This written assignment will give you the opportunity to evaluate theories and models and identify barriers to change. This assignment will cover OD concepts and theories we have discussed so far. These concepts and theories include the following subjects:

• Planned change theories
• OD diagnostic processes
• OD interventions
• Change management
• Internal and external consultants

Task

Choose an organizational development concept or theory from the readings and discussions. In a 5- to 7-page paper, discuss and build out the theory by applying it to an organization you are working for, have worked for, or are familiar with.

To complete the assignment, keep the following criteria in mind:

• Be thorough as you apply the concept or theory to your organization.
• Clearly identify the organization problem or issue and work through the chosen theory as you apply it to the organization.
• You are expected to incorporate at least one of the following course objectives in your short paper:
  • Evaluate definitions, theories, and models of corporate culture
  • Identify the roles and relationships corporate culture has in organizational performance
  • Use a systems perspective in analyzing organizational conditions
  • Evaluate theories and models for managing change in organizations
  • Identify common barriers to effective change management
  • Prescribe appropriate OD strategies and techniques in applied settings

Your paper should be 5 to 7 pages long, excluding the cover and reference pages. Please follow guidelines for citations, PLEASE USE IN-TEXT CITATIONS, quotations, and references. Use at least five scholarly resources that are dated within the last five years. You are strongly encouraged to use the required and reserved readings in this course, as well as peer-reviewed journal articles found through the UMUC library. Research methodology and problem analysis will be emphasized in the grading of this assignment.

Below, I have outlined this week's written assignment and provided suggested section headings:

Section 1: Introduction. Provide a brief overview of the paper.

Section 2: Organizational Issue. Choose an organizational development concept or theory from the readings and discussions. In 5- to 7-pages, discuss and build out the theory by applying it to an organization you are working for, have worked for, or are familiar with. Identify the organization's problem or issue and work through the chosen theory as you apply it to the organization. Use at least 5 (for a B), and preferably 8-10 (for an A) course materials as cited sources and references.

Section 3: Course Objectives. You must incorporate at least one of the following course objectives in your short paper. If you want an A, I recommend incorporating 3 of them. I recommend creating a separate section with a header for each objective.

• Evaluate definitions, theories, and models of corporate culture
• Identify the roles and relationships corporate culture has in organizational performance
• Use a systems perspective in analyzing organizational conditions
• Evaluate theories and models for managing change in organizations
• Identify common barriers to effective change management
• Prescribe appropriate OD strategies and techniques in applied settings

Section 4: Summary and Conclusions.

Please follow guidelines for citations, PLEASE USE IN-TEXT CITATIONS, quotations, and references at the end.