Organizational Level of Analysis
To explore and better understand organizational performance and effectiveness through an organizational level perspective.
Related to the following course objectives:
Based on an understanding of human behavior, create and sustain an organizational environment that leads to high performance
Analyze and respond to leadership challenges such as decision making, change, conflict resolution, and organizational commitment in an organization at every level
For this assignment, you will research and analyze the organizational performance and effectiveness of one of the organizations listed below. You will also propose
OB-relevant recommendations for change and improvement.IKEA
Google
Costco
Apple
Amazon
American Airlines
US Department of Homeland SecurityYou do not need to confirm which company you are analyzing. It will be assumed you will choose one of these companies. Alternative organizations with unique challenges
may be selected for analysis but will require instructor approval. Examples would be the privatization of Dell, or an organization for which you have a career-oriented
reason. To discuss alternative Final Project topics, post a message under the Ask the Professor discussion board.
Your analysis should include:
an interview, if available, of organizational members, stakeholders, or qualified relevantly-experienced OB experts familiar with your topic
research findings of the organizations web sites
data, information and ideas, particularly from Weeks 6 and 7 readings/resources, and at least four outside academic or credible, respected business publications
a SWOT analysis on the organization.
documented and evaluated OB strategies or interventions that the organization could use to enhance its overall performance and effectiveness.
proposed and evaluated OB-related recommendations for improvements in the organization.Read and follow all the Instructions carefully. Your analysis should evidence critical thinking skills (review Blooms Taxonomy) in identifying and explaining
organizational strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Emphasize course materials and resources assigned for Weeks 6 and 7; namely, but not limited to,
managing groups and teams, group behavior, work and self-managed teams, communication, conflict and negotiation, and decision-making, along with outside research
material. Strive for originality and depth. Use examples and research information to support claims. Use American Psychological Association (APA) format for in-text
citations and the reference list. Use the comprehensive outline format described in Instruction 9 to present your research, findings, analysis, and recommendations.