Essays on Corporate Culture

Verizon

Verizon has an Entrepreneurial Culture as its foundation. Ivan Seidenberg started out as a cable splicer in New York climbing telephone poles before he climbed up to his position as Chairman and CEO. Now he wants to retire and leave a legacy that will keep Verizon thriving in the years to come. In order to do that he needs to leave a legacy for his successor to follow. Therefore, he needs to unite the company with a strong corporate culture. This must extend across all departments including their acquisitions. Entrepreneurs know their best was good for today; then promise Continue reading...

Question 1

The role of the head offices is essential for a Multinational Companies to achieve strategic success in the cross-market integration. The head offices are the places where the almost all significant functions of the organization are harmonized. Therefore, the head offices provide environment where the full responsibilities of business activities are coordinated and managed. The head office enables the managers to formulate and coordinate policies that can be applied to both international and local operations. As a result, the head office provides specific strategies that can help the MNC to meet their objectives and hence achieve strategic success. The Continue reading...

Introduction

The success of any business in this century relies on the strength and uniqueness of its business strategy. A company’s corporate culture determines the way it manages its business arms such as human resource, sales and marketing and finance. Common aspects of corporate culture include the business environment, corporate values, rites & rituals and the organizational culture. Every company runs its operations on the basis of a certain culture that is unique to the organization. Companies whose management and employees clearly understand and abide by the company’s culture often succeed. In such companies, all stakeholders perform their duties Continue reading...

While organizational structure refers to the makeup of positions, responsibilities and power in a company, the design is the strategy employed to realize its goals. In a sum, structure is about long term plans as opposed to organizing. It must be understood that creating an organizational structure is a complex process that takes time and tedious work. Perhaps one of the biggest challenges in creating an organizational link in a company is the tasking duty of creating a highly organized system of supervision. The creation of supervisory roles enables the upper management positions to have the ability to oversee Continue reading...

Q1. What are the strengths and weaknesses of SLT’s corporate culture in terms of communications as described in the case?
Sweet Leaf Tea Company has been commonly praised as a fast growing company in the beverage sector after having gained a lot of dominance in the industry within a short period of time. This would be attributed to its peculiar corporate culture which ensures the development of an intense relationship with its clients. One element that has helped to promote the fast growth of this company is due to the communication strategy that is deeply entrenched in the Continue reading...

1.) O’Reilly, Chatman and Caldwell (1991) identify many values used in describing organizational culture in their attempts to determine the validity of assessing person-organization fit. Person-organization fit is defined as the satisfaction that comes from “thesimilarity between an individual’s self-concept and his or her image of an organization” (p. 489). When an employee has values and perceptions of him or herself that matches the organization’s values and perceptions, more positive outcomes can be found. Using a quantitative assessment of organizational culture called the Organizational Culture Profile (OCP), the researchers compare organizational culture value statements (e.g. stability, Continue reading...

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Introduction
Organizational culture refers to the workplace environment created from the interaction of different employees within an organization. The definition of organizational culture includes the employee life experiences, education, strengths, upbringing, and weaknesses. Although defining the organization culture is the responsibility of the executive leaders within of the organization, other members including the employees also play a vital role in defining organizational culture (Inceoglu, 2002).
Other than factors such as the business strategy and structure, organizational culture is seen as the major component that enhances improved organization performance. In this regard, the management of an organization should find appropriate Continue reading...

Organizational Culture

A nation is defined by their culture because it is a way of life for every member of that nation. Culture defines the people, their values and their vision. However, the concept of culture has be isolated to nations, countries and ethnic groups. This is not realizing that culture can be applied to the organization. It is not only nations that have people, values and vision that is distinct from the others, but corporations as well. Should one care to take a closer glimpse at the structure of the organization, one could be able to single out the different Continue reading...

