MGT 435 Week 5 Assignment

Ashford 6: - Week 5 - Final Paper

Final Paper
 

The purpose of the Final Paper is for you to culminate the learning achieved in the course by demonstrating your knowledge of organizational management by synthesizing the information from class into work and life experience.
 

Focus of the Final Paper
 

Think of an organization you have worked for or one with which you are very familiar.  Diagnose the need for change and present a plan to transform the organization, utilizing Kotter’s 8-Step Approach. 

Include the following sections headings and additional sections as needed:

1. Introduction 
2. Company Overview 
3. Diagnosis 
4. Kotter's 8-Step Approach 
5. Conclusion 

The Final Paper for the course must be submitted to the instructor by 11:59 p.m. of the time zone in which you reside on the last day of the class.

Writing the Final Paper
The Final Paper:

1. Must be eight- to- ten      double-spaced pages in length (excluding the title and reference      pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the      approved APA style guide. 
2. Must include a title page      that includes: 
   1. Title of paper 
   2. Student’s name 
   3. Course name and number 
   4. Instructor’s name 
   5. Date submitted 
3. Must include an introductory      paragraph with a succinct thesis statement. 
4. Must address the topic of the      paper with critical thought. 
5. Must conclude with a      restatement of the thesis and a conclusion paragraph. 
6. Must use at least five      scholarly sources. 
7. Must use APA style as outlined      in the approved APA style guide to document all sources. 
8. Must include, on the final      page, a Reference Page that is completed according to APA style as      outlined in the approved APA style guide. 

Carefully review the Grading Rubric for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.