Written Assignment

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Part 2 of Organizational Profile - Application of a Systems Approach

Identify a specific program, service, or project in which you or your department is engaged. Apply or use the systems approach to address (evaluate) that program, define any problems, identify the component subsystems, and illustrate how the functions of management apply to that program.

Write and submit an essay based on your observations. It should be 5-7 double spaced pages in length. The essay should have a formal introduction, a statement of purpose on the first page, a body, and a conclusion. Be sure to credit all sources.

You are expected to backup your opinion with sources. You should be prepared to cite approximately 3-5 sources. Be sure to credit all sources. The length of this assignment will vary depending on the type of department you are analyzing and how succinctly you can make your points. The assignment should be somewhere in the range of 5-7 pages. You can visit Diana Hacker's Research and Documentation Online at http://www.dianahacker.com/resdoc/ to find complete examples of how to cite sources.

General Instructions for Written Assignments

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Your written assignment is intended to test your understanding of important concepts and sharpen your intellectual skills of analysis, synthesis, evaluation, and application. The intent of the written assignment is to provide an opportunity to more fully describe, explain, and analyze the books and other sources.

There are three main resources that will enable you to successfully complete written assignments:

1. Writing Resource Center - link here for access to writing resources developed by Empire State College and the Genesee Valley Center Writing Program.
2. Hamilton College's Nesbitt-Johnston Writing Center - link here for general writing advice.
3. Empire State College's Writer's Complex - link here for writing tips and assistance.

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