Discussion 1 Wk 2

Discussion 1: Operational and Cultural Components of an Organization

For this Discussion, you will explore components associated with the establishment of organizational cultures. You will distinguish between operational components within an organization and cultural components within an organization. You will also evaluate how each component positively or negatively affects the organization as well as to what extent each component affects the organization.

Required Readings

To prepare for this Discussion, pay particular attention to the following Learning Resources:

Schein, E. H. (2009). The corporate culture survival guide. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

· Chapter 4, “Deeper Assumptions”

· Chapter 5, “When and How to Assess Your Culture”

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Required Websites

Schein, E. (2016). Edgar Schein explains culture fundamentals. Retrieved from:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPqz315HSdg

Lacoma, T. (2017). The key elements of business success from an operating perspective. Small Business Chronicle. Retrieved from

The Key Elements of Business Success From an Operating Perspective (chron.com)

Assignment provide a 3 – 4 Paragraph

Cohesive response based on your analysis of the Learning Resources and your professional experience. In your post you should:

· Delineate the operational components and the cultural components of the organization.

· Evaluate how these components positively and/or negatively affect an organization.

· Assess which operational components (e.g. budgets, training, professional resources) affect the operation the most and the least (be sure to include your rationale).

· Assess which cultural components (e.g. vision, communication, interpersonal relationships between departments) affect the organization the most and the least be sure to include your rationale).

· Evaluate how cultural and operational components of an organization can impact your own leadership effectiveness.

· APA references

· No plagiarism