FIRST-DEGREE HEADING

A first-degree heading is centered and capitalized. (It identifies main topics/areas of interest in a report)

Second-Degree Heading

A second-degree heading is centered, underlined, and typed in uppercase and lowercase letters. (It clarifies sections/items under the first-degree heading)

Third-Degree Heading
A third-degree heading is underlined, placed along the left margin, and typed in uppercase and lowercase letters. (It clarifies sections/items under the second-degree heading)

Fourth-Degree Heading. The fourth-degree heading is underlined, typed in uppercase and lowercase letters, and indented on the paragraph but separated from it by a period. (It clarifies sections/items under the third-degree heading) HOW TO ANALYZE AN ORGANIZATION

INTRODUCTION

To gain an understanding of how to analyze an organization, it is necessary to understand why analysis is important. Change is inherent in any business situation. Thus, it is important to understand that analysis is an ongoing process. The process of analysis or overall approach may be more important than generating specific, accurate answers.

Environmental Scan

The study offers a level of involvement that should give you a true feel for the managerial decision-making process. Remember that complete information is not always available. Also, managers often don't have time to come up with "perfect" solutions.

Analysis Format

The organizational analysis process has no "true, exact" blueprint. Thus, what works for one organization may require more than what works for another. Thus, a process to "attack" the situation is needed as a guide. It does not mean that every organization will only need these basis steps. Remember that you may need to go much more in depth than first inclination.

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