Assignment 3 (20 points) This is similar to Assignment 2. However, instead of a case you will select an OD topic for your presentation. Topics can be: Managing Change, Transformational Change, Appreciative Inquiry, Talent Management, Consulting as a Management Practice, Workforce Diversity and Wellness, Team Building, Story Telling, Motivation, etc. You have the option to make a class presentation. You have the opportunity to get feedback and show case your research. This is optional. You only need to hand in PPT about 20 slides along with notes. This is an individual assignment). Final Project Develop a paper and presentation proposing an organization development initiative at an organization with which you are familiar. This proposal should be grounded in current and historical literature on organization development theory and practice. It should reflect critical analysis of the existing situation and potential strategies for improvement. It should demonstrate the ability to synthesize and apply organization development theory to future development. The project should include the use of model(s) and the change model steps for managing change, assessment, implementation/intervention and evaluation appropriate to the context. The presentation should include a pro forma budget for the project. SLOs 1-5

Student Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to do the following:
1. Analyze organization life cycles through systems theory.
2. Apply and evaluate the effectiveness of organizational interventions
3. Evaluate the role of power within the formal and informal political structures of an organization.
4. Apply organization development theory to an existing organization.
5. Evaluate models of resource management and economic forecasting for effective fiscal planning.

GRADING RUBRIC (20 points)
Develop a paper and presentation proposing an organization development initiative at an organization with which you are familiar.

Possible Points Points Scored
Grounded in current and historical literature on organization development theory and practice 4
Reflect critical analysis of the existing situation and potential strategies for improvement 4
Demonstrate the ability to synthesize and apply organization development theory to future development. 4
Include the use of model(s) and the change model steps for managing change, assessment, implementation/intervention and evaluation appropriate to the context 4
Include a pro forma budget for the project. 4
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