How do I run a workflow when a folders contents have changed?

Im a noobie to automator but slowly have been tapping into the usefulness of this new program. Ive created a simple workflow to add mp3 files ive downloaded into itunes which looks like this:
1. Get specified Finder Items (ive selected a drop box on my desktop)
2. Add files to Playlist
3 Change case of Song Names
4. Set Info of iTunes Songs
When I run the workflow there seems to be no problems and it gives me confirmation that the execution is completed. However, when I check itunes it doesnt seem to have applied any of the actions I specified. Id also like to use this workflow whenever I drop new files ive downloaded into this folder. Ive tried searching the folder action scripts but cant figure out how to use my workflow ive created.
I know there is probably a simple solution and hope someone can help me out.

Ive added:
1. Get specified Finder Items (ive selected a drop box on my desktop)
1.1 Get Folder Contents
1.2 View Results (shows the files in the selected folder)
2. Add files to Playlist
3 Change case of Song Names
4. Set Info of iTunes Songs
When I run the workflow within automator the songs are added to my playlist, but it doesnt change case of song names or set info.
When I save the workflow as a plug in and attach as a folder action, the work flow works up until step 3, but doesnt set info. It also creates duplicate copies to my library.
J.

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