vital hear to relate your conclusion to the opening of the

essay.