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Assignment: 1. In Week One, you will choose a generic organization (manufacturing plant, hospital, etc.). 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.
2. Your research has identified the following problems:
3. Role conflicts within groups
4. Communication problems among group members
5. Lack of cohesiveness in groups with diverse members
6. Excessive intergroup conflict
7. In a 8-10 page paper, include the following:
8. Introduction - clear explanation of the type of organization
9. Explanation of how each problem could impact a group's productivity (use examples to illustrate points)
10. Recommendations to resolve each problem
11. Suggestions, based on your knowledge of group dynamics, for a company-wide training program on best practices for group productivity
12. Conclusion/Summary
13. Writing the Final Paper
14. The Final Paper:
15. Must be 8-10 pages in length, and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
16. Must include a title page with the following:
17. Title of paper
18. Student's name
19. Course name and number
20. Instructor's name
21. Date submitted
22. Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
23. Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
24. Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
25. Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
26. Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
27. Must use at least six scholarly sources, in addition to the course text.
Identify a generic organization (e.g., manufacturing plant, hospital, educational institution). You will use this same organization in your Week 5 Final Project. Assume that you are part of a research team examining work groups in the organization to determine factors that enhance or inhibit group productivity. Identify what factors you would examine in your research and provide a rationale for your choice.