PSY FPX 8730 Assessment 1

Case Study

PSY FPX 8730 Assessment 1:Introduction

Darryl Levine is the owner and operator of the law firm that specializes in cases of worker’s compensation and personal injury. Three attorneys, six paralegals, an office manager, and ten administrative staff are what the company is composed of. Mr. Levine feels there needs to be a change of company culture because the workers are afraid of technological advancement and are not keen to employ social media to market their work despite it being useful (Meehan, 2016).

Future-State Vision

Levine Law Offices strives to improve client service through technology-driven personnel and a supportive climate for organizational change. This vision calls for firm dedication by key stakeholders:

• Owner/Operator: Frames the vision and directs the process of change.
• Office Manager: Facilitates training and tracks progress.
• Employees (Paralegals, Attorneys, Administrative Staff): Get tech training, provide feedback, and establish quantifiable goals.
• Partners/Investors/Clients: Are given quality service and enhancement feedback.

Consultation Theories

A number of psychological theories guide the consultation process:

• Positive Psychology: Strengths, positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and accomplishments (Chagnon, 2014).
• Systems Theory: Open systems, holism, interdependence, and feedback to sustain organizational balance (Gantt, 2013).
• Adlerian Theory: Encourages relationship building and service to society (Chidiac, 2013).
• Cognitive-Behavioral Theory: Synthesizes cognitive and behavioral therapy methods (Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, n.d.).
• Gestalt Theory: Emphasizes perceptual organization, awareness, dialogue, and skill development (Foster & Lloyd, 2007).

Conclusion

Execution of the strategic plan is marked with openness, involvement, solid action, and realistic goals. The desired outcome has agile and tech-literate employees, effective organization, and positive client interaction.

PSY FPX 8730 Assessment 1: Developing an Adaptable Workplace Culture 

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