Description
Using class material, the articles listed below, and research where appropriate develop a 6-8-page research paper that addresses the relationship of structure to culture in creating an effective and efficient place to work. For this assignment, you will evaluate the strategies managers can utilize to impact organizational structure and culture. Address the following in your paper:
Additional Requirements and How to Prepare the Submission
NOTE: All submitted work is to be your original work. You may not use any work from another student, the Internet or an online clearinghouse. You are expected to understand the Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism Policy and know that it is your responsibility to learn about instructor and general academic expectations with regard to proper citation of sources as specified in the APA Publication Manual, 7th Ed. (Students are held accountable for in-text citations and an associated reference list only). Additional Sources may include: The Best Companies to Work For 10 Unmistakeable Signs of a Toxic Culture | |
Rubric Name: Org Structure- 10%
Good
Developing
Needs Improvement
Failing
Criterion Score
Analysis of structure and culture design interfaces to make a more efficient/effective organization
2 points
Analysis of interface was logically concluded by using ideas that were supported from a thorough use of class material; reflects an insightful and complex understanding of how together they make efficient and effective organizations
(1.8-2.0)
1.7 points
Analysis of interface was logically concluded by using ideas that were supported from a thorough use of class and research material; reflects a good understanding of how together they make efficient and effective organizations but either structure or culture was underdeveloped.
(1.6-1.799)
1.5 points
Analysis of interface was mostly logically concluded by using ideas that were supported from an adequate use of class and research material; reflected a general understanding of how together they make efficient and effective organizations but was underdeveloped overall.
(1.4-1.599)
1.3 points
Discussion attempt was poor because of lack of support from class material, and research. Examples were not always present and criteria were weakly or incorrectly addressed.
(1.2-1.39)
0 points
Explanation was not made or minimal depth to the explanation leaving the impression of an incorrect or unsupported understanding of the concepts.
(0- 1.19)
/ 2
/ 2 *
Criterion score has been overridden
Evaluation of 2 "good to work for" companies
0.5 points
Selections were clearly and definitively made with evaluation.
(.45-.50)
0.425 points
Selections were clearly made and reasoning was slightly underdeveloped
(.40-.449)
0.37555 points
Selections were clearly made but reasoning contained opinion and was underdeveloped overall.
(.35-.399)
0.325 points
Discussion about both exists but discussion of why was vague and not illustrated well
(.30-.349)
0 points
No choice offered or missing selection reasoning.
(0.299)
/ 0.5
/ 0.5 *
Criterion score has been overridden
Evaluation of 2 "not good to work for" focusing on the company's culture and structure design
0.5 points
Selections were clearly and definitively made with detailed evaluation and reasoning focusing on structure and culture
(.45-.50)
0.425 points
Selections were clearly made and reasoning was slightly underdeveloped
(.40-.449)
0.375 points
Selections were clearly made but reasoning contained opinion and was underdeveloped overall.
(.35-.399)
0.25 points
Discussion about both exists but discussion of why was vague and not illustrated well
(.30-.349
0 points
No choice offered or missing selection reasoning.
(0-.299)
/ 0.5
/ 0.5 *
Criterion score has been overridden
Critical analysis of culture and structure work well in good workplaces
1 point
Excellent critical analysis of when culture and structure work well in good workplaces were logically concluded by using ideas that were supported from a thorough use of class material; reflects an insightful and complex understanding of how together they make efficient and effective organizations
(.90-1.0)
0.85 points
Explanation and examples of why culture and structure work well in good workplaces were concluded by using ideas that were supported from a thorough use of class and research material; reasoning shows a good understanding of how together they make efficient and effective organizations but either structure or culture was underdeveloped.
(.80- .899)
0.75 points
Explanation and examples of why culture and structure work well in good workplaces were supported from an adequate use of class and research material; discussion reflected a general understanding of how structure and culture work together but was underdeveloped overall.
(.70-.799)
0.65 points
Discussion attempt was poor because of lack of support from class material, and research. Examples were not always present and criteria were weakly or incorrectly addressed.
(.60-.699)
0 points
Explanation was not made or minimal depth to the explanation leaving the impression of an incorrect or unsupported understanding of the concepts.
