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Discussion Board Forum 4
BUSI 610
August 13, 2012
Ch. 10: How much do you think it is possible for an outsider to discern about the underlying cultural values of an organization by analyzing symbols, ceremonies, dress, or other observable aspects of culture, compared to an insider with several years of work experience? Select a percentage (e.g., 10%, 70%) and discuss your reasoning.
Outsiders’ being able to discern the underlying cultural values of an organization is about 40% When an outsider looks at a company he or she only see the identity that the organization portrays. Nevertheless, if an outsider has good understanding as well as acute business wisdom, it could comprehend more than someone who did not have knowledge of the organization. Symbols and observing behaviors such as the way people dress and act in the organization. Only an insider can see the reality of the people who work in organization. However, it may take a couple of years to for an insider to understand the in’s and out’s an organization because even an insider may not realize every part of the organization. When someone works for an organization for many years that individual becomes a part of the culture of the organization.
Ch. 11: A noted organization theorist said, "Pressure for change originates in the environment. Pressure for stability originates within the organization." Do you agree? Discuss.
The statement that pressure for change originates in the environment while pressure for stability originates within the organization is an accurate statement. Living in a world where being competitive can make or break an organization, change is inevitable. The need for frequent changes arises in the business environment because external factors constantly modify the way organizations conduct business. When a new organization enters the market place, it brings something unique into the business segment. This uniqueness forces organization to either alter their business or become
BUSI 610
August 13, 2012
Ch. 10: How much do you think it is possible for an outsider to discern about the underlying cultural values of an organization by analyzing symbols, ceremonies, dress, or other observable aspects of culture, compared to an insider with several years of work experience? Select a percentage (e.g., 10%, 70%) and discuss your reasoning.
Outsiders’ being able to discern the underlying cultural values of an organization is about 40% When an outsider looks at a company he or she only see the identity that the organization portrays. Nevertheless, if an outsider has good understanding as well as acute business wisdom, it could comprehend more than someone who did not have knowledge of the organization. Symbols and observing behaviors such as the way people dress and act in the organization. Only an insider can see the reality of the people who work in organization. However, it may take a couple of years to for an insider to understand the in’s and out’s an organization because even an insider may not realize every part of the organization. When someone works for an organization for many years that individual becomes a part of the culture of the organization.
Ch. 11: A noted organization theorist said, "Pressure for change originates in the environment. Pressure for stability originates within the organization." Do you agree? Discuss.
The statement that pressure for change originates in the environment while pressure for stability originates within the organization is an accurate statement. Living in a world where being competitive can make or break an organization, change is inevitable. The need for frequent changes arises in the business environment because external factors constantly modify the way organizations conduct business. When a new organization enters the market place, it brings something unique into the business segment. This uniqueness forces organization to either alter their business or become