MGT 415 Final Paper

Choose a generic organization (manufacturing plant, hospital, etc.).　 Assume that you are a hired consultant for this organization.　 You have been asked by the president of the organization to prepare a background paper on the results of your research and to make recommendations to improve group productivity in the organization.

Your research has identified the following problems:

• Role conflicts within groups
• Communication problems among group members 
• Lack of cohesiveness in groups with diverse members 
• Excessive intergroup conflict

 In an eight to ten-page paper, include the following:

• Introduction - clear explanation of the type of organization 
• Explanation of how each problem could impact a group’s productivity (use examples to illustrate points) 
• Recommendations to resolve each problem 
• Suggestions, based on your knowledge of group dynamics, for a company-wide training program on best practices for group productivity 
• Conclusion/Summary

 The Final Paper:

• Must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length, and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. 
• Must include a title page with the following: 
• Title of paper 
• Student’s name 
• Course name and number 
• Instructor’s name 
• Date submitted 
• Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement. 
• Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought. 
• Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis. 
• Must use at least six scholarly sources. 
• Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. 
• Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

 This must be an original paper with NO PLAGIARISM. No more than 15% of the paper can be quoted.