Community-Based Learning: Critically Viewing an Organization

TABLE ATTACHED.  

Community-Based Learning: Critically Viewing an Organization

Your Name:  Name of Organization:    

  

Describe the organization as it is.

Describe how you would change it.

 

Field

How do you   describe the field in which this organization operates? Be specific.

(You probably wouldn’t be able to change how the   field is described, but maybe…)

 

Philosophy

Is there a formal philosophy or   set of values for this organization and does everyone agree with it?

 

Attributes

What are the major attributes, characteristics   and qualities of this organization – related to leadership?

 

Organization as a Leader and/or   Follower

How do you   define this org. as a leader and has this changed over time in this   particular field?

 

Drivers 

What are the   most important internal and external   influences on this organization?

 

Audience for this Organization

Who is   outside the organization’s formal leadership-followership?

  

Describe the organization as it is.

Describe how you would change it.

 

Leadership Model

Is there one   that is obvious or is it hidden in a Mission Statement?

Ask fellow   workers to describe one if you don’t see it yourself.

 

Organizational Structure

Is it formal   or informal, hierarchy, web, etc.?

You can   attach an organization chart to this document. 

 

Organizational Purpose

What is the main reason for this   organization to exist? Again this may   exist in a Mission Statement.

 

Organizational Timeframe

What is the sense of time for this   organization and is there a time for it to end?

 

Organization as “Community”

Does this organization define   community or lead one?

 

Work Place Questions:

If this   organization is your workplace and you have been there for longer than 3   months, briefly compare this company to its closest competitor or partner.

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