Organization Culture

Organization Culture
Organizational Behavior is the study that dwells on how humans behave in organizational settings. Organizational behavior may also mean how people react to various situations in an organization. One of the topics learnt in organizational behavior is organization culture. This paper examines, evaluates and analyzes organization culture as the main idea that many companies look into to ensure they achieve their organizational goals. Culture in an organization includes shared meaning, sense making and understanding within an organization. Culture collectively entails the dominant perspectives, values visions, standards and varied models of behavior that an organization as set. The Continue reading...

Introduction3

1.1 Purpose of Report..3
1.2 Outline Structure3
2.1 A structured reflection based on Kolb’s Learning Cycle..4
2.2 Peer Review6
3.1 Discussion of the significance of Organizational culture upon the employees with reference to organizational structure.7
3.2 Peer Review.10
4.1 Workforce Planning Presentation..10
4.2 Peer Review.12
5.1 Conclusion13
5.2 Future Plans.13

References .14

Managing People and Organizations
Introduction
Throughout this course, the class has presented with several vital information that will help to progress in the workplace and beyond. The information that has sustained in the following development of my career path is Kolb’s Learning Cycle. The world is constantly Continue reading...

Introduction

Leadership is the most discussed and researched area in an organization. On the other hand, organizational culture is studied rarely and its interaction with leadership styles is studied even less. According to the current research studies, behind every successful leader lay a vibrant organizational culture that engages and energizes employees. There are two schools of thoughts completely opposite to each other in their view of the interaction between leadership and organizational culture. Most of the current researchers believe that the organizational success depends on the ability of a leader to change his or her leadership style in accordance with Continue reading...

1. Introduction
Government agencies are in most cases mandated with essential service-delivery and thus are often non-profit in nature. Hence, they are riddled with a culture of inefficiencies and underperformance. This paper will evaluate organizational culture, particularly in government agencies, thus the term organization will strictly be used to refer to government agencies (the civil service and the public sector in general).
In this ever dynamic business environment, management strategies are formulated every once in a while. The broad purpose of the so-called strategies is to enhance performance at the organizational level. For this to be possible the work Continue reading...

Business Ethics

INTRODUCTION:
Ethics is defined as the set of characteristics, patterns of doings and right or wrong conducts possessed by a human being. Ethics can easily be influenced by human behaviours and attitudes and can have an impact on the surroundings, and the places where the person belongs. It can be a workplace, home, school, institutes or any other place (Ferrell, Fraedrich, & Ferrell, 2011).
Ethics is an essential concept that shapes the human personality, culture, values, mind-sets and one’s perceptions. These traits directly influence the corporate culture in the long term and affect the well-being of an organization. When Continue reading...

1. introduction and OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT
Organizations in general and project management organizations in specific are facing immense competitive pressures from both internal and external environments (Harrison, & Huntington, 2001). Organizations in order to maintain the competitive advantage or even survive have to evolve strategically that provide business interconnected bonding between the environment as well as process; hence, social and technical bond (Van Marrewijk, 2007).
AGI being an International civil and electromechanical (EPC) contracting company has stake in the construction industry specifically in the mega project such as installation, commissioning, operation and power stations maintenance, oil and gas pipelines, Continue reading...

Institutian

Introduction
Corporate culture is the true asset of a company. A strong positive culture is evident in cases of many companies such Johnson and Johnson, Southwest Airlines and Google. These companies take pride in their corporate culture. If corporate culture can be an asset for some companies, it can also be a liability for some other companies. The contrast of asset and liability in respect of corporate culture can be seen in two companies – Starbucks Coffee Company and General Motors. Starbucks is known for strong positive culture linked to its entrepreneurial success, while the systematic decline of General Motors Continue reading...

Organizational Culture

Organizational culture is a critical aspect that influences the behavior and conduct of individuals within a group including other variables related to team members such as performance, commitment to tasks, implementing strategies, and group cohesion among others. Virtually, all human resource management aspects revolve around organizational culture. Understanding organizational Continue reading...

