PART 1
The purpose of this assignment is to identify an organizational problem to solve within the military and use an affinity diagram to brainstorm the root causes of the organizational problem and potential solutions for addressing it.
This is an opportunity for you to apply your learning while addressing a real-world problem. After you have identified a possible organizational problem, complete the “Brainstorming With an Affinity Diagram” resource to help you narrow and specify the root cause for the problem. Completing the affinity diagram will not only help you identify the root causes for the problem but also to determine the scope of influence you can have in reaching a potential solution. Keep in mind that this exercise is meant to identify a viable solution within the scope of influence in which you are directly involved and will ultimately allow you to be an agent of change.
Complete the affinity diagram action steps outlined in the “Brainstorming With an Affinity Diagram” resource, including the Five Whys Root Cause Analysis section. This can be done using online mind mapping resources, or through the use of Excel or Word documents and tables. When constructing the affinity diagram, be sure to complete all six steps described on the resource.
Submit both the affinity diagram and the five whys root cause analysis.
APA style is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.
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PART 2
The purpose of this assignment is to construct a problem statement from the organizational problem you have identified previously in PART1.
Now that you have identified a potential problem, brainstormed the root causes, and determined how you might be able to influence change, you will construct a problem statement that can be used as the basis for an action research project. The problem statement must clearly articulate the single goal of the action research project and consider the influence of the organizational change that will occur.
Part of completing an problem statement and enacting organizational change includes understanding how the problem is tied to the mission, vision, and values of all the involved stakeholders and how these will drive decision making. The change that is enacted should be done to enable positive progress for your fellow coworkers and the organization at large. When developing your problem statement, you will also be asked to address the organizational problem and the potential solutions through a Christian worldview perspective.
Read and complete the “Writing a Problem Statement” resource to construct your problem statement. Be sure to delete the template and sample worksheets provided. Submit only the completed “Writing a Problem Statement Worksheet”.
APA style is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.