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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.

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. Organizations such as your place of employment, community groups, volunteer groups, school committees, and even city/state/Federal governments are areas to consider. Using APA formatting requirements (12 point Times New Roman font, double-spacing, 1" margins, title and reference pages), write a 250 word paper introducing your chosen organization and the associated process/structure/environment that needs improvement. Additionally, your paper should discuss the following: Why you have chosen your organization; a diagnosis of why the change is needed; and proposed organizational behavior concepts from the text that might apply as you work towards an intervention.

Paper For Above instruction

In this paper, I will introduce the organization I have selected for my final project, discuss the organizational process that requires improvement, and analyze why change is necessary. I have chosen my current workplace, a mid-sized marketing firm, because I have firsthand insight into its operations and believe there is significant potential for organizational development. The process that I aim to improve is the communication flow between departments, which has been identified as a major obstacle to project efficiency and team cohesion.

This organization has experienced frequent misunderstandings, delayed decision-making, and a lack of clarity in task delegation, all of which hinder productivity and employee morale. The diagnosis of the situation indicates that poor communication processes lead to misalignment of goals and increased conflict among team members. The need for change arises from the recognition that enhanced communication channels could significantly improve workflow, collaboration, and employee satisfaction. The application of organizational behavior concepts such as systems theory and change management principles from the text can guide the intervention. Systems theory emphasizes the interconnectedness of different organizational components, suggesting that improvements in communication will positively impact overall organizational health. Change management theories, such as Lewin’s Change Model, provide a structured approach to implementing and sustaining communication enhancements, ensuring that staff adapt effectively to new processes.

By diagnosing the core issues and applying relevant behavioral concepts, I aim to design an intervention that promotes open communication, enhances team collaboration, and ultimately leads to organizational growth and better performance.

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