This paper is expected to be 8-10 pages (double-spaced). Tables, charts, and pages containing details of sources will not be included in determining page length. APA format.
Pick an organization or an organizational situation that you will diagnose throughout this class. It is best if this is an organization that you are part of. If you can’t do that, you might diagnose a religious, community, or school group of which you are part. You need to (1) analyze the organization from two different perspectives and (2) discuss a change in the organization. For (1), you can choose to study two from this list: leadership, organizational design, culture, inter-departmental relationships, performance management, or team management. If you wish to study a different aspect of the organization, please discuss it with the instructor. For (2), the prescription for change, imagine you are a consultant to the organization, present your analysis and prescription for change.
Your analysis should be as thorough and systematic as possible. To get a good grade, you must demonstrate a good grasp of theory and concepts and go beyond just personal opinion. The instructor looks at how deeply you understand managerial and organizational dynamics and can use your knowledge to improve organizational functioning. When you assert something about the organization, (e.g., its goals were unclear), be sure to support your assertions with some evidence (e.g., I asked the members what the goals were and no one knew). Make sure to document interviews and other sources of data when necessary. Integrate analysis and use the concepts on change that describe what management should do to improve the organization’s functioning.
