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 In response to Taylor and Bobby, address any major similarities or differences between the beliefs and biases of the subculture you chose with those that your peers chose. 

Taylor post

The true crime fan subculture is about diving into real cases, psychology, and forensics to figure out why people are so bad and terrifyingly capable of doing the worst. 

Everyone in this group prides themselves on being a bit of an "armchair detective," and they honestly see themselves as a community that cares about justice and keeping people safe. But outside groups definitely judge them, sometimes calling the subculture morbid or insensitive. Within the group, the big rule is to always respect the victims and stick to the actual facts and evidence. The absolute biggest taboo is glorifying killers or treating a real-life tragedy like it's just cheap entertainment for likes—that will get you kicked out immediately (Bissonnette, 2025).

If you follow the rules and share respectful, well-researched theories, you get major positive sanctions like tons of digital praise, likes, and a real sense of backup from the community. But if you cross the line—like spreading wild, unverified conspiracy theories or being disrespectful to a victim's family—the negative sanctions hit fast. You'll get called out publicly, blasted in the comments, and completely banned from the forums, leaving you totally cut off from the group.

Bobby post

 

subculture I have had exposure to is cosplay culture, which I have mostly learned about through conventions, social media, and entertainment coverage. Cosplay is a subculture where people dress up as characters from anime, video games, movies, or comics and often attend events where they interact with others who share the same interests. Within this subculture, there is a strong belief in creativity, self-expression, and respect for the effort people put into their costumes. There is also an unspoken bias toward originality and accuracy, members often admire detailed, high-quality costumes and the dedication it takes to bring a character to life.

Some common norms in cosplay culture include giving compliments on costumes, asking permission before taking photos, and respecting “consent culture”. A major taboo is disrespecting someone’s character choice or criticizing their body or appearance, as the community generally values inclusivity and positivity. Another important norm is not claiming someone else’s work as your own, especially when costumes are handmade or custom-designed. Positive sanctions for following these norms include praise, recognition on social media, and invitations to collaborate or join group photos. Negative sanctions can include being ignored, called out online, or even asked to leave events if someone behaves disrespectfully or violates community expectations.

 

In your response to Noe and Julia post , address the following:

• Compare your experiences related to organizational change management with those of your peers. Do you share the same experience of what worked well and what didn't?
  • Do you think any of the organizational changes in your peers' examples could have been handled better? How?

Noe post

My name is Noe Gutierrez, and I currently teach Business Marketing and Video Game Design at Stanton High School in the Yakima School District. Before this role, I worked as a student advocate for eight years, a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) for two years, and taught Computer Science. Outside of the classroom, I have coached boys' and girls' soccer at Eisenhower High School for the past 11 years, and I recently began coaching a boys U15 club team with Sozo FC. These experiences have strengthened my leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills while allowing me to work with students, athletes, and colleagues from diverse backgrounds.

My experience in the MBA program has been both challenging and rewarding. Each course has expanded my understanding of leadership, strategic planning, and organizational decision making. Throughout the program, I have developed skills in strategic analysis, project management, organizational communication, and data-driven decision making. I have also become more confident in evaluating business problems and supporting recommendations with research. As I complete the MBA program, I hope to continue strengthening my skills in change management and strategic leadership so I am prepared for future leadership opportunities in education or business.

I have experienced organizational change in education. Schools regularly adopt new curriculum, technology platforms, and instructional initiatives. While these changes are designed to improve student outcomes, they are most successful when leadership communicates a clear purpose, provides training, and gives staff opportunities to ask questions and provide feedback. In contrast, changes that are implemented without enough communication or preparation often create uncertainty and frustration because employees are left trying to figure out new expectations on their own.

These experiences have reinforced that successful organizational transformation depends on effective communication, collaboration, and strong leadership. When employees understand why a change is happening and feel included in the process, they are much more likely to support it. I look forward to learning more about change management throughout this course and applying those concepts to the acquisition scenario as well as to my own leadership experiences.

Julia post

My name is Julia O'Connor; I am 25 years old and live in Gilford NH.  I got my bachelor's degree in human development and family studies in 2023 and have been at my current organization since.  Currently I work at the Child Advocacy Center of Belknap County as the manager and family support specialist.  This is my last course for my MBA with a concentration in human resources.  

Professional and Functional Skills 

Some of the professional and functional skills that I have acquired during my MBA journey include the importance of emotional intelligence, communication, and critical thinking.   I believe all of these skills help in not only professional lives but also personal.  Diving deeper into these skills helped me realize what I would want to do as leadership in a company.  Being able to get into a leadership role and having those skills already known will change the approach sed with frontline staff. 

Organization Transformation 

I have not been impacted by strategic decisions that have led to organizational transformation in my current workplace.  I have not been working for very long and at my current job there have been small changes like when I added the position of manager but that was not a big transition.  I am sure in the future things will change and I will experience organizational change because it is inevitable. If I was working somewhere that had an organizational change and the organization is being restructured, I would want the organization to communicate what the plan is.  Clearly and consistently communicating at the beginning and throughout is something that would be very important to me.  Creating a feedback loop where leadership can share feedback as well as frontline staff can voice their feedback so that issues can be adjusted promptly.