Paper Outline

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Length: 14-20 pages

1) Introduction — (½ page)

2) Background/ History (1-2 pages)

    a) Give a History of the organization
    b) discuss your role in the organization

3) Analysis (10-15 pages)
    a) Analyze the organizational structure using concepts and/or metaphors
    b) Analyze other organizational aspects using concepts and/or metaphors.

     Remember: You are analyzing the organization as a whole.  Not just your positions.  

    Remember: Back all your claims up with evidence.  The evidence must be persuasive so that any reader believes your claims.

    Remember: All concepts/metaphors must be explained and applied accurately.

    Remember: Apply the concepts/metaphors in-depth so that readers understand the terms and are persuaded by your analysis.

4) Policy Recommendations (3.5-5 pages)

    a) Stemming from your analysis, describe some suggestions that would help the organization function more smoothly.  Explain how your recommendations would help the organization

5) Conclusion (½ paragraph-1 page)