Assignment task:
Alignment and Its Role in Strategy
Overview:
In this journal assignment, you will be asked to answer questions about organizational alignment.
The journal assignments in this course are private between each student and the instructor. Approach these activities as (a) an opportunity to reflect upon and apply what you learn each week based on any assigned readings, discussions, and activities, and (b) an opportunity to share your knowledge and expertise based on your educational and professional experiences in the past. As a successful professional, you will need good reflective and writing skills, and journal assignments offer you the opportunity to further develop these skills.
Prompt:
In your journal assignment, address the following critical elements:
I. Alignment
a. What is alignment in an organization?
b. How do the mission, vision, values, goals, objectives, activities, practices, and behavior produce results in a public safety organization?
II. Realignment and Change Management
a. When an organization has to realign itself, how are the change management principles applied?
b. Does alignment lead to better results?
For help, reference the textbook and resources for this module. This assignment will help prepare you for Milestone Two: Draft of Crisis Response Plan.
What to Submit:
Submit 2-3 pages assignment as a Word document with double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins. Articulate your insights and ideas in a professional manner. Use language appropriate to the industry and company, providing annotations to clarify as necessary (e.g., use of company-specific acronyms). Include citations and references in APA format where appropriate.