10/4/21, 7:54 PM Module Six Assignment Guidelines and Rubric - BUS-210-Q1021 Managing/Leading in Business 21EW1 https://learn.snhu.edu/d2l/le/content/842827/viewContent/14662219/View 1/3 Overview In this assignment, you will evaluate a current organiza�onal structure and recommend structural changes that can help address the concerns the organiza�on iden�fied regarding collabora�on, communica�on, and autonomy. Scenario You work for an organiza�on that has tradi�onally been very formalized, and managers have had a very broad span of control over direct reports from mul�ple departments and func�ons. This worked well in the past; managers were able to oversee a high number of direct reports because there were many rules and regula�ons dicta�ng how their work should be performed. However, there were downsides. Employee talent was underused, and there wasn’t a strong team culture, as most work was done independently according to standard opera�ng processes. Recently, the organiza�on has been shi�ing to less formalized working structures to support more crea�ve, innova�ve work and provide employees with more autonomy. While employees are happy with the purpose of these new changes, managers are feeling overwhelmed, and employees are feeling undersupported. This has impacted func�on-specific work the most, because in the past, managers didn’t need to understand in-depth, func�on-specific tasks (such as the technical aspects of graphic design work or the intricacies of project management). Instead, they had the ability to rely on rules, regula�ons, and standard opera�ng processes. Employees have also no�ced a lack of communica�on around current projects, which has led to a lack of updated informa�on and duplicated work across management teams. You have been asked to work with the human resources department to recommend a new organiza�onal structure that addresses these iden�fied management and communica�on concerns. Prompt Use the Module Six Assignment Template located in the Guidelines for Submission sec�on to create an updated organiza�onal structure chart for the organiza�on. Then, in a separate Word document, write a brief explana�on for your recommended changes and how they will impact both organiza�onal communica�on and overall team dynamics. Specifically, you must address the following rubric criteria: Updated Organiza�onal Structure Chart: Create an updated organiza�onal structure chart that addresses management and communica�on concerns. Explana�on of Changes: Explain your reasoning for why you made the changes you did to the company’s organiza�onal structure. Include how your changes differ from the original and why you believe they would benefit the organiza�on. Impact on Organiza�onal Communica�on: Describe the impact these changes will have on the company’s overall organiza�onal communica�on. Impact on Team Communica�on: Describe the impact these changes will have on the company’s overall team communica�on and re ...

1. 10/4/21, 7:54 PM Module Six Assignment Guidelines and
Rubric - BUS-210-Q1021 Managing/Leading in Business
21EW1
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Overview
In this assignment, you will evaluate a current organiza�onal
structure and recommend structural changes that can help
address the concerns the organiza�on iden�fied regarding
collabora�on, communica�on, and autonomy.
Scenario
You work for an organiza�on that has tradi�onally been very
formalized, and managers have had a very broad span of control
over direct reports from mul�ple departments and
func�ons. This worked well in the past; managers were able to
oversee a high number of direct reports because there were
many rules and regula�ons dicta�ng how their work should
be performed. However, there were downsides. Employee talent
was underused, and there wasn’t a strong team culture, as most
work was done independently according to standard
opera�ng processes.
Recently, the organiza�on has been shi�ing to less formalized

2. working structures to support more crea�ve, innova�ve work
and provide employees with more autonomy. While
employees are happy with the purpose of these new changes,
managers are feeling overwhelmed, and employees are feeling
undersupported. This has impacted func�on-specific work
the most, because in the past, managers didn’t need to
understand in-depth, func�on-specific tasks (such as the
technical aspects of graphic design work or the intricacies of
project
management). Instead, they had the ability to rely on rules,
regula�ons, and standard opera�ng processes. Employees have
also no�ced a lack of communica�on around current
projects, which has led to a lack of updated informa�on and
duplicated work across management teams.
You have been asked to work with the human resources
department to recommend a new organiza�onal structure that
addresses these iden�fied management and communica�on
concerns.
Prompt
Use the Module Six Assignment Template located in the
Guidelines for Submission sec�on to create an updated
organiza�onal structure chart for the organiza�on. Then, in a
separate
Word document, write a brief explana�on for your
recommended changes and how they will impact both
organiza�onal communica�on and overall team dynamics.

3. Specifically, you must address the following rubric criteria:
Updated Organiza�onal Structure Chart: Create an updated
organiza�onal structure chart that addresses management and
communica�on concerns.
Explana�on of Changes: Explain your reasoning for why you
made the changes you did to the company’s organiza�onal
structure. Include how your changes differ from the
original and why you believe they would benefit the
organiza�on.
Impact on Organiza�onal Communica�on: Describe the impact
these changes will have on the company’s overall
organiza�onal communica�on.
Impact on Team Communica�on: Describe the impact these
changes will have on the company’s overall team
communica�on and repor�ng structure.
Guidelines for Submission
Submit your completed Module Six Assignment Template PPT
as a PPT file. Submit your separate, wri�en submission as a 2-
to 3-page Word document with 12-point Times New
Roman font, double spacing, and one-inch margins.
A text-only version of the template is available: Module Six
Assignment Template Text-Only Version Word Document. If
you use this template, submit it as a Word file.
Module Six Assignment Rubric
Criteria Exemplary Proficient Needs Improvement Not Evident