Leadership and Organizational Culture

Leadership and Organizational Culture 2
Leadership: Defined 3
Overview of Leadership Theories 4
Leadership Characteristics and Skills 5
Organizational Culture: Defined 6
Functions of Organizational Culture 6
Organizational Culture and Leadership 8
Do organizations shape leaders or do leaders shape organizations? 9
How do leaders outline and entrench culture or individuality? 10
Conclusion 11

References 13

Introduction
Leadership and organizational culture are the facets of the same coin. One becomes handicapped without other and vice versa. The future perspective of the organization is envisioned by the members of the organization in terms of services and products their company will offer to Continue reading...

1.0 introduction
Organizational culture refers to the beliefs and behaviors that determine how an organization’s employees and management interact as well as the manner in which they handle the external business environment. It is a very important aspect of an organization in the sense that it determines the manner in which employees relate with one another; with the management and with other people outside the organization. It can also be perceived as a pattern of shared values and beliefs among employees which in turn influences the manner in which these employees behave and even perform their job related Continue reading...

Relationship between Organizational Strategy, organizational Culture, and HRM

Managing human resource is becoming very important aspect for success of a business. The work force in an organization is a valuable asset that needs to be managed effectively in order to yield maximum productivity. Management of human resource therefore is directly linked to the organizational strategy since it is aimed at ensuring employees perform their best towards attainment of the strategic goals of the organization. Organizational culture is what links human resource management to organizational performance or strategy. It is basically the everyday working behavior of employees within an organization. The behavioral culture will affect Continue reading...

Organizational culture is being considered as a crucial determinant of organization performance and its success. Global researchers and management scholars argue that development of a strong and leaner organizational culture plays a pivotal role in success. Whilst the connection amongst organizational culture and organizational efficiency is far from certain, one cannot deny that every organization belongs to a unique social structure and that these social structures are the driving factors for most of the individual behaviour found in organizations. Continue reading...

Introduction

Thesis statement
Despite the many benefits that can accompany change in the organizational culture, altering an entrenched culture is not an easy task.

Definition of an Organizational Culture

Organization culture is a set theory of significant beliefs, values and perceptions shared commonly by members in an organization.
Purpose of the study
The study seeks to identify some difficulties faced by managers in the course of changing organizational culture and the best ways of trying to encourage and implement organizational culture change

Body

Identity difficulties encountered in changing the organizational culture of a large company
Cognitive barriers
Limitation of resources
Institutional politics
Motivation barriers
Identify best Continue reading...

Article Review

Article Review
Dutch (2013) used the contingency model of strategic human resource management to construct a new framework of human resources, strategy and culture in an organization. The current perspective of the contingency model involves aligning human resource management practices with themselves and with organizational strategy. The article posits that though this view is theoretically sound, there are challenges in its practicality. They fault the contingency model for failing to address the issues that affect both the HRM and strategy. Further, the article indicates that some of the HRM practices might be affected by strategy and vice versa. This Continue reading...

Arguably, organizational culture is one of the critical concepts in every company today. It is worth noting that organizational culture determines various actions of the organization that is driven towards mission and goals for the organization. In most cases, the organizational culture could basically determine the success strategy for a company. In the 21st century, organizational culture is very dynamic and calls for tremendous understanding. Managing organizational culture is very critical since cultural issues may affect the company adversely. The pattern of collective assumptions and behaviors make people very attached to the actions of people. Evidently, organizational culture influences Continue reading...

INTRODUCTION

The research methodology chapter provides scientifically developed guideline for research process. Research methodology systematically defines postulates to be followed in order to successfully account important areas of the research within available resource.
Under development research methodology is a guideline for the research entitled “Organizational Change to a Project Management Culture in an Organization”. Underlying developed research methodology provides theoretical assumption considered for developing the research. Moreover, I have also shed light upon the limitations applicable to the research due to set of methods and approaches employed (Beiske, 2007).

CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

Conceptual framework is the skeleton of the research that is developed Continue reading...

In today’s competitive business environment, several organizations have come up with innovative ways of sustaining their competitive advantage and this has led to the setting up of line management division within various organizations. Generally, line managers oversee the administration activities leading to the production of specific products and services, with the overall aim of meeting the corporate objectives of the business. Bestowed with such heavy responsibilities, therefore, the role of line managers in fostering the success of a business cannot be underestimated. Nevertheless, line managers do not operate in isolation and not all the stipulated roles run smoothly Continue reading...

