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Purpose of Assignment
The purpose of this assignment is to provide a chance for the student to examine an existing organization and apply research to identify opportunities for strategic change.
Assignment Steps
Develop a 1,050-word essay to identify one global creative organization, as defined in Ch. 10 and 11 of Mastering Leadership.
Analyze the opportunities for strategic change that are evident, citing evidence.
Include considerations of culture and structure in addressing those opportunities.
Include the following:
- Identify one organization that could be considered creative, based on definitions in Mastering Leadership.
- Determine whether or not you believe the organization meets those criteria. Explain why.
- Discuss the impact of organizational culture and structure on that opportunity for strategic change.
- Formulate conclusions including personal learning on your analysis.
Format your assignment consistent with APA guidelines.
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Explanation & Answer

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3M – Global Creative Organization – Outline
Thesis statement: Being a recognized global innovation company has not come on a silver plate,
3M’s business practices, corporate responsibilities, employees’ commitment and the culture and
structure of the company has played a significant role in this huge success
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Introduction
3M creativity Strategy
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The impact of 3M’s Culture and Structure on Strategic Change
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Conclution
Running head: 3M – GLOBAL CREATIVE ORGANIZATION
3M – Global Creative Organization
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3M - GLOBAL CREATIVE ORGANIZATION
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3M – Global Creative Organization
A creative Organization is a firm that offers creative services to companies and the
people. Such a company provides a combination of design, technology, strategy and also
advertising services to its clients. Such a group is primarily made up of creative professionals
(Armstrong, 2015). It is value driven. Creativity is what makes the company interesting and
challenging. 3M is one such company that’s considered as a global innovation firm. It values
innovation more than anything. 3M is recognized for its diversified technology and its ability to
collaboratively solve problems. The company applies science in many dynamic ways so as to
daily improve the lives of people. It has over 90,000 employees who connect with its client all
over the world. Being a recognized global innovation company has not come on a silver plate,
3M’s business practices, corporate responsibilities, employees’ commitment and the culture and
structure of the company has played a signifi...
