Assignment: Benchmark Assignment - Summary Memo
Review the Problem Analysis worksheet you completed in Week Four.
Select one of the solutions you proposed in the Problem Analysis worksheet.
Write a 350- to 700-word summary memo explaining why your solution will be effective in resolving the change/conflict, how you propose to implement the solution, and your role as a leader to manage conflict and create an effective work environment.
Include the following in your summary:
• Summarize the problem and the solution you propose to implement.
• Analyze why you think the solution will be effective.
• Analyze what needs to be considered when implementing the proposed solution.
• Analyze the leadership style that best fits in this situation.
• Analyze the leader's role in managing the conflict.
o What is your role as a leader and how would you manage this conflict?
• Explain the leader's role in creating an effective work group when implementing the proposed solution.
Summary Memo Guidelines
Executive summary memos are sometimes the first and only thing executive management will read and use to decide if they support your plan.
Traditionally, summary memos are only one to two pages long; thus, challenging the writer to not only grab the reader's attention but to synthesize information and convince the reader as to the merits of the analysis and recommendations.
Structural Guidelines:
Although this is a shorter assignment, you will need to organize your memo as you would a traditional paper.
• Introduce your problem in the introductory paragraph.
o Capture your audience's attention.
o Summarize the problem, its significance, and discuss what your proposed solution entails.
• Use simple headings within the memo.
o For example, the introductory paragraph may have a header titled "Problem."
• The conclusion needs to summarize key points and identify next steps.
• References in APA format are required when using outside sources.
Stylistic Guidelines:
• Keep paragraphs short and concise.
o Include key points that are critical to your analysis, decision, and change efforts.
o Review and ensure that the various sections flow together and are not disjointed (coherence).
• Maintain a professional tone throughout the memo.
o Use language appropriate for your target audience.
- For this assignment, your audience is the internal executive management team.
- Keep in mind that your audience will change based on the organization you work for.
o Minimize the use of jargon, slang, and acronyms.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also Include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.
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