Designing an Organizational Assessment Process Using Multimodal Research Methods

Assignment Overview:

Organizational assessment (diagnosis and analysis) plays a critical role in understanding an organization’s functioning, strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement in its current state. In this assignment, students will be tasked with designing an organizational assessment process emphasizing the use of organization diagnostic models. The assessment process will integrate multimodal research methods, including both quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis approaches. Additionally, students will develop instruments tailored to the specific needs of the organization under study.

Assignment Objectives:

• Understand the significance of organizational assessment in identifying areas for improvement.
• Apply organization diagnostic models to analyze organizational dynamics.
• Develop a multimodal research approach integrating quantitative and qualitative methods.
• Design instruments for data collection aligned with organizational objectives.
• Interpret and analyze collected data to derive actionable insights.

Assignment Instructions:

• Introduction:
  • Provide an overview of the organization under study and the rationale for conducting an organizational assessment. Identify key objectives and expected outcomes of the assessment process.
• Selection of Organization Diagnostic Models and underpinning theories:
  • Select and justify the choice of organization diagnostic models suitable for assessing the organization’s dynamics. Examples include the McKinsey 7S Framework, Nadler-Tushman Congruence Model, or Burke-Litwin Model.
• Multimodal Research Methodology:
  • Design a research methodology that integrates both quantitative and qualitative data collection methods. Explain the rationale behind the chosen methods and how they complement each other in providing a holistic understanding of the organization.
• Instrument Development:
  • Develop instruments tailored to the selected diagnostic models and research methodology. Include:
    • Surveys/questionnaires for quantitative data collection (e.g., employee satisfaction survey, organizational culture assessment).
    • Semi-structured interviews or focus group protocols for qualitative data collection (e.g., exploring communication patterns, leadership styles).
    • Observation guidelines for direct observation of organizational processes and dynamics.
• Data Collection:
  • Outline the procedures for administering the instruments and collecting data from various organizational stakeholders, including employees, managers, and executives. Ensure ethical considerations and data privacy protocols are addressed.
• Data Analysis:
  • Describe the process of analyzing both quantitative and qualitative data using appropriate statistical and thematic analysis techniques. Present how findings will be synthesized to identify patterns, trends, and areas for                        improvement.

Assignment Deliverables:

• Written report detailing the organizational assessment process and findings in APA    style.
• Presentation slides summarizing key points for communication to stakeholders in      APA style.
• Instruments developed for data collection (surveys/questionnaires, interview              protocols, observation guidelines) in APA style.
• Data analysis methodology (statistical summaries, thematic coding matrices) in APA style.

Assignment Evaluation Criteria:

• Clarity and coherence of the organizational assessment design.
• Appropriateness of selected organization diagnostic models.
• Rigor and comprehensiveness of the research methodology.
• Effectiveness of instrument design for data collection.
• Design and logic of data analysis methodology.
• Quality of presentation and communication of findings in APA style.