Assignment:
Focus of the Final Paper
You have studied the principles of organizational development. You have engaged in discussion and learning about the organizational development process, developing high performance teams and excellence in people, as well as how to develop highly successful organizations. The focus of the Final Paper requires that you synthesize your learning and reflection in the context of the university and program outcomes.
Describe specific ways you will apply three of the following program outcomes in order to achieve your personal and professional goals. Explain how particular theory and insights gained from this course will help you succeed. For your convenience, the program outcomes are listed below:
Develop diagnostic skills to identify OD issues, problems, and opportunities;
Provide practice in identifying appropriate actions and selection of best alternative OD actions in actual work situations;
Develop the ability to apply OD knowledge to organizational situations.
Identify organizational situations that require professional assistance.
Diagnose the systems issues and select the appropriate intervention.
Integrate OD frameworks with broader HR frames and competency models.
Describe and explain the steps involved to effectively manage organizational change in a variety of contexts and settings.
Writing the Final Paper
The Final Paper:
Should be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length and formatted according to APA style as outlined in your approved style guide.
Should include a cover page that includes:
Student's name
Course name and number
Name of paper
Instructor's name
Date submitted
Should include an introductory paragraph with a succinct thesis statement.
Should address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
Should conclude with a restatement of the thesis and a conclusion paragraph.
Should use APA style as outlined in your approved style guide to document all sources.
Should include, on the final page, a Reference List of six to eight scholarly sources that is completed according to APA style as outlined in your approved style guide.