Hello Professor Catherine Owens here is Week # 2 Discussion Forum Question for you, that’s is DUE Wednesday BEFORE midnight 11:59 pm CST. Please check for spelling, grammar, punucuation, etc. Don’t forget to use references such as Journals, Peer-Reviews and Scholarys. If you have any questions for me, please feel free to email me. Once again thank you so much. Don’t forget that I am going to add that extra $5.00 to you fee this time, so therefore that make it a total of $30.00 dollars for you.

~Michelle

Week 2 Forum – Organization Culture

Forum Question(s) for Response: How does the culture of an organization come about, and how do ethics and values shape the culture of an organization? Is it possible to change the culture of an organization over time? If so, how?

There are three characteristics that form the foundation of an organization’s corporate culture:

1. Corporate culture is shared (i.e., represents a common understanding and interpretation of what is important and not important within the framework of an organization);
2. Corporate culture is intangible (i.e., reflects the values, norms, and assumptions upon which an organization is unwilling to compromise);
3. Corporate culture affects the way that human capital assets behave.

Readings for the Week:

Eide, P. K., & Allen, C. D. (2012). The more things change, acquisition reform remains the same. Defense A R Journal, 19(1), 99+. http://ezproxy.apus.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/929761542?accountid=8289

Popa, B. M. (2013). Risks resulting from the discrepancy between organizational culture and leadership. Journal of Defense Resources Management, 4(1), 179+. http://ezproxy.apus.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/1372955109?accountid=8289

Yaseen, A., Liaquat, M., Hassan, I., & Masood, H. (2015). Impact of organizational culture and social influence on organizational citizenship behavior with mediating effect on interactional justice. Science International, 27(4). http://ezproxy.apus.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/1723374094?accountid=8289
If you are unfamiliar with using a library database, the readings can be found here after searching by course number.

Instructions:

What is the purpose of a forum?

Think of the forum as a classroom experience where you “meet” with your instructor and peers to discuss the weekly topic in terms of the readings, assignments, and resources that have been assigned. The desired outcome is that you are able to (1) collaborate with peers and the instructor, (2) demonstrate your understanding of the material, and (3) participate as a member of an online community.

What are the responsibilities of the instructor?

The instructor’s goal is to create an engaging and safe environment for students to learn. In addition, instructors should pose questions promoting deeper thought as well as encourage students to interact with their peers in the classroom. There should be an active instructor presence throughout the week.

What are the responsibilities of the student?

Each week, you are required to make a 300 words or more for the initial posting and respond to a minimum of 3 students. Responses must be a minimum of 150 words or more  and include direct questions.

If you meet the above-mentioned requirements, you will be graded at the proficient level. However, if your desire is to be graded at the exemplary level, please provide more than the minimum required. To receive 100% as a grade (the exemplary level) for the weekly forums, you should ensure that your responses meet the following criterion:

Critical Analysis – Discussion postings display an excellent understanding of the required readings and underlying concepts, including correct use of terminology. Postings are made in time for others to read and respond, as well as deliver information that is full of thought, insight, and analysis. The information presented makes connection to previous or current content, or to real-life situations, and must contain rich and fully developed new ideas, connections, or applications. (It is important that you integrate the weekly readings in your response. One way to do that is to make position statements, then discuss supporting evidence (i.e. research and/or personal experience).

Participation as a Member of the Learning Community – Discussion postings actively stimulate and sustain further discussion by building on peers’ responses, including building a focused argument around a specific issue, by asking a new directly related question, or by making an oppositional statement supported by personal experience or directly related research. (Please plan your time wisely. Your responses should encourage your peers to respond to your postings and build the foundation for the class to review and discuss your initial posting. It’s important that you meet the Wednesday deadline for your initial posting so that others can respond. Having all of your work in before Wdnesday BEFORE midnight allows your peers to provide comments to your feedback and strengthens your ability to participate as a member of the weekly learning community discussions.)

Professional Communication and Etiquette – Written interactions in the Forum show respect and sensitivity to the background and beliefs of your peers (Regardless of the position you take, please ensure that your comments are respectful to the background and beliefs of your peers).

Writing Skills – Written responses are free of grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. The style of writing facilitates communication. (Make sure your work is free of errors. If there are any errors as outlined above, you will not receive 100% for the forum).