Organization Paper- The Salvation Army

Organization Paper- “The Salvation Army”

Instructions

The purpose of the Organization Paper is to develop your analytical and critical thinking skills by examining and evaluating the structure, functions, and practices of an organization through the lens of organizational theories and critical perspectives discussed in the course. This assignment aims to deepen your understanding of how theoretical frameworks can be applied to real-world organizational contexts, enhancing your ability to critically assess and articulate the effectiveness and ethical implications of organizational practices.

In this assignment, you will explore and analyze an organization of your choice using organizational theories and critical perspectives discussed in the course. Your paper will demonstrate your ability to apply theoretical frameworks to real-world organizational contexts, critically assess the organization’s practices, and communicate your findings effectively using academic standards.

Instructions

1. Choose an Organization:

Select an organization that interests you. It can be a non-profit, governmental agency, private company, or any other type of organization. Ensure you can access sufficient information about its functions, goals, and operations.

2. Describe the Organization (5 points):

Provide a thorough description of the organization, including its primary functions and goals. Your description should give a clear and detailed overview of what the organization does and aims to achieve.

3. Choose and Describe Two Organizational Theories (8 points):

Select two organizational theories from your textbook that help explain the work environment, policies, procedures, and operations of the chosen organization.

Describe each theory separately, providing a comprehensive explanation supported by at least four additional sources besides your textbook. Ensure these sources deepen your understanding of the theory and its key terms.

4. Apply Theories to the Organization (8 points):

Explain how each theory helps to understand, explain, and predict the organizations work environment, policies, procedures, and operations.

Provide concrete examples from the organization to illustrate your points, using the terms and concepts from each theory accurately.

5. Critical Perspective Analysis (7 points):

Using the Critical Perspective (refer to Chapter 12), analyze how the organization may act or has acted as an oppressor to its employees and/or customers/clients.

Provide detailed analysis with clear examples and critical insights, demonstrating your ability to critically assess organizational practices.

6. Spelling, Grammar, Structure, and APA 7th edition (2 points):

Ensure your paper is well-written, free from spelling and grammatical errors, and well-structured.

Use APA 7th edition for in-text citations and the reference page. Include at least five different sources to support your analysis.

Submission Requirements

Your paper should be typed, double-spaced, and use a standard 12-point font (e.g., Times New Roman).

The paper should be between 5-7 pages, excluding the reference page.

Properly cite all sources in APA 7th edition, both in-text and on the reference page.