Overview

You will research the organization you selected in the Week 2 activity and present your analysis and identified issue. To ensure successful completion of this and the Week 4 assignment, you will need your completed Fishbone Diagram from the Week 2 activity.

Instructions

For this assignment, write a 1–2 page double-spaced paper in which you will:

• Describe the organization you selected based on the following criteria.
  • Identify the organization you have selected.
  • The organization should be one you are familiar with.
  • You have access to internal processes.
  • It has an organizational issue that needs to be resolved.
  • You can think of a realistic and enforceable solution to the issue.
• Discuss the issue you will be analyzing.
• Explain why the issue hinders the organization's efficiency.
• Use the description and feedback from the instructor in the Week 2 Activity.

Confidentiality: Since you will be addressing real issues in real organizations in your assignments, it is important to respect confidentiality. Feel free to use an alias for any company or individuals you might mention in your assignments. Remember that all discussions about these organizations should only occur within this course and not be shared with people outside the course.

This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). The library is your home for SWS assistance, including citations and formatting. Please refer to the Library site for all support. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.

Note: Review the instructions for the Organizational Issues and Solutions assignment due in Week 4.

The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:

• Propose a solution for an organizational culture issue.

Help Resources

• Check out the BUS520 Library Guide.
• Check out this interactive tutorial: Using Your Own Words: Preventing PlagiarismLinks to an external site..

Week 3 Assignment – Organizational OverviewWeek 3 Assignment – Organizational OverviewCriteriaRatingsPtsDescribe the organization selected that meets all the stated criteria.30 to >27 ptsExemplaryDescribed the organization selected that meets all the stated criteria.27 to >24 ptsCompetentDescribed the organization selected but the organization does not meet all the criteria.24 to >21 ptsNeeds ImprovementDescribed the organization selected but the organization does not meet any of the stated criteria.21 to >0 ptsUnacceptableDid not describe the organization selected and the organization does not meet all the stated criteria./ 30 ptsDiscuss the organizational issue you will be analyzing.30 to >27 ptsExemplaryDiscussed the organizational issue you will be analyzing.27 to >24 ptsCompetentDiscussed the organizational issue you will be analyzing, but the discussion is incomplete.24 to >21 ptsNeeds ImprovementDiscussed the organizational issue you will be analyzing, but the discussion is incorrect.21 to >0 ptsUnacceptableDid not discuss the organizational issue you will be analyzing./ 30 ptsExplain why the issue hinders the organization's efficiency.30 to >27 ptsExemplaryExplained why the issue hinders the organization's efficiency.27 to >24 ptsCompetentExplained why the issue hinders the organization's efficiency, but the explanation is incomplete.24 to >21 ptsNeeds ImprovementExplained why the issue hinders the organization's efficiency, but the explanation is incorrect.21 to >0 ptsUnacceptableDid not explain why the issue hinders the organization's efficiency./ 30 ptsClarity, writing mechanics, and SWS formatting requirements.10 to >9 ptsExemplary0–2 errors present.9 to >8 ptsCompetent3–4 errors present.8 to >7 ptsNeeds Improvement5–6 errors present.7 to >0 ptsUnacceptableMore than 6 errors present./ 10 pts