Some of the very first steps in assessing and organization are whether to assess and what to assess. While an effective organizational assessment (‘OA’) identifies organizational competencies, the...

Some of the very first steps in assessing and organization are whether to assess and what to assess. While an effective organizational assessment (‘OA’) identifies organizational competencies, the driving force for conducting an OA is typically deteriorating performance. The manifestations of organizational dysfunction are many. High turnover, dropping sales and profits, poor public image or brand, etc. are some of the obvious markers for a deteriorating organization. When these realities confront management, they and perhaps their hired consultants set about identifying the source or sources of the dysfunction as the first step in seeking solutions. For your Case Assignment, you will select: - The organization that you plan to use for your Signature Assignment and for this Case Assignment. This organization may be any of the following: An organization (for-profit or non-profit) you work for or are considering working for that you believe exhibits organizational issues. An organization in which you have some interest, unique insight or specific familiarity that you believe exhibits organizational issues. An organization that has come under high profile scrutiny for poor performance, internal turmoil, significant layoffs, etc. Examples of these types of organizations include such companies as: Carnival Cruise Lines, Foxconn (Apple’s Chinese contract manufacturer) and HP. Your paper should contain the following: Write a general description of the organization and the environment in 1 / 3 which it operates. - A description of problems that are occurring that you believe would justify an in-depth organizational assessment. Be specific. Write an analysis based upon your course readings to date and your own personal knowledge that contains some preliminary theories as to the various causes for the poor performance. Write how the organization can (or should) set about assessing its current condition. Required length: 3 pagesexcluding title page, bibliography and appendices (if applicable). Use APA format. Use information from the modular background materials as well as any quality resources you can find via the online libraries or Internet. Your case paper will be further evaluated based on the following criteria: Precision: Each of the questions of the assignment is specifically addressed in the paper. Clarity: The paper reads clearly, it is not confusing. It is well structured and grammatically sounds. Breadth: The paper presents a broad range or scope of the questions of the assignment. Depth: The paper thoroughly describes or explains the responses to the questions. The paper includes examples that illustrate your viewpoints. Critical Thinking: The paper integrates your understanding of the concepts addressed in all modules. 2 / 3 References: An APA reference list is provided at the end of your paper Include a cover page and reference page (not included in the page count) Include a running head and pagination