Organizational/Leader Assessment
Based on your research and analysis during the session, you will be able to identify
questionable,
problematic, and/or inefficient systems and processes related to organizational
communication within an
organization. You can choose the organization.
You can use the same organization from the “Where I Work” Communication Analysis
paper, but extend it to dive deeper into the organizational processes and culture to
identify, diagnose and assess problem areas.
In this 6–7-page paper, you will identify some of the major communication issues
organizations face and analyze them as a case study.
The format of this paper is:
1. Statement of the Problem(s)
Provide an overarching statement of the problem(s) that your selected organization is
experiencing.
Identify and explain the issues that have contributed to this problem. Why are they
important organizational communication problems? How have you seen evidence of the
problems (from experience and/or news reports and include scholarly research)?
2. Analysis of the problem(s)
Using course concepts, theories, and topics discuss the organizational factors that
contribute to the problem(s) you have identified. How do the problems impact structure,
relationships, leadership, work arrangements, etc.? What stakeholders are impacted
and in what ways? What have scholars and/or practitioners found to be potential
antecedents and/or indicators of the problem? In what ways have the problems already
been addressed and with what results? Include scholarly research.
3. Recommendation
Based on your analysis, recommend a specific course of action, explain why you have
made this decision, and use an organizational communication perspective to discuss
the potential implications of the proposed solution.
Submit this assignment in Word or pdf format, 6-7 pages (excluding cover and
reference pages), double-spaced, be sure to include a cover page and reference page
utilizing APA formatting.
TOPIC: What surprised you, if anything in this class?
What is one thing you may be able to use professionally?
If you had to pick your top two takeaways, what would they be?
ORGANIZATION COMMUNICATIONS
Spring 2024
Final Project
Learning Journal and Final Paper Reflection (Individual) due on 4/28/2023
There are three elements to this Final Project (please use this document for all 3
elements, see below):
(1) Weekly reflections due by Sunday of each week and posted in our Canvas
class site
(2) Final Reflection
(3) The Top Five Takeaways from the class
Your entire Learning Journal, Final Reflection, and Top Five Takeaways should
be posted as a single document and submitted by 4/28/2023.
(1)
Copy and Paste Your Weekly Learning Journal Entries here in order:
(2)
Final Reflection Posting – you can decide the content but consider these as
guidelines:
a. What surprised you?
b. Were there any ‘a-ha’ moments?
c. Are there theories or concepts that you want to understand further?
d. Are there practices you intend to use in your professional capacity? If so, how
e. Are there points you disagree with? If so, what and why?
Use this as a chance to step back, reflect and consider how you will apply what you have
learned.
Add it here – no more than 2 pages
(3)
Top Five Takeaways:
(1) This assignment provides a final opportunity for you to synthesize and share your
learning.
(2) Reflect on your learning in this class and write up a list of your “Top Five Take-
Aways” from the course.
(3) Explain why you chose each concept, how you have utilized it in your own
professional life, and how you think it will help you in your future role as a leader.
Top 5 Takeaways
Why did you choose this one?
How can you use this
professionally?
Learning Journal and Final Paper Reflection
There are three elements to this assignment:
(1) Weekly reflections are due by Sunday of each week and posted in our Weekly
Discussions. (You
will also compile these for the final submission).
(2) Final Reflection
(3) Your Top Five Takeaways from the class
Your Entire Learning Journal, Final Reflection, and Top Five Takeaways will be
submitted as a single
document.