Work Behavior and Structure

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Organizational culture and organizational structure are two closely intertwined terms that are not entirely separable. These are two aspects have a significant bearing on the attitudes and behavior of individuals within the organization. By and large, organizational culture encompasses the collection of issues and small topics within the organization. Similarly, organizational structure refers to different infrastructural practices and methods that enable organizational culture to perform its functions effectively, efficiently, and consistently (Contreras, 2007). As such, organizational structure is critical in the creation and set up of organizational culture. Simply put, the operations of the organizational structure are directly Continue reading...

INTRODUCTION

The significance of leadership has long been a topic of constant discussion. It is studied as a crucial component of success in government, business and other spheres. In the recent years many publications has been introduced on the leadership subject. Thousands of reports, research papers, articles and other writings have presented provocative and contradictory ideas concerning leadership and the most optimal leadership style. This paper examines the significant role of leaders in different organizations in promoting organizational targets, developing, supporting and guiding business teams.
- How the leadership is defined?
- What type of leadership is recognized to be Continue reading...

Introduction

For any organization to succeed in its operations, communication plays a significant role. The manner that communication is effected in a company depends on the policy of the organization and the rules that are laid down. The relationship between the members also plays a key role. Without proper communication channels, the business or the operations of the organization will not succeed. Because of this immense role, it is essential that organizations define how communication amongst workers and members is effected. Through a proper policy and strategy, the goals of the organization can be easily met. In practice, there are Continue reading...

Analysis

ANALYSIS
INTRODUCTION
The underlying chapter develops the analysis of the data collected and assessed for the study entitled in “Organizational Change to a Project Management Culture in an Organization”. Analysis of the data is critical and is among most important segments of the study for the fact that analysis provides inference from the data providing direction to the conclusion and level of achievement of research objectives.

- First, the assessment of top management’s interview including General Manager and other from Operations Manager’s views.
- Second, the assessment of questionnaire based survey from Project Managers, Construction Managers and Continue reading...

What is corporate culture?

Culture is nothing but a pattern of behavior of human beings that includes their thought, action and speech. This mostly depends on an individual’s capacity to learn and transmit knowledge to the coming generations. Similarly, culture of an organization can be broadly described as its personality or character or simply, how things are normally done in the organization. Corporate culture indeed guides how the employees of an organization feel and think on working for the organization. Corporate culture also encompasses certain basic elements such as core values, ethics and beliefs that define an organization (Hansen, n.d.). In business, Continue reading...

Structure, Change and Stress

Management, like any science, is based on the basic definitions and before revealing the content of this work it is necessary, first of all, to establish the content of such terms as "organizational structure" and "organizational culture".
The organizational structure is regarded as a logical relationship between management levels and functional areas, providing the most efficient ways of achieving the organization's objectives. According to Dauber, Fink, & Yolles (2012), “Structures are the manifestation of strategic orientations and regulate information flows, decision making, and patterns of behavior.”
The general scheme of the company’s organizational structure is essential for determining the Continue reading...

Part 1: Group dynamics3Section 1: Working in groups and team.3

Section 2: Conflict and negotiation.5
Section 3: Management and leadership.6
Part 2: The organization system.7Section 1: Organization structure7
Part 2: The organization system.9Section 1: Organization structure..9

Section 3: HR policies & practices11

Conclusion...12

References13

Introduction
Group dynamics in organizations revolve around the relations between employees and managers and how they interact in groups. These groups and teams may be formal or informal, and they may be set for specific tasks or for general tasks. Group dynamics determine the chances of success of an organization as far as team work is concerned. In this paper, Wal-Mart is the organization for the study. This multinational is the largest Continue reading...

