Focus of the Final Paper
In a six- to eight-page paper, select a challenge or issue from the list below that service organizations face today.

Technological advancements
Generational gaps
Economic condition
Political factors
Ethics and social responsibilities

After selecting an issue/challenge, include the following items in your paper:

Explain why the selected challenge/issue impacts service organizations. Justify your explanation using examples.
Assess how the challenge/issue impacts the 7 Ps of a service organization (product, place, price, and promotion).
Describe how consumer behavior may change as a result of this challenge/issue.
Explain the impacts on supply and demand considering the challenge/issue.
Provide recommendations to improve service quality and productivity as a result of this challenge/issue.

Be sure to use three to five scholarly sources, not including the  textbook, as references when examining your challenge or issue. You must  format your paper according to APA-style guidelines.

Writing the Final Paper
The Final Paper:

Must be six to eight double-spaced pages in length, and formatted  according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center
Must include a title page with the following:
a. Title of paper
b. Student’s name
c. Course name and number
d. Instructor’s name
e. Date submitted
Must include an introductory paragraph that has a concise thesis statement.
Must include a conclusion that should restate your thesis.
Document three to five scholarly sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.