Final Paper

In Week One, you will choose a generic organization (manufacturing plant, hospital, etc.).  Assume that you are a hired consultant for this organization.  You have been asked by the president of the organization to prepare a background paper on the results of your research and to make recommendations to improve group productivity in the organization.

Your research has identified the following problems:

• Role conflicts within groups
• Communication problems among group members
• Lack of cohesiveness in groups with diverse members
• Excessive intergroup conflict

In an eight- to ten-page paper, include the following:

• Introduction – clear explanation of the type of organization
• Explanation of how each problem could impact a group’s productivity (use examples to illustrate points)
• Recommendations to resolve each problem
• Suggestions, based on your knowledge of group dynamics, for a company-wide training program on best practices for group productivity
• Conclusion/Summary

Writing the Final Paper
The Final Paper:

• Must be eight to ten 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:
• Title of paper
• Student’s name
• Course name and number
• Instructor’s name
• Date submitted
• Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
• Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
• Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
• Must document all 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.
• Must use at least six scholarly sources.

Week 1 Discussion…

 Spinners Hospital uses teamwork of its members so as to improve its work performance and healthcare services. Collaboration improves the organization’s productivity in several ways such as enhancing work efficiency, improves employee relations, increased accountability of workers as well as creating opportunities for learning activities. Accountability is achieved because some members in a group have a lot of respect for their work or business. Employees relations, on the other hand, are generated by colleagues in a teamwork are bound together which creates respect, trust, and cohesion among them. Additionally, teamwork enables workers to accomplish tasks easier, more efficiently and faster than when they are asked to perform individually(Frankish, 2011). However, workers attitudes towards the group or work hinder the productivity of the organization in one way or the other.