Strategic managers in all organizations should have a clear understanding of organizational culture. Organizational culture is essential in strategic management because it influences the decisions made in any organization and how new strategies will be implemented in the organization. The alignment of every strategy in an organization with the organizational culture will help ensure full implementation of the strategies without any hitches. Managers must be fully aware of the organizational structure and its operations before making any significant decisions on how to formulate strategies that suit the organization.
Strategic managers must be familiar with an organization’s culture because Continue reading...

Introduction to the organization

The organization that I have chosen for the purposes of the final project is the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). MUSC is the only comprehensive academic health science center in South Carolina (MUSC). The mission statement of MUSC is concerned with preservation and optimization of human life in South Carolina and beyond it. The main activities, conducted by the Medical University of South Carolina, include education of healthcare professionals and biomedical scientists; research in healthcare sphere, as well as provision of comprehensive healthcare services (MUSC).
Principles that are used by the University to govern its activities include commitment Continue reading...

Introduction

All companies usually develop some particular cultures that can help to boost its performance. Some of the organizations’ achievements and failures have been because of the company’s culture. The high management usually realizes the importance of the company’s culture and tries as much as they can to adapt by using active strategies to define the cultural identity, orchestrating cultural changes. The notion goes beyond the business realm to managers, and non-profit organizations among others. In the airline industry, companies such as American and Northwest Airlines, among others are faced with many challenges that affect their performance. Such Continue reading...

IMAGES OF ORGANIZATION

Overview:
Gareth Morgan’s Images of an Organization was published in January 1997. At that time, it truly revolutionized the way people thought about business structures and corporate cultures. It is published by Sage Publications and categorized as a book on Management, Organizational Behavior and Business Ethics. The new Second Edition includes volume updates while retaining its original framework. Part I begins with and overview and introduces the concept that a business organization can be viewed as a machine, organism, brain, culture, political system, psychic prison, flux and transformation, and instrument of domination. . It then goes on to provide Continue reading...

Corporate Re-Branding: Is Cultural Alignment the Weakest Link?

Gotsi, Andriopoulos, and Wilson (2008) conducted a study to examine the relationship between cultural alignment and the new corporate values that were introduced after a corporate rebranding was implemented.

The study was conducted by using the case study method. The authors focused on the results or effects of a corporate rebranding initiative implemented by a telecommunication company where they aimed to determine the employees’ perception of how well the current attitudes and behaviors in the company were reflected in the new corporate brand values; whether this perception varied among subgroups within the company; and whether the employees believed that the behaviors and attitudes practiced throughout the company were aligned with only some of the Continue reading...

Introduction

Zappos is the world’s top online shoe selling company in United States. Zappos has recorded significant growth over the last few years because of offering customer friendly services different from other online shoe sale companies. The company’s strategic business decisions focus on making the customer satisfied from all corners of the world. In addition, the company makes use of unique strategies since as other companies focus their efforts on marketing Zappos puts a lot of its efforts on customer services. The company has continued to achieve organizational effectiveness by promoting organizational culture, corporate values, and norms. Moreover, Continue reading...

Integrating Culture and Diversity in Decision Making: The CEO and Organizational Culture Profile

Fall 2014
1. Provide a brief (one [1] paragraph) description of the organization you chose to research.
Google Inc. is an American corporation that deals in internet search engines technology and a variety of products. It has two co-founders, Sergey Brin and Larry Page, who were students at Stanford University. In 1998, it got incorporated as a private company. It has grown tremendously from a university project called Backrub to become one of the most renowned companies with its headquarters at Mountain View, California. It deals in a number of products and services like web search, image search, and Continue reading...

Application of Leadership Practice Concepts

Application of Leadership Practice Concepts

Introduction

Today’s global business social scientists and business experts alike examine organizational culture influencing institutional, factional, and personal behavior aligned to leadership practices. The growing body of literature available on this timely subject shows one conclusion that Hartnell, Ou, Yi, and Kinicki (2011), and Schein (2004) describe a company culture as a shared set of implicitly accepted assumptions binding each member in thought, perception, and reaction to various work related environments and how this effects production, company goals and development.
The focus of this scholarly investigation as an application of leadership practice concepts through Continue reading...