This course requires that you write and submit a Capstone Paper to your mentor. This paper consists of a situational analysis and critique of an issue or problem that you have either participated in or observed in an organization. The particulars of the paper are as follows:

 

• It should have as its subject an issue or problem that you have participated in or observed in an organization of which you have been a part.

 

• It should be in narrative form.

 

• It should be no more than 10 pages (3000 words) long.

 

• No citations are required.

 

• It is due the last day of the semester.

 

• Organizational behavior concepts should be discussed in concrete terms in your analysis and solution.

 

• Be sure the following components are present:

 

• • Statement that clearly identifies of the issue or problem you will be discussing in your paper

  • A full discussion of the situation surrounding the issue or problem, including descriptions of all participants and how they relate to each other within the organizational structure, and also including descriptions of interactions relative to the issue

  • A discussion of the process used to achieve the outcome

  • An analysis of whether you think the outcome or outcomes were ethical, fair, and responsible in regard to various participants

  • If you were not in agreement with the outcome, an assessment of why this is true and suggestions for how you would have handled the situation for a better outcome

 

Be sure to employ organizational behavior concepts studied in this course. For example, a paper might deal with the culture of the organization, diversity issues, ethical considerations, leadership styles, and communication patterns. Utilize theories discussed in your text as the underpinning of your analysis and assessment.