write a 3–5 page paper (excluding title and reference pages) demonstrating that “You have tied the pieces together and defined power relationships” (Milestone #3) in your organization design. Include the following:

Grading Criteria

Points Possible

Notes

Content, focus, use of research, organization

· Response successfully answers the Assignment question(s); thoroughly uses the text and other literature. Includes a strong thesis statement, introduction, and conclusion. The main points of the paper are developed clearly. All arguments are supported well (no errors in logic) using outside sources as assigned.

· Sources are primarily academic journals, with thoughtful use web sources. References are applied substantively to the paper topic. Skillfully addresses counter-arguments and does not ignore data contradicting its claim. Refers to sources both in-text and in the reference page.

40points (50%)

Transition from the Unit 2 Focus Paper by using a 1–2 paragraph summary of your recommendations for the best grouping option as your Introduction for this paper.

5

<< Again - Don’t get too hung up on this … just set the stage.

Identification of the operating model (integrated, divisional, hybrid, or holding company) for your selected organization.

10

<< See p. 126, Table 8.1 … this should help you walk through the process of identifying.

Application of the four governance levers (beliefs, diagnostics, networks, and boundaries) to channel resources to achieve the business strategy.

10

<< See pp. 128-131; Figure 8.2 very useful … remember, yin/yang, push/pull … what you focus on must relate to your strategy.

Conclusion should briefly summarize the primary points of the paper and recommend a call to action.

5

<< Ensure a nicely written paragraph; don’t summarize what you were supposed to do in the assignment; instead; summarized the main points you made --- be persuasive in winning others to your conclusion and recommendations. Again – if you were a consultant, this is your chance to “close” the deal.

Integration of appropriate outside resources – including in-text citations throughout with a corresponding item on reference list. A minimum of three resources required. At least one resource must be from a peer reviewed (scholarly) journal.

10

<< Most people lose points here by (1) not using peer reviewed (scholarly) source or (2) by using a lot of company documents … ok to use but you must have THREE not including articles about the company.

Analysis and critical thinking

· Response exhibits strong higher-order critical thinking and analysis (e.g., evaluation). Paper shows original thought.

· Analysis includes proper classifications, explanations, comparisons, and inferences.

· Critical thinking includes appropriate judgments, conclusions, and assessment based on evaluation and synthesis of information.

24 points (30%)

Analysis of the decision rights among key roles.

12

<< Refer to info in Ch 8; Table 8.1 is useful; pp. 131-141 helpful; the case study in Ch 9 has a useful walk-through of this process and a summary table (9.1) on p. 152 that may help you organize your thoughts on this.

Recommendations for function support work around value-adding roles and how these recommendations will help the organization to be center-led versus centralized.

12

<< Ch 10; Figure 10.1 on p. 159 is good example of the Value Delivery Framework; remember this is about integration more than control; center-led is a different mindset than centralized.

Writing style, grammar, APA format

· Appropriate to the Assignment, fresh (interesting to read), accurate, (no far-fetched, unsupported comments), precise (say what you mean), and concise (not wordy).

· Grammatical skills are strong with typically less than one error per page. Project is free of serious errors; grammar, punctuation, and spelling help to clarify the meaning by following accepted conventions.

· Project is in 12-point font. Narrative sections are double-spaced. Correct use of APA for citations and references. Title page present and accurate.

16 points (20%)

Writing style

5

<< Remain professional – put on your consultant “hat” more than your academic or employee hat … if you were hired to do this project – what tone would you use to communicate your findings?

Grammar and mechanics – including section headings:

Introduction

Operating Model

Governance Levers

Decision Rights

Recommendations for Center-Led

Conclusion

6

<< Don’t make your reader wonder what you are writing about – clarity is important.

Formatting and use of APA

5

<< Write in complete paragraphs (no bullet lists) unless you are using the tables that are recommended.

Total

80 points