Description Part 1: Describe in detail the structure of an organization of your choice.  Include: ...

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Description Part 1: Describe in detail the structure of an organization of your choice.  Include:  Background description and history of the organization Mission statement,  Personnel Structure Purpose of the organization Delivery of Services Supervisory/management practices and attitudes Composition of the workforce Part II: Interview at  least one supervisor/manager from the organization described in Part I.   Include such questions (not limited to) as:  How did you become a  supervisor/manager, for example, were you promoted from a  non-supervisory/managerial position, or did you come to it directly from  your academic preparation, or in what way? What do you see as the primary satisfactions/rewards that are associated with being a supervisor or manager? What do you see as the downside (negative aspects) of being a supervisor or manager? What do you consider to be the  primary differences between being a supervisor/manager as compared to  being an employee/subordinate? What is your leadership style? How do you ensure effective communication within your organization? How do you deal with such issues as cultural differences and sexual harassment?  What advice do you give to someone who is aspiring to be a supervisor/manager? Write a summary of the interview  for your paper.  Include quotes as appropriate.  Compare the responses  you receive in your interview(s) with some of the concepts presented in  the course (theories of management, diversity, managerial opportunities  for women, etc).  Part III Using concepts that you have learned from the course, give your personal reflections on: The organization that you have described in Part I What you learned from this exercise   Whether your aspirations to become a supervisor/manager are greater or lesser than before What further academic/skills training you need in order to pursue a career in supervision/management