MGT 415 Group Behavior - Final Paper

Final Paper

For my final project group I am selecting a retail store as my generic organization. The factors I plan on looking at would be interdependence and common goals, along with cohesion as my main focal points. I think these factors of looking at the individual contributors to the greater goal of the store and how the team works together will make a great basis for the research and allow some interesting discovery along the way. 

 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

Writing the Final Paper
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 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.
• Must use at least six scholarly sources.