Organization Development Proposal Assignment

Organization Development proposal Assignment
In this paper, we are to assume the role of Organizational Development Consultants for an organization (UVI Student Health Services) and we would need to provide an organizational development change recommendation to the organization based on a problem the organization has. More specifically we will need to describe how we would apply an 8-step action research model and a 4-frame analysis to recommend relevant organizational development interventions for the organization we have identified.
The organization we have chosen is the University of the Virgin Islands Student Health Services. We have to develop a 15-20 page organizational development intervention proposal for our client, the University of the Virgin Islands Student Health Services.
All background information on the organization is provided along with the OD proposal assignment instructions, and other reference documents need to be used as part of the paper sources/references.
Note: In the OD proposal assignment instructions, it needs to have the introduction and brief history to the organization (that is provided), along with seven (7) specific sections of this paper. For section two (2), ignore the brief biography of each team member (i.e. 1 paragraph description for each member), as I will insert that info after getting the final document. But please do provide the action research model and discuss the assumptions and philosophical approach to organizational development: discuss reframing and how it can be helpful to the organization.
Organization Development proposal Assignment
Overall purpose
The purpose of this assignment is to integrate material learned over the course of the semester and to
apply it to an organization that your team cares about. You will assume the role of
Organizational Development Consultants for this project. More specifically you will
describe how you would apply the 8-step action research model and a 4-frame analysis to
recommend relevant OD interventions.
Choosing your organization
You will have the option of working closely with a non-profit to make a real difference. You will develop
a 15-20 page proposal to your client. More detail on these agencies will be provided in class.
Your proposal should consist of the following sections:
Introduction and History
Introduction and brief history to the organization (i.e. several paragraphs)
Section 1
Step 1 in action research model is client identifies a problem. Therefore, provide background to
problem(s). Provide detail including major players, symptoms of the problem(s) (i.e. turnover is
increased, many customer complaints, shooting incident etc.). In this section, you want to briefly review
and convince the client that you understand and can describe their pain. What is dysfunctional? Not
working? Changing? Why does this organization need an OD consultant?
Section 2
Step 2 in action research model is to consult an OD consultant. In this section, provide a brief biography
of each team member (i.e. 1 paragraph description for each member). Discuss your assumptions and
philosophical approach to OD (hint- this would be a good time to discuss reframing and how it can be
helpful).
Section 3
Step 3 in action research model is for OD consultant to gather data and make a preliminary diagnosis.
Here’s where the real work begins! You will need to actually collect data from an organization.
Remember, there a number of ways to do this including interviews, surveys, observations, and archival
data (i.e. annual reports, published information from media, books written about the organization etc.).
Be sure to include information as to why you chose the data collection technique that you did and
discuss pros and cons of your choice. Remember, multiple methods are best! You will need to collect as
much data as you feel you need to make a good preliminary diagnosis regarding what is going on in this
organization.
Section 4
Step 4 in the action research model is to provide feedback to the key client or group. This section of the
proposal should include a synopsis of the data that you collected. You may use the feedback forms
provided in class as samples or create your own format.
Section 5
Step 5 in the action research model is to jointly diagnose problems with the client and step 6 is to jointly
action plan for solutions. Assume that you are working jointly with your client (of course, if you can
actually do so, than so much the better but I certainly do not expect this!). This is the longest and most
challenging part of your proposal. Here is where you need to take the data that you collected, interpret
it using the 4-frame approach, and come up with recommendations (i.e. OD interventions) for solving
problems. This section will probably be approximately 6-10 pages. I highly recommend that you use subheadings within this section. For example, you may want to begin by analyzing the organization using
each of the 4 frames as a reference. Next, you should discuss what OD interventions or
recommendations you would suggest for resolving each of the issues or problems surfaced from your 4-
frame analysis. Be sure to clarify how and why you think each intervention would be useful. Assume that
your client is relatively naive about the various interventions so provide enough explanation that a
layperson would understand.
Section 6
Step 7 in the action research model is action and implementation. Therefore, in this section provide a
preliminary action plan which includes information such as time frame, pros and cons of various
interventions, and who would be involved in each intervention.
Section 7
Discuss fully how you recommend that the client evaluate the efficacy of your recommended approach.
Provide an implementation plan with timelines to you client.