Final Project - Topic Selection

Final Project - Topic Selection The final project revolves around you diagnosing a process/structure/environment in an organization that you're familiar with and that needs improvement and designing an organizational development (OD) intervention to achieve positive change.

Choose an organization of choice. The final project involves diagnosing a specific process, structure, or environment within that organization that requires improvement. You will then design an organizational development (OD) intervention aimed at facilitating positive change. The organization selected can be your place of employment, a community group, volunteer organization, school committee, or a government body at the city, state, or federal level.

In your paper, introduce your chosen organization and describe the particular process, structure, or environment in need of improvement. Explain the reasons why you selected this organization, including personal motivation or relevance to your interests. Conduct a diagnosis to identify why the change is necessary, focusing on organizational inefficiencies or challenges that hinder performance or morale.

Additionally, discuss relevant organizational behavior concepts from the course material that can inform your intervention strategy. These may include theories related to communication, motivation, leadership, change management, or team dynamics. Your analysis should connect these concepts to the identified issues and outline how they could support the implementation of an effective OD intervention.

Ensure your paper adheres to APA formatting standards, including 12-point Times New Roman font, double spacing, 1" margins, and separate title and reference pages. The total length should be between 250 and 350 words, covering all these aspects succinctly yet comprehensively.

Paper For Above instruction

Choosing an organization for organizational development intervention requires careful assessment of internal processes and environmental factors that impede optimal functioning. For this project, I have selected a mid-sized non-profit organization dedicated to community health initiatives. This organization has been facing challenges related to coordination among departments, employee engagement, and adapting to new health regulations, which have collectively hindered its effectiveness and community outreach efforts.

I chose this organization because of my personal interest in public health and my familiarity with its operational dynamics. During my volunteer experience there, I observed significant communication gaps between clinical staff and administrative personnel, leading to delays in service delivery and decreased morale among team members. Recognizing these issues prompted my diagnosis of the need for structural and procedural change to improve efficiency and morale.

The diagnosis indicates that the organization’s current hierarchical structure obstructs effective communication and decision-making. Resistance to change among senior staff further complicates efforts to adopt new policies aligned with evolving health regulations. The necessity for intervention stems from the observed inefficiencies affecting both organizational performance and staff motivation.

Applying organizational behavior concepts like Lewin’s Change Model and the McGregor Theory X and Theory Y is essential in designing the intervention. Lewin’s unfreezing approach would help prepare staff for change by fostering awareness of existing issues, while the change phase involves implementing new communication and collaboration processes. McGregor’s Theory Y emphasizes empowering employees, which can bolster motivation and engagement during this transformation.

This intervention aims to foster a culture of open communication and shared responsibility, crucial for adapting to regulatory changes and improving service delivery. By integrating organizational behavior principles, the intervention can address structural barriers and enhance organizational resilience, ultimately strengthening community health outcomes.

References

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