Organizational Level of Analysis

Organizational Level of Analysis To explore and better understand organizational performance and effectiveness through an organizational level perspective. Related to the followin" rel="nofollow">ing course objectives: • Based on an understandin" rel="nofollow">ing of human behavior, create and sustain" rel="nofollow">in an organizational environment that leads to high performance • Analyze and respond to leadership challenges such as decision makin" rel="nofollow">ing, change, conflict resolution, and organizational commitment in" rel="nofollow">in an organization at every level For this assignment, you will research and analyze the organizational performance and effectiveness of one of the organizations listed below. You will also propose OB-relevant recommendations for change and improvement. IKEA Google Costco Apple Amazon American Airlin" rel="nofollow">ines US Department of Homeland Security You do not need to confirm which company you are analyzin" rel="nofollow">ing. It will be assumed you will choose one of these companies. Alternative organizations with unique challenges may be selected for analysis but will require in" rel="nofollow">instructor approval. Examples would be the privatization of Dell, or an organization for which you have a career-oriented reason. To discuss alternative Fin" rel="nofollow">inal Project topics, post a message under the Ask the Professor discussion board. Your analysis should in" rel="nofollow">include: • an in" rel="nofollow">interview, if available, of organizational members, stakeholders, or qualified relevantly-experienced OB experts familiar with your topic • research fin" rel="nofollow">indin" rel="nofollow">ings of the organization's web sites • data, in" rel="nofollow">information and ideas, particularly from Weeks 6 and 7 readin" rel="nofollow">ings/resources, and at least four outside academic or credible, respected busin" rel="nofollow">iness publications • a SWOT analysis on the organization. • documented and evaluated OB strategies or in" rel="nofollow">interventions that the organization could use to enhance its overall performance and effectiveness. • proposed and evaluated OB-related recommendations for improvements in" rel="nofollow">in the organization. Read and follow all the Instructions carefully. Your analysis should evidence critical thin" rel="nofollow">inkin" rel="nofollow">ing skills (review Bloom’s Taxonomy) in" rel="nofollow">in identifyin" rel="nofollow">ing and explain" rel="nofollow">inin" rel="nofollow">ing organizational strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Emphasize course materials and resources assigned for Weeks 6 and 7; namely, but not limited to, managin" rel="nofollow">ing groups and teams, group behavior, work and self-managed teams, communication, conflict and negotiation, and decision-makin" rel="nofollow">ing, along with outside research material. Strive for origin" rel="nofollow">inality and depth. Use examples and research in" rel="nofollow">information to support claims. Use American Psychological Association (APA) format for in" rel="nofollow">in-text citations and the reference list. Use the comprehensive outlin" rel="nofollow">ine format described in" rel="nofollow">in Instruction 9 to present your research, fin" rel="nofollow">indin" rel="nofollow">ings, analysis, and recommendations.