Final Paper

I chose a generic organization (manufacturing plant). ; 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:

Must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length, and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; Must include a title page with the following: ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ;
Title of paper ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; Student’s name ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; Course name and number ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; Instructor’s name ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; Date submitted Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement. ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought. ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis. ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; Must use at least six scholarly sources. ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.