written term paper exploring and analyzing, using the 3 Lenses, an organization in whichyou have in-depth experience. You should also incorporate models and theories from the Cases, books and class (MFTF, MGMT, then John Carroll and John van Maanen). You can make a recommendation for the situation if it could be improved or strengthened. More details and assignment rubric will follow in class.”
Qualitatively, we consider ‘integrity’ and depth of analysis and depth of application—that you are personally invested in this organization and recognize strengths and areas for improvements as you apply each of the Lenses. The paper is meant to be a meaningful exercise to sharpen your abilities to analyze an organization using the three Lenses and the Organizational Behavior theories.
The following rubric will be used to grade the Term Paper:
Comments
Introduction
Executive Summary
Structural Lens *
suggestion: organizational chart in Appendix
Political Lens *
Cultural Lens *
suggestion: logo, mission, vision, etc. in Appendix
Models
(at least 1: Use the textbook Management, Cases and other class reading)
Recommendations
(relate to Lenses/theories)
Conclusions
Other
Write in 3rd person, Exhibits, Charts, etc.
Citations
CMoS/HBS Guidelines, footnotes, no bibliography
* Use Managing for the Future, and secondarily John Carroll or John van Maanen’s work
Your paper must include all components of the rubric.
The Term Paper should be 7 pages of analysis, plus maximum 3 pages of optional exhibits (tables, charts, etc.) including all footnotes. The maximum is 10 pages, total.
Books – Management: An Integrated Approach
ISBN: 9781305887312
Authors: Ranjay Gulati, Anthony J. Mayo, Nitin Nohria
Managing for the Future
ISBN: 9780324055757
Authors: Deborah Gladstein Ancona
