InstructionsExploring Interests to Identify Research ProblemsThe most important task in preparing to write a research paper (including a dissertation) is identifying a current problem that is of inter

In your Week 2 paper assignment, you will conduct research to identify a current problem in an area of interest to you within the field of OD and change. Remember, the focus should be on themes in OD and leading change: Examples are leading unplanned change, leading organizational culture change, organizational climate, learning organizations, interpersonal communications, knowledge management, and many more. Your class concepts in discussion each week are fair game as well as specific topics in your text.

BE SURE TO READ THE ASSIGNMENT IN YOUR COURSE TO MEET ALL REQUIREMENTS. USE THESE LEVEL ONE HEADINGS AFTER YOU PROVIDE A BRIEF INTRODUCTION THAT INTRODUCES THE PURPOSE OF THE PAPER AND THE SUBTOPICS YOU WILL COVER.

Problem Area of Interest

Summarize your review of at least five peer-reviewed journal articles to find a current problem in your topic or area of interest.

Problem/Gap Assessment

Assess the problem or gap you have found in your review of the literature.

Benefit Analysis

Analyze why addressing the problem might aid the field of study both practically (actual organizational setting) and academically (filling gaps in the literature and advancing the field).

Possible Research Design

Propose how you might conduct further research to resolve the problem or fill the gap.

•What is the paradigm or perspective undergirding your research design?

•Who would you ask to gather research data?

•How would you ask to gather research data?

•What are some of the things you would ask?

Conclusion

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