Assignment: Real-Time Organizational Diagnosis
Report Structure
1. Cover Page
• Assignment Title
• Course Title
• Instructor Name
• Student Name(s) & ID(s)
• Submission Date
2. Executive Summary (150–200 words)
• Brief overview of the organization
• Key findings
• Major issues identified
• Summary of recommendations
Note: Write this last but place it at the beginning.
3. Table of Contents
4. Introduction
• Background of the organization
• Industry and market context
• Purpose of the report
• Scope and limitations
5. Organizational Profile
• Nature of business
• Size and structure
• Mission & vision
• Key products/services
6. Methodology
• Data collection methods (Interview, Observation, Informal discussion)
• Tools used (if any)
• Limitations (e.g., access, time constraints, bias)
7. Analysis of Management Practices
7.1 Planning
• Goals and strategies
• Evidence of formal/informal planning
7.2 Organizing
• Structure (functional/divisional/etc.)
• Roles and responsibilities
7.3 Leading
• Leadership style
• Communication patterns
• Motivation practices
7.4 Controlling
• Performance measurement
• Feedback mechanisms
8. SWOT Analysis
• Strengths
• Weaknesses
• Opportunities
• Threats
9. Gap Analysis: Theory vs Practice (15%)
• Compare actual practices with Fayol’s Principles
• McGregor’s Theory X & Y (or others)
• Identify deviations, inefficiencies, and areas of improvement
10. Problem Identification
• Define one major management problem
• Support with evidence
• Explain root causes
11. Recommendations
• Practical and actionable
• Linked to identified problems
• Short-term vs long-term suggestions
• Feasibility consideration
12. Conclusion
• Summarize key insights
• Reflect on overall organizational effectiveness
13. References
Use APA style. Include textbooks, articles, and external sources.
14. Appendices
• Interview questions
• Transcripts (if any)
• Photos/observations
• Organizational letter
Formatting Guidelines
• Word count: 2500–3000 words
• Font: Times New Roman, Size 12
• Line spacing: 1.5
• Headings clearly numbered
• Use tables/figures where needed
Important Instructions
• Use real data and evidence
• Link theory with practice
• Maintain academic tone
• Avoid plagiarism (less than 15%)