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Michael Whitener

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Abstract

The use of cultural objectives to assess an organization is comparable to the work done by anthropologists and sociologists to achieve a more excellent knowledge of a society and its history. Individuals may use the cultural theory lens to evaluate different aspects of an organization. According to Smircich (1983), "cultural analysis pushes one towards challenging assumptions taken for granted, to raise questions of sense and significance and to bring underlying problems to the surface." An organization's ability to adapt and change can be aided by using a cultural lens. The following paper discusses Mildred University's society and subculture, mission and positions, and duties.

Keywords: Cultural lens, Organization, Culture, Goals, Duties, Mission.

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The use of cultural objectives to assess an organization is comparable to the work done by anthropologists and sociologists to achieve a more excellent knowledge of a society and its history. "Organizations are micro companies with their own unique patterns of society and subculture," says Morgan (2006). Individuals may use the cultural theory lens to evaluate different aspects of an organization. According to Smircich (1983), "cultural analysis pushes one towards challenging assumptions taken for granted, to raise questions of sense and significance and to bring underlying problems to the surface." An organization's ability to adapt and change can be aided by using a cultural lens. The following paper discusses Mildred University's society and subculture, mission and positions, and duties.

Mildred University’s Culture

Arab history forms the culture of Mildred University. Religion and faith shape a large part of the culture within it. The organization was initially established and governed by Sharia law by Sheik Zayed. Faith is part of the workforce and students' lives. There are prayer rooms on every campus, and the students and residents who work there need traditional clothing. The premises are split into men's and women's campuses. Before entering the female premises, men must introduce themselves so that students have plenty of time to cover and the encounters of both men and women are minimized.

The Mildred University has two groups of staff which culturally diverse. The first type of staff is the locals, who hold all senior positions in the administration. They further maintain that religion is observed on all campuses and that all traditional practices are respected. Also, Mildred University conforms to the patriarchal hierarchy of the family and the prominence of the UAE in the surname. The authority's ties are often patriarchal, strongly conservative, and deferential, as per Morgan (2006). The Mildred University employs the word "his highness" and bow to each other depending on the status.

Expatriates are the second kind of workers. These people come from various nations outside the UAE, creating various cultural groups (Morgan, 2006). Two significant subgroups exist. First, some believe that they do what is best for the institution and believe that they will transform the Mildred University differently (Chapman et al., 2013). The second part comprises those who know the shortcomings and know that their opinions will not be heard, and they do what they ought to do and obey the rules. Both workers are mindful of all cultural and religious standards and informed of the company culture during induction (Chapman et al., 2013).

How the Organization Develops Consensus on Mission, Tasks, and Goals

In 1988, the government of the United Arab Emirates established Mildred University. The government came up with a statute that stated, "The Program's aim is to educate and train individuals to provide technical staff and fulfill the requirements of the country in its overall policy setting." The declaration further appointed a governing board and a presiding officer. They are supposed to fulfill the laws and regulations laid down by the governing statute and meet at least twice a year.

Mildred University’s mission is "To ensure higher education for decades of expertise, expertise and ability that satisfies the international expectations and potential needs of the UAE industry and community" (Chapman et al., 2013). This mission was established through consensus between the Board of Directors, Presidents, and Executive Deans of each Academic program. These persons supervise the task and validate the objectives of each curriculum and campus by reviewing them.

Mildred University's activities often originate from the top management downward. Centered on a Federal Decree and the recommendations from the Regulatory Council, the Chairman, produces a guideline (Chapman et al., 2013). It is then be sent to each program's administrative dean and leader. They then distribute the information to the faculty, track the activities and send the documentation through the command structure.

Every department and campus set its goals. These objectives are dependent on the direction and needs of the country. Each campus discusses the objectives with the director of the campus and then registers and sends them to the Chairman. The chairperson then re-examined the objectives, sent several success metrics to the governing board, and then amendments or approvals to each target. At the end of each school year, these are assessed by the chairperson.

Role in the Organization and its Difference with the Actual Job Description

Individuals are employed at Mildred University based on their skills and work description experience as defined by the Vice-Chancellor. The job descriptions include assignments and requirements that are critical to Mildred University's mission. The job descriptions are often so broad that their responsibilities do not fit the job description once an employee is hired. Mildred University's official job description and actual work are vastly different (Chapman et al., 2013).

Many roles and responsibilities are included in a lecturer's job description at Mildred University. To address the needs and interests of students and the community, they are in line with course and program goals. A lecturer's responsibilities include counseling students, contributing to curriculum growth, and supporting and mentoring students through internships and job placements (Chapman et al., 2013). A lecturer's job description varies from one lecturer to the next.

Lecturers' roles are determined by the program chair's demands, abilities, and ability to take on additional responsibilities without pay (Chapman et al., 2013). In the department of education, for example, everybody is a lecturer. However, I am the person in charge of coordinating all student teaching practice placements. I serve as a liaison between the principals, colleges, and employees. This job also necessitates my attendance at all department meetings around campus to review student placements and assessment programs. This position is critical to the education department's progress, but it has little to do with a lecturer's actual job description.

References

Chapman, D., Austin, A., Farah, S., Wilson, E., & Ridge, N. (2013). Academic Staff in the UAE: Unsettled Journey. Higher Education Policy, 27(1), 131–151. https://doi.org/10.1057/hep.2013.19

Morgan, G. (2006). Images of Organization (Updated ed.). SAGE Publications, Inc.

Smircich, L. (1983). Concepts of Culture and Organizational Analysis. Administrative Science Quarterly, 28(3), 339. https://doi.org/10.2307/2392246