Organizational Assessment Question 4

Purpose

The purpose of this assignment is for students to conduct an organizational assessment from an organizational perspective using course content. Evaluation of this assignment will assess the students ability to apply course readings and discussions to a functioning organization. Students are encouraged to think critically about and demonstrate a clear understanding of the organization, its structure, and its interactions with the community.

Question 4: Macro/Community Theory Application

1. Gather information on one intervention provided by your organization (this could be a direct service program or a macro intervention such as advocacy, training, or community development).

2. Consider which theoretical perspective (of those you are learning from class) your organization seems to be employing based on how they are addressing the targeted problem.

3. Write a 350-500 word summary which includes all 3 of the following:

• Describe the theoretical perspective (from class) that you are using.
• Describe how the components are illustrated in your organization, using examples from your organizations intervention or service.
• Conclude by identifying what the theoretical perspective might overlook.

4. Cite at least one reference from the theoretical class content:

• Hardcastle (2004),
• Navarro (2015),
• Arnold (2022)

5. Find an additional supporting reference (a reference from outside of class that deepens your understanding of your theory of focus).

6. Write a clear narrative, connecting your thoughts and using clear language.