Assignment 1: Discussion—Exploring Potential Research Topics

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The purpose of this discussion is to identify three possible research topics related to the subject of the course. Based on my personal business experience, the information accumulated in this course, and the Argosy University online library resources identify what managerial problems or opportunities each of the three studies would address. During this discussion I will provide a short description for each research topic and highlight the following:  

· The problem or opportunity in organizations that needs to be addressed

· The purpose of the research

· The question(s) that, if answered, will help in solving the problem or seizing the opportunity

The main objective of this course is to gain an understanding of strategic management principals from a “holistic management” perspective. The holistic management perspective is the understanding of the  elements that affect the perspective of holistic management as a strategy, including the management of internal and external relationships and systems, how the two sets of relationships affect each other, as well as the need to develop the organization to adapt and grow in its relationship to the internal and external environment (Witchel, 2003). Because organizations are systems that utilize structural interrelationships to influence environmental variables such as population, resources, ideas and knowledge (Senge, 1990). Structural relationships are not formal, organized entities similar to an organizational chart, but rather the variables that influence behavior over time (Senge, 1990). The method of approaching strategy from a holistic viewpoint presented in this course is the use of leadership frames. A frame is a mental model or a set of ideas and assumptions one can carry in your head to help you understand and negotiate a particular “territory.” (Bolman & Deal, 2007). From my experience simply reading about a frame and applying it will not guarantee success. In my opinion frames a derivative of many leadership theories, organizational structure philosophies, and an understanding of personal and organizational motivators.

Although there is a great deal of research that has been and currently is being conducted on leadership theories, I feel that three areas of possible research topics related to this course could be;

1.      21st century diversity and its impact on leadership and organizational strategy.

2.      How national culture impacts organizational culture and how both impact the four frame model.

3.      How the four Frame Model can be applied at the 30,000 foot level.

For the first topic, the problem that need to be addressed is that in today’s global economy diversity has arguably become a way of life and organizations are made up of people from a variety to backgrounds, cultural norms, and frames of thought. From my perspective it has not really been addressed in most companies or analyzed in reference to its impact, good or bad, on leadership. Whether it be development of new leadership or in leadership philosophies. Once this has been addressed an analysis needs to be done on the overall impact on organizational strategies and how those strategies have been influenced by diversity.  The purpose of the study would be to establish or progress a baseline of the influences diversity has had. The question if answered that would help seize opportunity is: What impact has modern diversity had on helping organizations to develop successful strategies?

For the second topic, the problem to be addressed would be that of national culture affecting corporate culture. Studies have been done on the impact of national culture and its overall impact on organizations but inevitably organizations continue to charge forward with their own corporate culture failing to take into consideration how the national culture of a foreign location impacts the company’s success. Additionally, the four frame model does relate to the human resource aspect of management but does not really delve into the modern cultural clashes. The purpose of the study could be to better study and analyze the effects of national culture on organizational cultural development or cultural clash and see if the four frame model can be applied for decision making/leadership styles as is or if it need to be updated again. The question if answered that would help solve the issue is: Does the four frame model encompass the impacts of national culture on organizational culture and can it still be successfully applied?

For the third topic, the problem as I see it is that the four frame model as defined seems to be a more individual application of management approaches to people and situations. The description or explanation of the model does not really lend itself to application as an organization that deals with multiple situations at a time. While each individual within the organization can apply a frame or adopt frames as approaches to management, I think a good study would be to see if the four frame model can be adapted or modified to apply to the organization as a strategic approach or a more 30,000 foot application. The purpose of the study would be to see if it already works in the method I described of if it could or should be modified to apply at a higher and more generic level. The questions to be answered would be: Can the four frame model be applied to a strategic or higher level methodology to encompass greater situational awareness and resolution?

References       

Bolman, Lee G., Terrence Deal. Reframing Organizations: Artistry, Choice and Leadership, 4th Edition. John Wiley & Sons P&T, 11/2007. VitalSource Bookshelf Online.

Senge, P. (1990). The fifth discipline. New York: Currency Doubleday.

Witchel, A. (2003). A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT. Retrieved from http://www.witchelandassociates.com/Holistic%20Approach.htm