For professor Xavier Only

Prof. xavier,

I have two new assingments for you if your interested for $50. It's similar to last assingments you did for me.

Here are the assingments please let me know if your interested. Thanks Robin

Week 1 project (due 3/09/2016)

The Research Project

  Identify a generic organization (e.g., manufacturing plant, hospital, educational institution). You will use this same organization in your Final Project. Assume that you are part of a research team examining work groups in the organization to determine factors that enhance or inhibit group productivity. Identify what factors you would examine in your research and provide a rationale for your choice.

Final Paper (due 4/09/2016)

Focus of the Final Paper

 In Week One, you will 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:

1.Role conflicts within groups

2.Communication problems among group members

3.Lack of cohesiveness in groups with diverse members

4.Excessive intergroup conflict

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

1.Introduction - clear explanation of the type of organization

2.Explanation of how each problem could impact a group’s productivity (use examples to illustrate points)

3.Recommendations to resolve each problem

4.Suggestions, based on your knowledge of group dynamics, for a company-wide training program on best practices for group productivity

5.Conclusion/Summary

Writing the Final Paper

The Final Paper:

1.Must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length, and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

2.Must include a title page with the following: ◦Title of paper

◦Student’s name

◦Course name and number

◦Instructor’s name

◦Date submitted

3.Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.

4.Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.

5.Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.

6.Must use at least six scholarly sources.

7.Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

8.Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Course Materials:

 Required Text

Losh, S. (2011). Group behavior in organizations. San Diego: Bridgepoint Education, Inc.

Required Article

Myatt, M. (2013, June 17). 5 transitions great leaders make that average leaders don’t. Forbes. Retrieved from http://www.forbes.com/sites/mikemyatt/2013/06/17/5-transitions-great-leaders-make-that-average-leaders-dont/

Required Multimedia

Society for Human Resource Management (2012). Retrieved from   

http://www.shrm.org/multimedia/video/vid_archive/Pages/091207_sookman.aspxRecommended Websites

Mind Tools. (http://www.mindtools.com/)