Step Two: Synthesis Paper Write a three to four page synthesis paper that addresses the six trends and changes that Nagle cited. Use evidence from these four cases that explains the impact of these trends and changes on organizations. Please note that some trends and changes are represented in multiple case studies. You may cite additional cases and information from other organizations to provide additional insight about the impact of these trends and changes. Your synthesis paper should include an introduction and description of the trends and changes. Your paper should then compare and contrast how organizations have responded to these trends and changes. You should critically evaluate how organizations responded to these trends and changes by citing positive outcomes and consequences of certain actions. Your sources may be course materials or other materials that focus on organizational behavior and organizational leadership. Create a separate heading for each trend and change in the paper. Finally, synthesize the impact of these trends and changes in your conclusion. Conclude your paper with two to three actions you will take as a leader in an organization to properly respond to these trends and changes. Formatting Instructions

Provide citations for any direct quotes or other sources utilized

Reference page

Submission Instructions

Be sure to properly cite outside resources you use. Upload your paper in D2L. Assessment Your culminating project will be assessed using the Critical Thinking Rubric associated with this assignment. Be sure to adhere to the criteria of the rubric as you prepare your project. The Critical Thinking Rubric is reprinted with permission from "VALUE: Valid Assessment of Learning in Undergraduate Education." Copyright 2018 by the Association of American Colleges and Universities. https://www.aacu.org/value.

Synthesis Paper

Introduction

Introduce and describe the six trends and changes cited by Nagle (n.d.).

Six Trends Impacting Organizations

Compare and contrast how organizations have responded to these trends and changes.

Critically evaluate how organizations responded to these trends and changes by citing positive outcomes and consequences of certain actions.

Ethical Challenges

Rapid Technological Change

A Flattening World

Sustainable Business Practices

Demographic Trends

Global Marketplace

Conclusion

Synthesize the impact of these trends and changes in your conclusion. Conclude your paper with two to three actions you will take as a leader in an organization to properly respond to these trends and changes.

*Note: This template is provided for general purposes to assist students with developing their culminating project. Students should exercise critical thinking skills and creativity to demonstrate their ability to synthesize the impact of these emerging trends on organizations and on themselves as leaders.