Please include at least one citation from course text (attached pdf file) Citation: Bierema, L. (2020). Organizational development: An action research approach (2nd ed.). Zovio.
Prior to beginning work on this final assignment, read Chapter 10 (attached PDF) in the course textbook, and review Chapters 3 through 9 (attached PDF) if you need to (it is recommended). Additionally, read Finally! Global OD Competencies (attached PDF) and Dialogic OD (https://www.odnetwork.org/page/dialogic-od).
The Action Research Case Study assignment in Week 3 had you select a case study (attached file), identify the change challenge of the case, and design an action research process for the change process. During Week 4, the Intervention Selection and Application assignment (attached file) had you select an intervention method that best suited the change challenge within the organization. You are now ready to complete the final paper based on the case study selected in the Action Research Case Study assignment from the Week 3 – Assignment(attached PDF).
Consider that you have been hired as a consultant to help the organization with the change challenge. In your paper, you will introduce the overall purpose of the project as related to organizational development and change challenges.
Section 1
For Section 1 of your paper, you will
Summarize the Action Research Case Study assignment in Week 3 (attached file).
Justify why it is a problem and the type of problem.
Example: is it turnover, diversity, ethical, job satisfaction, downsizing, restructure, or other?
Define the selected action research process based on the Week 3 Action Research Case Study assignment paper.
Identify the intervention type selected in the Week 4 Intervention Selection and Application assignment (attached file).
Describe the intervention process.
Section 2
For Section 2 of your paper, you will
Describe the role of the consultant during the intervention.
Categorize the competencies and ethical behaviors needed for the intervention.
Define the recommended research methods that will be utilized during the intervention.
Describe recommended data collection and evaluation methods during the intervention.
Define a timeline for the intervention process.
Identify anticipated resistance to the change and the process for reconciliation.
Section 3
For Section 3 of your paper, you will
Hypothesize the projected outcomes for the OD change project.
Validate your reasoning for the projected outcome.
Conclusion
Conclude your paper with a comprehensive summation of the project.
The Creating an Organizational Development Proposal final paper
Must be eight double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages)
Must utilize academic voice.
Must include an introduction and conclusion paragraph. Your introduction paragraph needs to end with a clear thesis statement that indicates the purpose of your paper.
Must use at least six scholarly, peer-reviewed, or credible sources in addition to the course text.
Must document any information used from sources in APA Style
Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA Style