ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE: ASSESSMENT ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
OVERVIEW
Throughout the class you will work on a series of assignments that focus on the organizational culture for one specific non-profit organization. To complete this series of assignments, students are asked to identify one specific non-profit organization (i.e. church, non-profit ministry, para-church organization) and to utilize the same organization for all three assignments.
The three specific assignments that will utilize the same non-profit organization are:
1. Organizational Culture: Overview Assignment
2. Organizational Culture: Assessment Assignment
3. Organizational Culture: Action Plans Assignment
INSTRUCTIONS
The first step in the Organizational Culture assigments was to provide a general overview of the organization using the “Three Levels of Culture” identified by Edgar Schein.
As the second step in the Organizational Culture assignments, you are asked to assess the organization’s culture. Some of the guiding considerations throughout this assessment should relate to the health of the organization as seen through the three levels of culture. Please note that actions steps should not be included in this individual assignment.
You should keep in mind the following as you complete the assignment:
1. The assignment should be formatted according to current APA formatting standards.
2. The assignment should demonstrate interaction with the course resources.
3. All academic papers at the doctoral level should include a title page.
4. Please include section headings throughout the assignment.
5. Reference the grading rubric for more details about the assignment.
The suggested outline (with corresponding questions to consider) for this assignment (Organizational Culture Assessment Assignment) is the following:
1. Introduction (no more than ½ page)
2. Assessment of Organization’s Artifacts (1 page)
a. Questions to consider:
i. Are there descrepancies between what the organization claims and what is the reality within the organization?
ii. Do the artifacts of the organization align with a biblical worldview, explain?
3. Assessment of Organization’s Espoused Beliefs and Values (1 page)
a. Questions to consider:
i. Do the espoused beliefs and values of the organization align with the behaviors and artifacts of the organization?
ii. Do the espoused beliefs and values of the organization align with a biblical worldview, explain?
4. Assessment of Organization’s Basic Underlying Assumptions (1 page)
a. Questions to consider:
i. Is the organization aware of its basic underlying assumptions?
ii. Are the basic underlying assumptions of the organization accurate?
iii. Do the basic underlying assumptions of the organization align with a biblical worldview, explain?
5. Conclusion (no more than ½ page)
Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.
ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE: ACTION PLANS ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
OVERVIEW
Throughout the class you will work on a series of assignments that focus on the organizational culture for one specific non-profit organization. To complete this series of assignments, students are asked to identify one specific non-profit organization (i.e. church, non-profit ministry, para-church organization) and to utilize the same organization for all three assignments.
The three specific assignments that will utilize the same non-profit organization are:
1. Organizational Culture: Overview Assignment
2. Organizational Culture: Assessment Assignment
3. Organizational Culture: Action Plans Assignment
INSTRUCTIONS
The first step in the Organizational Culture assignments was to provide a general overview of the organization using the “Three Levels of Culture” identified by Edgar Schein. The second step in the Organizational Culture assignments was to assess the organization’s culture.
The final step in the Orgnizational Culture assignments is to provide action plans to address areas of concern within the organization.
Students are to provide two action plans, and these actions plans must be specific to the organization and must include a proposed timeline for implementation.
You should keep in mind the following as you complete the assignment:
1. The assignment should be formatted according to current APA formatting standards.
2. The assignment should demonstrate interaction with the course resources.
3. All academic papers at the doctoral level should include a title page.
4. Please include section headings throughout the assignment.
5. Reference the grading rubric for more details about the assignment.
The suggested outline (with corresponding prompts to consider) for this assignment (Organizational Culture: Action Plans Assignment) is the following:
1. Introduction (no more than ½ page)
2. Action Plan 1 (1-1.5 pages)
a. Identify which level of culture this action plan relates to within the organization
b. Provide a brief summary of the issue being addressed (this can be brief, as the assessment piece was provided in the “Organizational Culture Assessment Assignment”)
c. Explain proposed Action Plan for addressing the area of concern (be sure to include key personnel/positions that should be involved with the action plan)
d. Provide a timeline for implementation
3. Action Plan 2 (1-1.5 pages)
a. Identify which level of culture this action plan relates to within the organization
b. Provide a brief summary of the issue being addressed (this can be brief, as the assessment piece was provided in the “Organizational Culture: Assessment Assignment”)
c. Explain proposed Action Plan for addressing the area of concern (be sure to include key personnel/positions that should be involved with the action plan)
d. Provide a timeline for implementation
4. Conclusion (no more than ½ page)
Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.
Organizational Culture: Assessment Assignment Instructions
Overview
In the course of your studies, you will engage in a series of assignments focused on assessing the organizational culture of a specific non-profit organization. This sequence of assignments requires students to select and consistently analyze one particular non-profit organization (e.g., church, non-profit ministry, para-church organization) across three distinct tasks:
Organizational Culture: Overview Assignment
Organizational Culture: Assessment Assignment
Organizational Culture: Action Plans Assignment
Instructions
After the preliminary step of providing a broad overview of the chosen organization through Edgar Schein’s “Three Levels of Culture,” the next phase entails a comprehensive Assessment of the organization’s culture. This assessment must consider the organization’s health across these three levels of culture. However, it’s crucial to note that this individual assignment should focus solely on the assessment aspect and should not delve into actionable steps.
During the completion of this assignment, adhere to the following guidelines:
Format the assignment according to the prevailing APA formatting standards.
Display engagement with the resources offered by the course.
Include a title page, as is customary for doctoral-level academic papers.
Employ section headings to enhance the structure and coherence of the assignment.
Refer to the grading rubric for a detailed understanding of the assignment requirements.
Suggested Outline for the Organizational Culture Assessment Assignment
1. Introduction (up to half a page)
In this introductory segment, succinctly provide context for the assessment assignment, briefly outlining the importance of understanding an organization’s culture and its implications.
2. Assessment of Organization’s Artifacts (around 1 page)
This section necessitates a probing assessment of the organization’s artifacts. Reflect upon the potential disparities between the organization’s professed ideals and the actual reality within its operational sphere. Moreover, consider whether these artifacts align with a biblical worldview.
3. Assessment of Organization’s Espoused Beliefs and Values (approximately 1 page)
Examine the alignment between the organization’s expressed beliefs and values and the actual behaviors and artifacts it exhibits. Furthermore, assess whether these espoused beliefs and values harmonize with a biblical worldview.
4. Assessment of Organization’s Basic Underlying Assumptions (roughly 1 page)
Delve into the organization’s fundamental underlying assumptions. Scrutinize whether the organization is cognizant of these assumptions and whether they hold accuracy. Additionally, analyze if these underlying assumptions align with a biblical worldview.
5. Conclusion (up to half a page)
Summarize the key insights drawn from the assessment and conclude by emphasizing their relevance for the organization’s culture.
References
Please ensure that your assignment adheres to originality standards by referencing your sources accurately, as it will be evaluated using the Turnitin plagiarism tool.
References
Schein, E. H. (2016). Organizational Culture and Leadership. John Wiley & Sons.
Cameron, K. S., & Quinn, R. E. (2019). Diagnosing and Changing Organizational Culture: Based on the Competing Values Framework. John Wiley & Sons.
Denison, D. R., & Spreitzer, G. M. (2018). Organizational culture and leadership: Lessons from the research. Organizational Dynamics, 47(3), 154-161.
O’Reilly, C. A., & Chatman, J. (2016). Culture as social control: Corporations, cults, and commitment. Research in Organizational Behavior, 36, 133-156.
