Assume that you are a hired consultant for St. Jude's Children's Hospital. You have been asked by the president of the organization to prepare a background paper on the results of your research and to make recommendations to improve group productivity in the organization. Your research has identified the following problems: 1.Role conflicts within groups 2.Communication problems among group members 3.Lack of cohesiveness in groups with diverse members 4.Excessive intergroup conflict In an eight to ten-page paper, include the following: 1.Introduction - clear explanation of the type of organization 2.Explanation of how each problem could impact a group’s productivity (use examples to illustrate points) 3.Recommendations to resolve each problem 4.Suggestions, based on your knowledge of group dynamics, for a company-wide training program on best practices for group productivity 5.Conclusion/Summary Writing the Final Paper The Final Paper: 1.Must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length, and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. 2.Must include a title page with the following: ?Title of paper ?Student’s name ?Course name and number ?Instructor’s name ?Date submitted 3.Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement. 4.Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought. 5.Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis. 6.Must use at least six scholarly sources. 7.Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. 8.Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
