MGT 435 week 5 final

  

Ashford 6: – Week 5 – Final Paper
 
Final Paper 
The purpose of the Final Paper is for you to culminate the learning achieved in the course by demonstrating your knowledge of organizational management by synthesizing the information from class into work and life experience.

 
Focus of the Final Paper

Think of an organization you have worked for or one with which you are very familiar.  Diagnose the need for change and present a plan to transform the organization, utilizing Kotter’s 8-Step Approach.
Include the following sections headings and additional sections as needed:

Introduction
Company Overview
Diagnosis
Kotter’s 8-Step Approach 
Conclusion

The Final Paper for the course must be submitted to the instructor by 11:59 p.m. of the time zone in which you reside on the last day of the class.
Writing the Final Paper

The Final Paper: Carefully review the Grading Rubric for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.

Must be ten double-spaced pages      in length (not counting the title page and references) and formatted      according to APA style.
Must include a title page with      the following: 

Title of paper
Student’s name
Course name and number
Instructor’s name
Date submitted

Must begin with an introductory      paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
Must address the topic of the      paper with critical thought.
Must end with a conclusion that      reaffirms your thesis.
Must use at least five      scholarly resources.
Must document all sources in      APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Must include a separate      reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the      Ashford Writing Center.

Carefully review the Grading Rubric for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.