Effective leaders and managers are skilled at analyzing organizational dynamics

This is the Signature Assignment that measures the program learning objective of critical analysis

Effective leaders and managers are skilled at analyzing organizational dynamics, and facilitating the successful resolution of complex
organizational issues. This often requires considering issues from different perspectives to determine the necessary actions. In this assignment,
you will identify a complex organizational situation, problem or event you have experienced (or are experiencing) to analyze through the structural,
human resources, political and symbolic frames integrating and synthesizing the information to draw valid conclusions and make
recommendations to address the situation, and achieve desired organizational goals and outcomes.

Organizational Dynamics Analysis Paper Guidelines
Prepare and submit an 8 – 10 page paper that briefly describes the situation, defines and discusses the theoretical framework of the four frames,
analyzes the situation through each of the frames, and integrates the analyses to draw valid conclusions and make recommendations that
achieves the desired organizational outcomes. A well-constructed paper will reference 5 or more scholarly sources including 4 peer-reviewed
journal articles retrieved from UMass Global’s virtual library, adhere to APA standards, and include the following:

Situation Description

In no more than one page, describe a current or past organizational situation, issue or event you are or have experienced to examine through the
structural, human resources, political and symbolic frames; briefly discuss the organization’s goals and desired outcomes, key players (names
optional), and any other relevant background information. The situation described should be consistent with the one approved by the instructor in
week 2 and used as the scenario in the discussion board in Weeks 2 — 5.

Theoretical Framework

Prior to analyzing the situation through the structural, human resources, political and symbolic frames, define and discuss each frame, and its
value in analyzing organizational issues. You may want to consider the assumptions behind the frames, the impact of the frames on individual and
group performance and/or the insights each frame provides into organizational dynamics.

Application of Theory
Analyze your situation through each of the four frames assessing the impact of frame on the achievement of organizational goals and desired

outcomes. Synthesize and integrate the findings of the four frames analysis to draw valid conclusions and make recommendations on how to
address the organizational situation, issue or event.