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ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS:
Course Project Phase II
Recap – Course Project:
An organizational development intervention is typically required when a problem, such as morale, behavior, or absenteeism, poses a threat to productivity and profitability.
You are an internal organizational consultant in an organization in which you are now employed, or in an organization in which you were recently employed. Describe and analyze an O.B. problem(s) and recommend an organizational plan for change and intervention, based on what you have learned from this course. Provide your rationale as to why you think your approach will help. This will require a practitioner analysis of the organizational problem of interest to you and an academic literature review of similar organization problems and interventions that you believe will be most beneficial in solving the problem. Also, provide an evaluation plan for the proposed intervention(s).
Key components of Phase II
Introduce your paper – Since the first paragraph or section of a document is assumed to be the introduction, “the heading ‘Introduction’ is not needed. Do not begin a paper with an ‘Introduction’ heading” (APA, 2020, p. 47). The first section heading after the introductory paragraph or section should be a Level 1 heading (APA, 2020, p. 47).
Needs Assessment Analysis – select and expand on the below:
Direct observation
Questionnaires
Consultation with persons in key positions, and/or with specific knowledge
Review of relevant literature
Interviews
Focus groups
Assessments/surveys
Records & report studies
Work samples
Proposed Organization Behavior Interventions/plan must include:
Goals and objections (Goals should be specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time-constrained).
It should also state assumptions and constraints.
Required Resources (for the intervention)
Provide a summary projection of what you will address in Phase III
Not less than 5 references.
Course Project Phase II must be in APA format
HOW TO WORK ON THIS ASSIGNMENT (EXAMPLE ESSAY / DRAFT)
Introduction Organizational development interventions are crucial in ensuring productivity and profitability in an organization. The purpose of this paper is to describe and analyze an organizational behavior (O.B.) problem and recommend an organizational plan for change and intervention. The author, an internal organizational consultant, will conduct a practitioner analysis of the organizational problem and an academic literature review of similar organization problems and interventions that will be most beneficial in solving the problem. The paper will also provide an evaluation plan for the proposed intervention.
Needs Assessment Analysis To assess the needs of the organization, the author will utilize a combination of methods, including direct observation, questionnaires, consultation with key positions, review of relevant literature, interviews, focus groups, assessments, surveys, records and report studies, and work samples. These methods will help to gather information on the current organizational behavior and the root cause of the problem.
Proposed Organizational Behavior Interventions/Plan The proposed organizational behavior intervention plan will include specific goals and objectives that are measurable, attainable, realistic, and time-constrained. The plan will also state assumptions and constraints, and identify the required resources for the intervention.
Goals and Objectives The goals of the proposed intervention plan are to improve productivity, increase morale, and reduce absenteeism. These goals are specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time-constrained. The objectives of the plan are to implement new policies and procedures, conduct training sessions for employees, and provide incentives for good performance.
Assumptions and Constraints The assumptions of the proposed intervention plan are that employees will be open to change and that the organization will have the necessary resources to implement the plan. The constraints of the plan include time constraints, limited resources, and resistance to change from some employees.
Required Resources The required resources for the intervention include funding for training sessions and incentives, employee time for training and participation, and the support of senior management.
Summary Projection for Phase III In Phase III, the author will evaluate the success of the proposed intervention plan and make recommendations for further improvement. The evaluation plan will include the use of surveys, interviews, and direct observation to measure the impact of the intervention on productivity, morale, and absenteeism.
Conclusion Organizational development interventions are crucial in ensuring productivity and profitability in an organization. The proposed intervention plan, if implemented effectively, will help to improve productivity, increase morale, and reduce absenteeism. The author will continue to monitor the progress of the intervention in Phase III and make recommendations for further improvement.
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