final paper

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 seven(2100-3000 words) 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.

WEEK 1 POST:

The organizaiton that I will be doing my research paper on will be the Marine Corps.  Having been a part of this organization for 17 years, it helps me in many ways to evaluate what I think needs to be worked on in most areas.  I think that every organization that is successful, no matter which one it is, is successful because they are open to the idea that times and people change.  The mission changes in ways that would require the institution to change the way they do business.  More specifically with policy and procedure.  A good group and team building saying that I live by is, "You are only as strong as your weakest link".  To me the answer to this is very simple.  If things are changing then the leaders of the organization should be taking the key roles in learning the new policies and educating their subordinates on how they are going to attack the new vision.   Factors that I would examine is what are the policies that are in place and are they following them as they are supposed to be.  I would also like to know what kind of steps they are taking to ensure that the groups are staying current on their particular job.  Are the employees ideas being considered in procedural everyday tasks.  I am a strong believer in just because it is not broke, does not mean it can't be done better.  That is not a fix, that is just a different strategy.  I think that a good leader or group of leaders are going to be able to accept and realize that there are multiple ways to do things and embracing new ideas is a good way to show your subordinates that you trust and respect their thoughts and ideas as well.  Respect is earned, not given.