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Length:  Paper: 8 double-spaced pages (excluding title and references pages)

Effective leaders and managers are skilled at analyzing organizational dynamics, and facilitating the successful resolution of complex organizational issues. This often requires considering issues from different perspectives to determine the necessary actions. In this assignment, you will identify a complex organizational situation, problem or event you have experienced (or are experiencing) to analyze through the structural, human resources, political and symbolic frames integrating and synthesizing the information to draw valid conclusions and make recommendations to address the situation, and achieve desired organizational goals and outcomes.

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Organizational Dynamics Analysis Paper Guidelines

Prepare and submit an 8 page paper that briefly describes the situation, defines and discusses the theoretical framework of the four frames, analyzes the situation through each of the frames, and integrates the analyses to draw valid conclusions and make recommendations that achieves the desired organizational outcomes. A well-constructed paper will reference 5 or more scholarly sources including 4 peer-reviewed journal articles,  adhere to APA standards, and include the following:

Situation Description In no more than one page, describe a current or past organizational situation, issue or event you are or have experienced to examine through the structural, human resources, political and symbolic frames; briefly discuss the organization’s goals and desired outcomes, key players (names optional), and any other relevant background information.  (Clearly and concisely describes the organizational issue or event.  Identifies goals, areas of concern andkey players. Does not exceed 1  page)

Theoretical Framework Prior to analyzing the situation through the structural, human resources, political and symbolic frames, define and discuss each frame, and its value in analyzing organizational issues. You may want to consider the assumptions behind the frames, the impact of the frames on individual and group performance and/or the insights each frame provides into organizational dynamics.  (In-depth and accurate discussion of 4 frames utilizing appropriate terminology. Fully describes the value, importance and impact of each frame in understanding and addressing organizational issues.)

Application of Theory Analyze your situation through each of the four frames assessing the impact of frame on the achievement of organizational goals and desired outcomes. Synthesize and integrate the findings of the four frames analyses to draw valid conclusions and make recommendations on how to address the organizational situation, issue or event.  (Accurately applies 4 frames to the organizational issue or event. Provides explicit and direct links to the components of each frame as they relate to the situation. Draws valid conclusions and makes specific recommendations to address the situation.)

Critical Analysis:Consistently employs critical analysis in discussing the theoretical framework and applying theory to the organizational issue or event.   Effectively synthesizes and integrates frame analyses to draw valid conclusions and make specific recommendations.

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Course text for reference: Bolman, L.G., & Deal, T.E. (2013). Reframing organizations: Artistry, choice, & leadership (5Th ed.). San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

Course concepts covered in class: Organizational Leadership; Mental Models, Cluelessness, Structural Frame, Organizational Structure and Teamwork, Organizational Dynamics Situation Description, Human Resource Frame, Motivation, Political Framework, Political Skills, Symbolic Frame, Organizational Symbols, Choosing a frame, Reframing Leadership,