Assignment

Part One

In this first component, identify a problem in your organization or community. Then, describe the problem and create an introduction to the problem that provides information from the organizational, team, and individual perspectives. The identified problem must involve one of the following elements: diversity, ethics, and cultural competency. It is also important to identify the concepts of collaborative and communication techniques that have affected the development of relationships, partnerships, and alliances.

Part Two

Create an analysis of the background of the problem. In your analysis, compile and evaluate high quality current and historical research to investigate the circumstances surrounding the problem and its implications for the public service organization. Apply critical thinking skills to provide a comprehensive background to your problem. Consider assumptions about the problem, evidence of its existence, and its impact on relationships and partnerships. Clearly delineate the problem as to the different groups that are affected by it.

The Capella University Library's Evaluating Source Quality guide (linked in the Resources) might be helpful as you consider the validity and reliability of the research sources you discover.

In your assignment, be sure to address the following critical elements that align with the grading criteria:

• Identify and discuss the impacts of diversity, ethics, and cultural competency on the decision-making process related to your selected problem.

• Evaluate the concepts of collaborative and communication techniques that have affected the development of relationships, partnerships, and alliances.

Submit your work to Smarthinking, and include a copy of the feedback you receive as an attachment in the assignment area.

Submit your work to Turnitin, and include a copy of the report as an attachment in the assignment area.

Review the Problem Identification and Background Scoring Guide to ensure you understand the grading criteria for this assignment. Submit your Word document as an attachment in the assignment area.

Assignment Requirements

• Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.

• APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to current APA style and formatting.

• Number of resources: Minimum of 5 peer-reviewed resources formatted following APA guidelines.

• Length of paper: At least 4 typed, double-spaced pages (excluding the cover page and references list). Include page numbers, headings, and running header.

• Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.