essay 15 page, due 05/11

Checklist for Paper

Check each item below and sign.

Did you:

___Follow the proper structure of the paper, using the appropriate headings AND subheadings as described in the instructions?

___ Apply specific concepts, theories, etc. from the book and from the lectures?

___ Italicize key concepts and theories?

___ Number the pages?

___ Check to be sure that the paper is the appropriate length? (4000-5500 words).

How many words are in your paper? _________________ words.

___ Use your own words in the paper?

_________________________

Student Signature

Psychology 361 Student Name(s): ____________________________________

Organizational Analysis Paper

Dimension Grade (comments)

I. Writing Quality ______ (0-60 points)

Technical errors/General writing quality; Conformity with instructions, including the use of headings and format of paper, length, etc. Be sure to paginate the paper (i.e., use page numbers).

II. Description of symptoms of a problem ______ (0-50 points)

Begins with BRIEF description of the organization. Focused on behaviors, specific problems, SYMPTOMS (e.g., low morale, high turnover, low performance). Good description of methodology, e.g., observations.

III. Diagnosis and Prescription: Application of course material ______ (0-320 points)

Application of the course concepts, terms, vocabulary, and theories to this organization. Includes the use of sufficient detail. Proper coverage of subheadings. Recommendations must be linked to the issues described in the diagnosis and to the course theories/concepts. Recommendations must fit with the symptoms described in the diagnosis section. Recommendations must be based in the course concepts/theories. Includes sufficient detail about the application of concepts/theories. Proper use of subheadings.

There should be 4 sections:
A. Job Analysis (must include O*NET discussion with accompanying appendix; 80 points)

B. Performance Appraisal (80 points)

C. Selection (80 points)

D. Training (80 points)

IV. ACTION ______ (0-70 points)

Includes a clear description of what needs to be done to implement these prescriptions. What resistance will be faced? How viable is each prescription given organizational constraints?

TOTAL GRADE ________ (0-500 points)