Overview
One of the comprehensive assessments in this course is the evaluation of the efficacy of the organizational consulting methods used in a case study. This problem-based learning task is the heart of practical application of industrial-organizational (I-O) psychology. Building on the two formative assessments analyzing case studies, this will further your understanding of the concepts and how to apply the actions for a successful consultation of an organization-that is, diagnosing problems, drafting a plan to address them, and practically implementing this plan. The case study analysis is submitted in task 8-2.
Outcome
This assessment will appraise your mastery with respect to the following course outcome:
- Evaluate authentic consultation cases for their research methodology, effectiveness in achieving organizational goals, and ethical implications
Prompt
Review the "Typical Design" case study presented in Chapter 34 of the Organization Development textbook (pages 683-685).
For this psychological consulting case study, summarize the key features of the situation. Then evaluate the research methods used, their effectiveness in achieving organizational goals, and the ethical implications. In your three- to four-page analysis, ensure that you address the following questions:
1. What did the consultant do right?
2. What might the consultant have done differently?
3. What potential ethical implications might result from this (or any other) training intervention?
Use at least two outside sources to support your position on the effectiveness of the design of the leadership development course.
Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed:
1) Method Evaluation
a) Identification: Provide a description of the organizational consulting methods used in the case study.
b) Interpretation: Provide a well-developed interpretation of the rationale for the organizational consulting concepts used in the case study.
2) Organizational Goals
a) Effectiveness of organizational consulting methods: Develop informed conclusions by analyzing the effectiveness of the organizational consulting methods used in achieving organizational goals. Justify your conclusions with evidence from the study itself.
b) Research integration: Develop informed conclusions by analyzing the effectiveness of the organizational consulting methods in achieving
organizational goals. Justify your conclusions with evidence from at least two organizational consulting scholarly resources.
3) Ethical Implications
a) Assessment: What are the ethical implications of the training intervention used, considering the viewpoints of different stakeholders?
4) Recommendations
a) Suggestions: Provide concrete suggestions for changes in the methods used to create the leadership development course.