Assignment 1:
Create a three to five (3-5) page paper body that includes the below:
• Using research on systems theory, describe and evaluate your organization as a system. You are free to select the appropriate framework for conducting this evaluation.
• Identify an organizational problem or opportunity and evaluate solutions/recommendations based on using systems thinking.
The assignment will be evaluated using the Focus Paper Rubric located in the course syllabus. Therefore, please ensure it is written with proper grammar, in APA format (including clear section headings), and includes at least three cited and referenced resources - one of which should be a peer reviewed (scholarly) journal article.
Any research done HAS to have citations at the end of any paragraph or contained within the paragraph. Do not write any information without supporting it with facts, and citing the facts
Example of how the in text citations should look:
"To pinpoint Mike's strengths and weaknesses, I sat with him over the course of a month observing his different approaches and styles to his day-to-day operations. In my opinion, I would have to say one of his main strengths is analytical skills, followed by drive. His analytical skills consist of strategic thinking, problem solving, decision making, and intellectual curiosity (Dries & Pepermans, 2012). Mike does not actively seek the opinions of others but when he is offered feedback, he uses the information and looks for ways to incorporate it with his own ideas. The other strength Mike possess, drive, is demonstrated by how he is driven to create change with the analytical data he looks at every day. Perseverance and dedications are other factors that drive Mike's quest for excellence. He demonstrates the ability to work under pressure and his passion for positive results demonstrates motivation (Dries & Pepermans, 2012).
Assignment 2:
Make an eight to ten (8-10) slide presentation that includes the following:
• Title slide
• Mission statement
• Analysis of the mission statement requirements:
• States the ideals in a way than can be evaluated
• Defines the business the organization wants to be in
• Uniqueness - not transferrable to another organization
• Has relevance to the organization's stakeholders
• Is exciting, challenging, and inspiring.
• Recommendations for improvement.
• Recommendations for improvement.
Example of how the in text citations should look:
"To pinpoint Mike's strengths and weaknesses, I sat with him over the course of a month observing his different approaches and styles to his day-to-day operations. In my opinion, I would have to say one of his main strengths is analytical skills, followed by drive. His analytical skills consist of strategic thinking, problem solving, decision making, and intellectual curiosity (Dries & Pepermans, 2012). Mike does not actively seek the opinions of others but when he is offered feedback, he uses the information and looks for ways to incorporate it with his own ideas. The other strength Mike possess, drive, is demonstrated by how he is driven to create change with the analytical data he looks at every day. Perseverance and dedications are other factors that drive Mike's quest for excellence. He demonstrates the ability to work under pressure and his passion for positive results demonstrates motivation (Dries & Pepermans, 2012).