Conduct an ethnographic study of an unfamiliar organization, applying principles of organizational culture theory.
pretend to Choose and visit a new organization, researching access procedures.
• Take detailed notes during your visit, observing both internal and external communication, visible aspects, and hidden elements like beliefs and values. • Structure your paper as instructed below. Writing Instructions
• Structure: Organize your paper with thematic subheadings, as detailed in the outline below. Familiarize yourself with the APA style for various levels of headings. • Emphasis: Use bold fonts for theories or concepts in your analysis. • Grammar: Utilize Grammarly.com to refine grammar.
• Length: Keep your paper within 1500-2000 words, not including references or notes.
Suggested Paper Structure • Paper Title (a creative one, reflecting Organizational Culture)
• (Introduction) • Avoid labeling the section as “Introduction.” • Reprint the paper title on top. • Capture attention, briefly outline your approach. • Present your thesis statement. • Preview the paper’s content. • Narrative Analysis of Organizational Culture • Describe your visit and observations (the visible elements). • Note any discrepancies between actions and statements. • Highlight the most striking aspects. • Analyze your inferences (the invisible elements). • Identify dominant beliefs and values. • Assess the type of organizational culture present. • Examine the congruence between professed and practiced culture. • Apply organizational culture theory to suggest improvements or bridge gaps. • Bold names of theories and concepts, define them, and relate them to your observations. • Application of another Organizational Theory • Explain findings using a different organizational theory. • Discuss how viewing the findings through this alternative organizational theory lens differs from the organizational culture perspective. What new insights emerge? • Conclusion and Critique • Summarize key points. • Reflect on new insights gained. • Relate learnings to course objectives.
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