Assignment 3
Course Learning Outcomes-Covered
1
Define the impact of company’s culture, structure and design can have on its organizational behavior. (CLO3)
Reference Source:
Textbook:-
Colquitt, J. A., LePine, J. A., & Wesson, M. J. (2019). Organizational behaviour: Improving performance and commitment in the workplace (6th ed). Burr Ridge, IL: McGraw-Hill Irwin.
Case Study: –
Case: Delta / United
Please read the case “Delta / United” from Chapter 16 “ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE” Page: – 533 given in your textbook – Organizational behaviour: Improving performance and commitment in the workplace (6th ed). by Colquitt, J. A., LePine, J. A., & Wesson, M. J. (2019) and Answer the following Questions:
Assignment Question(s):
1. Why is an organization’s culture perhaps the most evident during crisis situations? (Min words 200-250)
2. What causes companies like Delta and United to become so different regarding organizational culture? (Min words 200-250)
3. What will it take for United to overcome its culture that has been built up over such a long period of time? (Min words 200-250)
Part:-2
Discussion questions: – Please read Chapter 16 “ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE” Carefully and then give your answers based on your understanding.
4. Have you or a family member worked for an organization that you would consider having a strong culture? If so, what made the culture strong? Did you or they enjoy working there? What do you think led to that conclusion? (Min words 300-400)
Important Note: – Support your submission with course material concepts, principles, and theories from the textbook and at least two scholarly, peer-reviewed journal articles.