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Outline:Write a two-page outline of your Week 7 Major Paper. Choose your ONE topic carefully from those listed in Week 7 as you will not be allowed to change your topic once this outline has been submitted.Ask your Professor for guidance if you are unsure about the topic(s) are considering, OR if you want to deviate a bit from the topics provided in Week 7. Pick a topic that not only interests you but one where you can find sufficient content to meet the page requirement (10-15 pages). For the outline, begin to find five or more peer-reviewed research articles that can also use during weeks 6 and 7.The Collaborate meeting this week will cover the topic of how your outline should translate directly into headings used in your paper. Watch this video relating to the use of headings using APA format: Headings and Subheadings Tutorial: APA 7th Edition Format* the reason you will not be allowed to change topic is…you should put significant thought into this assignment. During Week 6, you will be reading additional research articles on the topic and completing an annotated bibliography.
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Example Outline
John/Jane Doe
Keiser University
PSY521 Organizational Psychology
Dr. Steven Whitaker
May 22, 2022
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Outline for Major Paper
I. Introduction
This section will introduce the topic of violence in the workplace and will include a thesis
statement addressing the viability of reducing organizational violence through the prevention,
training, and intervention programs. It will also present the format of the materials to be included
(i.e., scenario, goals, action plan).
II. Scenario
A. Definition of Workplace Violence (Workplace Violence, 2017).
B. Prevalence (Schat et al., 2006; Harrell, 2011).
C. Consequences of Workplace Violence and Aggression (Cavanaugh et al., 2014; De
Puy, et al., 2015).
III. Goals
A. Demonstrate the need for all organizations to implement violence and aggression
policies and programs (Workplace Violence, 2017).
B. Demonstrate the benefits of implementing specific policies, interventions, and training
programs in addressing workplace violence and aggression (Cavanaugh et al., 2014; De Puy, et
al., 2015).
IV. Action Plan
A. Workplace violence and aggression predictors and consequences. This section will
introduce studies that focus on perceived tolerance towards workplace aggression, occupational
stressors, and perceived injustices as underlying factors in workplace violence (Pearson et al.,
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2000; Coombs & Holladay, 2004; Hinduja, 2009; Mullen & Kelloway, 2013). The author also
intends to provide studies supporting the need for organizational policies and programs in
addressing violence and aggression within the workplace.
B. Prevention Strategies
1. Pre-employment Screening. This section will present pre-screening tools, such
as background checks and the Moral Competency Inventory Measurement Instrument (Martin &
Austin, 2010).
2. Establish Zero Tolerance and Code of Conduct Policies (Pearson et al., 2000)
3. Establish communication channels and reporting protocols (Coombs &
Holladay, 2004).
4. Develop follow-up procedures designed to deescalate violent or aggressive incidents
(Mullen & Kelloway, 2013).
C. Training
1. Conduct training seminars for management and supervisory personnel on issues
of identifying, addressing, and de-escalating violent and aggressive behaviors (Coombs &
Holladay, 2004).
2. Conduct informational seminars for employees regarding identifying risk
factors and de-escalation behaviors, reporting protocols and accessible intervention programs
(Pearson et al., 2000; Coombs & Holladay, 2004)
D. Intervention
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1. Positive Behavior Support Model applied to changing behaviors (Hinduja,
2009; Mullen & Kelloway, 2013).
2. Stress Management Interventions (Hinduja, 2009).
3. Conflict resolution programs (Mullen & Kelloway, 2013).
V. Summary
The above sections will present an overview of a current organizational problem in the
workplace. Specific strategies and programs can be implemented to provide a viable solution to
reducing the risk of violence and aggression within the organization.
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