Unit VII Essay

MBA 6001, Organizational Research and Theory 1

Course Learning Outcomes for Unit VII Upon completion of this unit, students should be able to:

1. Analyze the effects and applications of various organizational structures and levels of authority on employee motivation, morale, and culture. 1.1 Identify the types of technology in an organization that impact organizational culture. 1.2 Explain how different types of technology create different competencies. 1.3 Explain how technology can help organizational effectiveness.

7. Evaluate organizational design and strategy within the global operations environment.

7.1 Relate how technology can propel an organization’s global expansion strategies.

Reading Assignment In order to access the following resource(s), click the link(s) below: Friedman, B. A. (2007). Globalization implications for human resource management roles. Employee

Responsibilities and Rights Journal, 19(3), 157-171. Retrieved from https://libraryresources.columbiasouthern.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com.libraryresources.c olumbiasouthern.edu/docview/219471395?accountid=33337

Mikl-Horke, G. (2004). Globalization, transformation and the diffusion of management innovations. Journal for

East European Management Studies, 9(2), 98-122. Retrieved from https://libraryresources.columbiasouthern.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com.libraryresources.c olumbiasouthern.edu/docview/232763724?accountid=33337

Unit Lesson Click here to access the unit lesson PowerPoint presentation. Click here to access the note slides and transcript for the unit lesson presentation.

Suggested Reading In order to access the following resource(s), click the link(s) below: Anonymous. (2001). Measuring globalization. Foreign Policy, (122), 56-65. Retrieved from

https://libraryresources.columbiasouthern.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com.libraryresources.c olumbiasouthern.edu/docview/224036661?accountid=33337

Das, D. K. (2010). Another perspective on globalization. Journal of International Trade Law & Policy, 9(1), 46-

63. Retrieved from https://libraryresources.columbiasouthern.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com.libraryresources.c olumbiasouthern.edu/docview/1011925755?accountid=33337

UNIT VII STUDY GUIDE

Organizational Design and Strategy within the Global Operations Environment

MBA 6001, Organizational Research and Theory 2

UNIT x STUDY GUIDE

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Roukis, G. S. (2006). Globalization, organizational opaqueness and conspiracy. The Journal of Management Development, 25(10), 970-980. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/02621710610708595 Retrieved from https://libraryresources.columbiasouthern.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com.libraryresources.c olumbiasouthern.edu/docview/216354058?accountid=33337

Zoller, H. (2007). Globalization and organizational transformation. Organization, 14(5), 729-735. Retrieved

from https://libraryresources.columbiasouthern.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com.libraryresour ces.columbiasouthern.edu/docview/218637218?accountid=33337

Learning Activities (Nongraded) Nongraded Learning Activities are provided to aid students in their course of study. You do not have to submit them. If you have questions, contact your instructor for further guidance and information. Brainstorm or research ways the Internet has enhanced global trade. What Internet challenges are associated with global trade? Write a summary on your findings.