(0- .59)
/ 1
/ 1 *
Criterion score has been overridden
Critical analysis of culture and structure do not work well in bad workplaces
1 point
Excellent critical analysis of when culture and structure do not work well in bad workplaces were logically concluded by using ideas that were supported from a thorough use of class material; reflects an insightful and complex understanding of how together they make inefficient and ineffective organizations
(.90-1.0)
0.85 points
Explanation and examples of why culture and structure do not work well in bad workplaces were concluded by using ideas that were supported from a thorough use of class and research material; reasoning shows a good understanding of how together they make efficient and effective organizations but either structure or culture was underdeveloped.
(.80- .899)
0.75 points
Explanation and examples of why culture and structure do not work well in bad workplaces were supported from an adequate use of class and research material; discussion reflected a general understanding of how structure and culture work together but was underdeveloped overall.
(.70-.799)
0.65 points
Discussion attempt was poor because of lack of support from class material, and research. Examples were not always present and criteria were weakly or incorrectly addressed.
(.60-.699)
0 points
Explanation was not made or minimal depth to the explanation leaving the impression of an incorrect or unsupported understanding of the concepts.
(0- .59)
/ 1
/ 1 *
Criterion score has been overridden
Specific strategies for improvement for the bad companies with support
2 points
Strategies for improvement are concluded using logical reasoning (justification) that were thoroughly supported by course and research material and showed insightful and complex understanding as to how the improvement recommendations will lead to success
(1.8-2.0)
1.7 points
Recommendations for improvement are concluded using logical reasoning (justification) that were supported by course and research material but 1 to 2 minor areas in the discussion were underdeveloped because of missing connections between either structure or culture
(1.6-1.799)
1.5 points
Most recommendations for improvement are concluded using logical reasoning (justification) that were supported by course and research material with missing connections.
(1.4-1.599)
1.3 points
Attempt was made to make recommendations but most were missing; those presented were either unclear or implied; conclusions derived from logical reasoning supported by the facts, class material and research was minimal or not present.
(1.2-1.39)
0 points
(0- 1.19)
/ 2
/ 2 *
Criterion score has been overridden
Analysis of reading materials for recommendations of how companies can move from bureaucratic to flexible companies and why it is necessary
1 point
Analysis was insightful, comprehensive, and the reasoning justified the need for the recommendations given. All was supported by class material and research.
(.90-1.0)
0.85 points
.Analysis was, comprehensive, and the reasoning mostly justified the need for the recommendations given, but some aspects were underdeveloped. All was supported by class material and research.
(.80-.899)
0.75 points
Analysis was, general and the reasoning sufficiently justified the need for the recommendations given, but some most aspects were underdeveloped. All was supported by class material and research.
(.70-.799)
0.65 points
Attempt was made to justify recommendations made but those presented were either unclear or implied; those conclusions present were rarely derived from logical reasoning supported by the facts, class material and research or not present
(.60-.699)
0 points
Explanation was not made or minimal depth to the explanation leaving the impression of an incorrect or unsupported understanding of the concepts.
(0-.59)
/ 1
/ 1 *
Criterion score has been overridden
Outside Research Selection: materials used show academic validity and are appropriate for the topic intended
1 point
More than the required sources were used to support the ideas and conclusions drawn throughout the paper and they were of academic quality and demonstrated appropriate application to the topic under discussion.
(.90-1.0)
0.85 points
Required outside sources were used to support the ideas and conclusions drawn throughout the paper and they were of academic quality and demonstrated appropriate application to the topic under discussion
(.80- .899)
0.75 points
Required outside sources were used to support the ideas and conclusions drawn throughout the paper and they mostly were of academic quality and demonstrated appropriate application to the topic under discussion. .
(.70-.799)
0.65 points
Less than the required outside research source was used to support the ideas and conclusions drawn throughout the paper and/or the academic quality was not valid or failed to be appropriate to the topic under discussion.
(.60-.699)
0 points
No outside reference material was used.
(0- .599)
/ 1
/ 1 *
Criterion score has been overridden
Writing Mechanics
0.5 points
Strictly adheres to standard usage rules of written English using paragraphs and sentence rather than bullets, including but not limited to capitalization, punctuation, run-on sentences, missing or extra words, stylistic errors, spelling and grammatical errors. No contractions or jargon used. 0 to 2 errors noted.
