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MGT408 – Organizational Theory & Development Unit 6 Assignment: Organizational Response to an Uncertain and Risky Problem

Due Date: 11:59 pm EST Sunday of Unit 6 Points: 100 Overview: The Covid-19 pandemic of 2020-21 caused many businesses to make significant changes in not only what they do but how they do it. As the pandemic began to subside, may organizations are/were faced with a return to a situation that was unknown. Instructions: Using the organzation you have chosen to follow for your assignments, research that organization’s response to the pandemic in several areas. Consider how it conducted its work during the pandemic. Consider its response to customers and suppliers. How did it change? How will it react to a new reality? Describe the situations it is facing in terms of risk or uncertainty. Requirements:

• Develop a clear introduction with a thesis, a body, and a conclusion. Focus on quality of writing, as opposed to length.

• Research and include at least one additional, credible reference from an outside source pertaining to the organization you chose.

• Use Micsoft Word and APA formatting for the cover page, citations, and the reference page. No abstract is required.

Be sure to read the criteria below by which your work will be evaluated before you write and again after you write.

Evaluation Rubric for Unit 1 Assignment

Criteria Exemplary Proficient Deficient 41 – 50 Points 21 – 40 Points 0 – 20 Points Response to pandemic (50 points)

Thorough and complete analysis of response to the pandemic; all key areas addressed.

Most information is present but lacks some key elements.

Many significant elements omitted.

18 – 20 Points 14 – 17 Points 0 – 13 Points Knowledge and Integration of Course Material (20 points)

Clearly demonstrated.

Demonstrated but missing some concepts.

Inadequately demonstrated.

Demonstration of Critical Thinking and Reasoning (20 points)

Clearly demonstrated.

Demonstrated but missing some key connections.

Inadequately demonstrated.

9 – 10 Points 7 – 8 Points 0 – 6 Points Mechanics: Writing, Clarity, Readability, Flow, Grammar, Spelling, and APA Formatting Followed. (10 points)

Writing and format is clear, professional, and error free.

Few errors that do not impede professional presentation.

Errors impede professional presentation.