Working in groups of 5 (4 person groups are acceptable) you will prepare an analysis of a particular organization in relation to a specific topic or concept. Your deliverable will consist of a written report, as well as supporting materials, along with a 30 minute class presentation. The purpose of this project is to give you the opportunity to apply course materials to an actual organization. Additionally, you will experience the processes and problems involved in working with others to reach a specific objective. There will be 3 deliverables: written team paper, team class presentation & an analysis of team behavior. The first 2 will be done as a team and the last assignment will be done by each team member and turned in separately.

Project Steps:

1. Choose an Organization of interest to you

Establish a contact person in the organization of your choosing. You may choose a business, non-profit, or public organization to study. You have the option of selecting an organization in which one or more of your team members work. It may be a large or small, successful or a not-so-successful organization. You may also choose to look at two organizations and compare and contrast the practices of the two organizations. It would be easiest to pick to firms that operate in the same general industry, but that is not absolutely necessary.

Here are some ideas that you might choose from. This is just a general list, and it is not meant to be all-inclusive or exhaustive. * Culture---organization vs. group/team culture. * Creativity and innovation—the impact of culture * Managing for quality * Establishing an environment for organizational citizenship * Teamwork and collaboration * Creating a committed workforce * Mobilizing for change. * Creating a culture of acceptance—managing diversity *