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Written Assignment 1 As you grow and evolve as a practitioner, you must be able to clearly define organizational context, identify the problem scope, and apply a model/theory

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Written Assignment 1

As you grow and evolve as a practitioner, you must be able to clearly define organizational context, identify the problem scope, and apply a model/theory. The primary elements of organizational context include industry, organization size, market demographics, financial health, budget restrictions, staffing, internal culture, and organizational design and structure. These can be expanded and you are encouraged to add other defining elements, if applicable.

Next, you must identify the scope of your decision; that is, you must understand how far-reaching its consequences will be. For instance, when making decisions about staffing or hiring, is the decision scope limited to one position or the entire staffing/hiring process? Finally, you must choose and apply a decision-making model/theory appropriate for the organizational context and problem scope.

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Instructions

Write an 8- to 10-page paper (2000 to 2750 words) in APA format that focuses on defining organizational context, identifying the boundaries of the problem, and applying a decision-making model/theory.

Use the headings below when completing this written assignment. You must use at least ten references in this paper; at least nine of these references need to be sources not provided in the course. Six of these sources must be scholarly peer-reviewed journal articles; three references can be white papers published by professional organizations (e.g., Society for Human Resources Management). No blogs, wikis, or news websites will be accepted.

Introduction [maximum 1 page]

• Introduce the entire paper (not just the problem). Use the following two resources to assist you: How to Write a Good Introduction and Beginning the Academic Essay. Tip: Write the introduction last. Complete the rest of the paper and then come back to write the introduction.

Organizational Context [maximum 2 pages]

• Drawing on your current or past experience working in an organization, provide a concise overview of the organizational context. Focus on elements that are relevant to the problem. Use the following resources to assist you: The Five Elements of Context That Most Impact Senior Leader Success and a white paper by Pam Bethins, Organization Context. Note: You have to provide your name, email, and city/state in order to access this white paper.

Decision Definition [maximum 3 pages]

• Identify a decision that needs to be made in the organization. Decisions may be related to, but are not limited to, hiring, vendor selection, budget allocation, and business expansion. Then, define the scope of the decision that needs to be made related to the organizational context (i.e., size of the organization, budget size/restrictions, staffing size).

Decision-Making Model

Subheading: [insert the name of the model that you are applying] [maximum 1 page]

• Select a decision-making model and define the properties of this decision-making model. Explore the positive aspects of the model and the general challenges to the use of the model. 

Subheading: Application of the Model [maximum 2 pages]

• Apply the model step-by-step to the problem that has been defined.
• Explore the different decisions that could/would be made after application of the model.
• What challenges would need to be overcome to apply the model effectively? Consider barriers that might create an issue with the decision being made or being effective such as resistance by employees.

Conclusion [maximum 1 page]

• Clearly and concisely wrap up the paper. Use the following to assist you: Ending the Essay: Conclusions.

Submit the paper to your mentor for grading. Consult the Course Calendar for due dates.