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Final Paper The final assignment for this course is a Final Paper. The purpose of the Final Paper is for you to culminate the learning achieved in the course by conducting research on the improvement of group productivity in an organization. The Final Paper represents 30% of the overall course grade. 6  MGT415: Group Behavior in Organizations Online Focus of the Final Paper 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: 1. Role conflicts within groups 
 2. Communication problems among group members 
 3. Lack of cohesiveness in groups with diverse members 
 4. Excessive intergroup conflict 
 In an eight- to ten-page paper, include the following: 1. Introduction - clear explanation of the type of organization 
 2. Explanation of how each problem could impact a group’s productivity (use examples to illustrate points) 
 3. Recommendations to resolve each problem 
 4. Suggestions, based on your knowledge of group dynamics, for a company-wide training program on best practices 
for group productivity 
 5. Conclusion/Summary 
 Writing the Final Paper The Final Paper: 1. Must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length, and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the 
Ashford Writing Center. 
 2. Must include a title page with the following: a. Title of paper 
 b. Student’s name 
 c. Course name and number 
 d. Instructor’s name 
 e. Date submitted 
 3. Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement. 
 4. Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought. 
 5. Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis. 
 7  MGT415: Group Behavior in Organizations Online 6. Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. 
 7. Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing 
Center. 
 8. Must use at least six scholarly sources.