Toxic Culture and Coaching/Mentoring

Week 6 Weekly Discussions: Each part must be at least 250 words. Clearly label each part and list references.

Part 1: Toxic Culture

In the article “ Who’s to Blame for Creating a Toxic Organizational Culture Guthrie presents the position that as the leader, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie was responsible for harboring an environment that led to what was termed Bridgegate. Based upon what you have learned thus far about leadership and organizational culture, do you support or refute Guthrie’s position? Cite at least one source to support perspective.

Part 2: Coaching and Mentoring

Differentiate between coaching and mentoring. Provide an example to support how either of the two was used successfully in your current or past work life. 

Required Resources:

Text

Baack, D. (2017).  Organizational behavior  (2nd ed.). Retrieved from https://ashford.content.edu

· Chapter 11: Authority, Power, and Politics

· Chapter 12: Career Development and Career Management

Article

Guthrie, D. (2014, January 16).  Who’s to blame for creating a toxic organizational culture?  Forbes. Retrieved from http://www.forbes.com/sites/dougguthrie/2014/01/16/whos-to-blame-for-creating-a-toxic-organizational-culture/