For all homeworks: write concisely (at most 2 pages), but in sufficient detail that items do not appear vague or general. Where necessary, give your reasoning. Type and proofread.
HOMEWORK/PAPERSCHEDULE
(any changes will be announced in class)
Examine the collection of mission statements handed out. Propose a small number of criteria for your analysis and thn proceed to analyze the content. Some considerations:
What components do most share/are unique to a few?
Are there examples of statements that could work for any context/that reflect successfully the context for which they were formulated?
Are there inspiring examples that can guide planning/examples that fail to offer such guidance?
Would time make a difference in these examples or do they seem durable?
You are evaluating a strategic plan submitted to you for funding. Assume the plan does have all the components you deem important (mission, SWOT analysis, etc.) Define a set of criteria for evaluating a strategic plan. (relating them to the text recommendations). Explain your choices and examine which criteria, if any, are context-free. for a description of of Paper 1.
List and discuss three group work problems you think are commonplace in any group endeavor, such as strategic planning. Identify the problems, analyze briefly what causes them and list some group process solutions you have used or you think might be useful.
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HW 1 due
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