In Week One, you will choose a generic organization (manufacturing plant, hospital, etc.). Assume that you are a hired consultant for this organization. You have been asked by the president of the organization to prepare a background paper on the results of your research and to make recommendations to improve group productivity in the organization.

Your research has identified the following problems:

Role conflicts within groups

Communication problems among group members

Lack of cohesiveness in groups with diverse members

Excessive intergroup conflict

In an eight to ten-page paper, include the following:

Introduction - clear explanation of the type of organization

Explanation of how each problem could impact a group's productivity (use examples to illustrate points)

Recommendations to resolve each problem

Suggestions, based on your knowledge of group dynamics, for a company-wide training program on best practices for group productivity

Conclusion/Summary