The types of Micromanagement

1. Title Page
The title page should contain the name of the project and all other information required on a standard APA title page. The title page should be numbered “1”.

Note: The title page MUST have a running head and header. See Sections 2.01 on page 23 and 8.03 on pages 229-230 in the APA Manual.

2. Table of Contents
The table of contents is a listing of everything contained in the paper and where it is located in the document. Papers that contain a variety of charts and figures may also have a table of exhibits listing their titles and page numbers within the report. The Table of Contents begins with the paper and develops as the paper does.

3. Abstract (This section is not completed until the final Phase 3 version.
This section presents an abbreviated overview of the entire paper for quick management skimming (a maximum of 120 words). The abstract should be on a page by itself numbered “3”.

Note: See pages 25-27, 2.04, in the APA Manual.

4. Introduction
This section of the paper must be “introduced” as a major heading (centered) entitled Introduction. Essentially, the introduction “introduces” the project and describes the purpose of the paper and what will be accomplished through completion of the project. This section should be no more than 1-2 pages.

Note: See pages 27-28, 2.05, in the APA Manual. Although the APA Manual does not require a specific “Introduction” major heading, the Management program requires it for clarification for this paper.

5. Background
This section provides background information on the organization which should be limited to no more than one page.

6. Problems and Opportunities (SWOT)
This section summarizes the main problems and opportunities facing the organization. Some questions to consider in this section include: (1) What is a SWOT analysis? Provide a scholarly definition. (2) Why is it done? and (3) What does the SWOT analysis tell you about the viability of your particular organization and industry? Once you have completed the SWOT analysis, using critical thinking, you should provide a summary of your findings.

Note: See Course Documents in Blackboard for a template on completion of a SWOT Analysis in your papers.

7. Perceived Management Problem
What is the management problem you have diagnosed at your organization? Define the problem using scholarly research. Be specific and include details.

8. Literature Review of Problem
This section provides the research data from which the student will draw new meanings and apply critical thinking. This part should be rich in relevant information from scholarly sources. This portion of the paper should be at least six (6) pages in length.

9. Recommended Solution
This section provides the best recommended solution to the organizational problem and it must reflect your findings in your literature review.

10. Summary
This section should be the culmination of your analysis and critical thinking about the organization, the management problem that you identified, and the recommended solution to that problem. It should be rich with your own thoughts, analysis, and interpretation. It should endeavor to persuade the reader that you have completely analyzed the situation and recommended the best solution in order for the organization to thrive and move forward in a positive manner. Remember, this portion fully states the case concerning why the particular situation exists and what can be done to rectify it.