Assignment title: Information
CASE STUDY
This Module 1 Critical Thinking Assignment addresses two elements that are fundamental to this class: organizational development and business strategy. This Assignment also includes an abbreviated analysis of the Skoda case study that was developed by university students. As a first step, complete the following activities:
Review definitions of Organizational Development from the reading and other sources of your choosing. Describe the concept of Organizational Development in your own words.
Read the Skoda case study, focusing especially on the SWOT analysis as a tool in strategic planning.
Write a paper that includes the following:
Your personal definition of Organizational Development
An abbreviated assessment of Skoda's strengths: Choose a Skoda strength that was identified through the SWOT analysis. Example: Clear Vision. Discuss how Skoda could benefit from understanding this strength.
An analysis on the value of a SWOT analysis and strategic planning, explaining why Organizational Development might be important to Skoda
Citations and references to reading material and experiences to support your positions