Assignment ObjectivesDescribe the concept of an organization and how it is changedExplain the role of a managerClassify the major theories of organizationsConclude the dimensions of an organization’s cultureDescribe the techniques of managing changeWhen building a new organization or when an organization experiences dramatic growth, leaders must determine the structure and culture of the organization. Although the culture will evolve over time and each individual that joins the new organization will leave some imprint on the culture, it is the leaders’ responsibility to define how the organization will look and how individuals will behave.Individual Portion (800–1,000 words)Prepare a draft document that defines the new organization and addresses the following considerations:What type of structure will be best suited to a multinational Internet retailer? Why?How would you recommend building a culture that was inclusive of diverse cultures and accommodates highly creative technical staff?How would you measure the success of your organizational design in structure and culture? Please add your file.Group Portion (3–5 slides with speaker notes of 100–150 words per slide)Review your team members’ files and discuss the following in your small group:How would you build teams across a geographically diverse organization?How would you build a consensus discussion on the values of such an organization? Develop a short presentation of 3–5 slides with speaker notes of 100–150 words per slide that reflects the consensus of your group.Please add your file.For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials.Grading CriteriaPercentageDeliverable requirements addressed; understanding of material and writer’s message and intent are clear.35%Scholarly research that supports the writer’s position is properly acknowledged and cited, and direct quotations may not exceed 10% of the word count of the body of the assignment deliverable (excluding title page, abstract, table of contents, tables, exhibits, appendices, and reference pages). Inclusion of plagiarized content will not be tolerated and may result in adverse academic consequences.20%Critical thinking: Position is well-justified; logical flow; examples provided where appropriate.20%Structure: Includes introduction and conclusion; proper paragraph format; reads as a polished academic paper or professional presentation, as appropriate for the required assignment deliverable.10%Mechanical: No spelling, grammatical, or punctuation errors.10%APA: Deliverable is cited properly according to the APA Publication Manual (6th ed.).5%Reading AssignmentEditorial Board Chapters 5 and 9Assignment Objectives Describe the concept of an organization and how it is changedExplain the role of a managerClassify the major theories of organizationsConclude the dimensions of an organization’s cultureDescribe the techniques of managing change Other Information There is no additional information to display at this time.