(.45-.50)
0.425 points
Excellently adheres to standard usage of mechanics: conventions of written English, including capitalization, punctuation, and spelling. 3 to 6 errors noted.
(.40-.449)
0.375 points
Satisfactorily adheres to standard usage rules of mechanics: conventions of English, including capitalization, punctuation, and spelling. 7 to 10 errors noted.
(.35-.399)
0.325 points
Minimally adheres to standard usage rules of mechanics: conventions of written English, including capitalization, punctuation, and spelling. More than 10 errors found.
(.30-.349)
0 points
Does not adhere to standard usage rules of mechanics: conventions of written English largely incomprehensible; or errors are too plentiful to count.
(0-.299)
/ 0.5
/ 0.5 *
Criterion score has been overridden
APA Style (7th ed.)
0.5 points
One to 2 APA style or usage errors; Proper citation of source material is used throughout paper; Reference titles follow APA with only the first word, the first word after a colon and proper nouns capitalized.
(.45-.50)
0.425 points
Attempts in-text citations and reference list but 3 - 4 APA style errors noted or fails to use APA citations when appropriate 1-2 times.
(.40-.449)
0.375 points
Attempts in-text citations and reference lists; APA style errors are noted throughout document with 5-6 errors noted; Fails to use APA citations when appropriate 3 - 4 times in document.
(.35-.399)
0.325 points
Attempts in-text citations and reference lists; Fails to use APA citation when appropriate 5-6 times; Fails to use APA citations when appropriate 5-6 times in document or presents a total of 1-2 in-text citations and reference list in a paper when requires APA citations are needed throughout the document.
(.30-.349)
0 points
No attempt at APA style; or attempts either in-text citations or reference list but omits the other.
(0-.299)
/ 0.5
/ 0.5 *
Criterion score has been overridden
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OUTLINE, Organizational Structure, And Its Impacts on the Culture of an
Organization
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Organizational culture and structure are some of the elements of organizations with
predictive power about the behavior of people within organizations. The two concepts of
organizational structure and culture have been extensively used in research to explain the
various phenomenon observed in the organization.
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Both components of organizations that are culture and structure work together to ensure
the increased productivity of an organization. The two factors are intertwined, and
therefore work supplementary in the sustenance of an enabling environment within
organizations. To better understand the aspects of organization structure, it refers to the
arrangement and hierarchy of personnel in an organization, mostly the path through
which information goes through before decision making.
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According to the USA Today (2020), two of the worst companies to work for include
Kraft Heinz and Rent –a- Centre. The two organizations have been negatively rated by
their employees, with the main issue cited as being the lack of a work-life balance. The
organizational structures for both of the organizations are similar in that all decisions are
made by senior management, with little involvement of the needs of the employees.
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In the worst-rated companies to work for, there are several ways in which a manager can
change the status quo and enable better reviews and responses from employees. The first
way is to change the organizational structure. Structure plays an essential role in the
motivation of workers, based on the perceived decision-making processes.
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Teamwork and collaborative strategies in organizations are improvements that assure
good outcomes for the organizations. Teamwork, as a discipline in modern organization
management, describes the structure in which teams accomplish tasks as opposed to the
traditional methods of individual working.
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Culture and organizational structure are two different, but intertwined concepts whose
role in the modern organization is immense. The difference in structure and
organizational culture determines whether an organization will be a great place to work in
or a bad one
Running head: ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURES AND CULTURE
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE, AND ITS IMPACTS ON THE CULTURE OF AN
ORGANIZATION
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ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURES AND CULTURE
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Organizational Structure, And Its Impacts On the Culture of an Organization
Organizational culture and structure are some of the elements of organizations with
predictive power about the behavior of people within organizations. The two concepts of
organizational structure and culture have been extensively used in research to explain the various
phenomenon observed in the organization. The understanding of the two concepts is, therefore,
imperative for managers in order to define the best strategies that will best work for the
organization's culture. Organizational culture can be defined as a system of values, practices,
norms, and attitudes which members of a particular organization h...