you will design the ideal organization based on the concepts you have learned throughout the course. Sign up for a free account at The New York Times (or locate it in the library) and read this article on Mellody Hobson of Ariel Investments: https://nyti.ms/2Lo9SDT As a black woman in the field of finance, she says that "Capitalism needs to work for everyone." In this assignment, it is your job to design an organization that provides a fair environment for all employees to succeed. Note that you may want to return to Chapter 1 and review Exhibit 1-5 A Basic OB Model. Please use a fictional organization but you may use any type of business as an example if it helps you design the plan for the organization.

Consider the following:

• Describe the company culture. How will your organization ensure that the company culture continues through the years?
• What is the role of the individual in the organization? Consider everyone from the janitor to the CEO.
• How will you form groups to optimize company performance?
• How will your company consider the entire person?
• How does communication in the organization influence the success of the business?
• What motivates your teams and employees?
• How do you compensate and reward your employees and teams?
• How does the company deal with conflict and negotiation?
• What kind of HR policies and practices will you put in place?
• How will your plan create a company that responds to a rapidly changing business environment?