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Criteria Exemplary Proficient Needs Improvement Not Evident
Value
Updated Organiza�onal

5. Structure Chart
N/A Creates an updated
organiza�onal structure chart
that addresses management
and communica�on concerns
(100%)
Shows progress toward
proficiency, but with errors or
omissions; areas for
improvement may include
ensuring details such as
organiza�onal communica�on
and team dynamics are taken
into account (55%)
Does not a�empt criterion
(0%)
25
Explana�on of Changes Exceeds proficiency in an

6. excep�onally clear, insigh�ul,
sophis�cated, or crea�ve
manner (100%)
Provides reasons for the
changes made to the
company’s organiza�onal
structure, including how they
differ from the original and
how they would benefit the
organiza�on (85%)
Shows progress toward
proficiency, but with errors or
omissions; areas for
improvement may include
providing concrete reasons for
the changes or including
details such as how the
changes would benefit the

7. company (55%)
Does not a�empt criterion
(0%)
25
Impact on Organiza�onal
Communica�on
Exceeds proficiency in an
excep�onally clear, insigh�ul,
sophis�cated, or crea�ve
manner (100%)
Describes the impact these
changes will have on the
company’s overall
organiza�onal communica�on
(85%)
Shows progress toward
proficiency, but with errors or
omissions; areas for

8. improvement may include
providing more detail or
context about the impact the
changes will have on
communica�on (55%)
Does not a�empt criterion
(0%)
20
Impact on Team
Communica�on
Exceeds proficiency in an
excep�onally clear, insigh�ul,
sophis�cated, or crea�ve
manner (100%)
Describes the impact these
changes will have on the
company’s overall team
communica�on and repor�ng

9. structure (85%)
Shows progress toward
proficiency, but with errors or
omissions; areas for
improvement may include
providing clear details about
the impact the changes will
have on team communica�on
and repor�ng structure (55%)
Does not a�empt
criterion(0%)
20
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Criteria Exemplary Proficient Needs Improvement Not Evident
Value

10. Ar�cula�on of Response Exceeds proficiency in an
excep�onally clear, insigh�ul,
sophis�cated, or crea�ve
manner (100%)
Clearly conveys meaning with
correct grammar, sentence
structure, and spelling,
demonstra�ng an
understanding of audience
and purpose (85%)
Shows progress toward
proficiency, but with errors in
grammar, sentence structure,
and spelling, nega�vely
impac�ng readability (55%)
Submission has cri�cal errors
in grammar, sentence
structure, and spelling,

11. preven�ng understanding of
ideas (0%)
10
Total: 100%
Original Organizational Structure
Use this chart to view the original organizational structure.
New Structure
Move the boxes around on this slide by dragging and dropping
to create a new organizational structure.

12. 2

13. Module Six Assignment Template Text-Only Version
Complete this template as part of your Module Six assignment
submission.
Original Structure
Use this section to review the original organizational structure.
CEO
Director of Product Group
Manager
Data Analyst
Data Analyst
Graphic Designer
Graphic Designer
Developer
Developer
Designer
Designer
QA Specialist
QA Specialist
Project Manager
Project Manager
Manager
Data Analyst
Data Analyst
Graphic Designer
Designer
QA Specialist
Project Manager
Director of Service Group
Manager
Data Analyst

14. Data Analyst
Graphic Designer
Designer
QA Specialist
Project Manager
Manager
Data Analyst
Data Analyst
Graphic Designer
Designer
QA Specialist
Project Manager
Director of Shared Resources Group
HR Manager
HR Specialist
HR Specialist
HR Specialist
Information Technology Manager
Information Technology Specialist
Information Technology Specialist
Information Technology Specialist
Marketing Manager
Marketing Specialist
Marketing Specialist
Marketing Specialist
New Structure
Use a bulleted list to create a new organizational structure. Use
subbullets to clarify reporting structures in the same way as
shown in the original structure above.
[Insert text.]
[Insert text.]
[Insert text.]
[Insert text.]

15. Module Six Assignment Template Text
-
Only Version
Complete this template as part of your Module Six assignment
submission.
Original Structure
Use this section to review the ori
ginal
organizational structure.
·
CEO
o
Director
of Product Group
§
Manager
·
Data

16. Analyst
·
Data Analyst
·
Graphic Designer
·
Graphic Designer
·
Developer
·
Developer
·
Designer
·
Designer
·
QA Specialist
·

17. QA Specialist
·
Project Manager
·
Project Manager
§
Manager
·
Data Analyst
·
Data Analyst
·
Graphic Designer
·
Designer
·
QA Specialist
·

18. Project Manager
o
Director of Service Group
§
Manager
·
Data Analyst
·
Data Analyst
·
Graphic Designer
·
Designer
·
QA Specialist
·
Project Manager
§

19. Manager
·
Data Analyst
·
Data Analyst
·
Graphic Designer
·
Designer
·
QA Specialist
·
Project
Manager
o
Director of Shared Resources Group
§
HR Manager

20. Module Six Assignment Template Text-Only Version
Complete this template as part of your Module Six assignment
submission.
Original Structure
Use this section to review the original organizational structure.
o Director of Product Group
a Analyst
cialist
o Director of Service Group

21. st
o Director of Shared Resources Group