Below are some of the OD concepts and theories we have discussed so far: ·  Planned change theories ·  OD diagnostic processes ·  OD interventions ·  Change management ·  Internal and external consultants Your Task: Choose an organizational development concept or theory from our readings and discussions.  In a five to seven page paper, build out the theory by applying it to an organization of your choice. ·  Be thorough as you apply the concept or theory to your organization. ·  Be sure to clearly identify the organization problem or issue and work through the chosen theory as you apply it to the organization. ·  You are expected to incorporate at least one of the following course objectives in your short paper: 1.  Evaluate definitions, theories, and models of corporate culture 2.  Identify the roles and relationships corporate culture has in organizational performance 3.  Use a systems perspective in analyzing organizational conditions Evaluate theories and models for managing change in organizations Identify common barriers to effective change management Prescribe appropriate OD strategies and techniques in applied settings Your paper should be five to seven pages long, excluding cover and reference pages.  Please follow APA guidelines for citations, quotations, and references, and use at least five scholarly resources that are dated within the last five years.  

PLEASE SEE ATTACHED FILES FOR ASSIGNMENT DETAIL AND INFORMATION!!! Deliverable Length: 600 - 750 words Description: Contract Selection What kind of contract will you pursue for each of the following purchases related to this project? Hiring technicians to install and configure the software for your environment Hiring a training entity to teach the student PMs the mechanics of using the new tool Buying a new server and software to run the tool and house the project database Hiring tool usage experts to transfer knowledge to the student PMs about the use of the tool on the job for the first 60 days after going live Planning for the removal and disposal of the scheduling tool software and hardware that are no longer to be used Assignment Guidelines: In 600–750 words, address the following for each of the 5 bulleted items listed in the assignment description: Which contract type is the most appropriate for the product or service purchase? How would you effectively justify your selection to other project managers? What arguments might they use to debate your selection? How would you effectively address those arguments? What risks are associated with the type of contract selected? Explain exactly how you factored these risks into your selection. What general purposes and functions does the contract type address? How does the selected contract meet the project objectives?Be sure to reference all sources using APA style.