MAN 3303 : Discussion with 2 replays
This week’s discussion will require us to look inward and outward in order to successfully complete. You have likely heard that organizations are increasingly looking to not necessarily hire the absolute ‘best’ or most capable worker, but a capable worker who is the best fit for the organization. Read chapter 3 and complete figure 3.2 on page 67 (may be on page 59 in some e-books) before attacking this discussion.
Please review the rubric and respond thoroughly to the below prompts to get the most out of this exercise:
- Describe your understanding of organizational fit and if you feel its importance is under or overemphasized. As is the case with most prompts in this class, stating your opinion is a great start, but it needs to be supported with evidence from the text, research (with citations (Links to an external site.), of course, and/or experience).
- Think of an organization with which you are familiar; it is best and easiest if you work(ed) there, but does not have to be.
- Explicitly use concepts, terminology, and ideas from chapter 3 to share with class the type of culture of the organization and if this was management’s intent or if the actual culture and the designed culture were at odds. What led you to this conclusion?
- What worked and what didn’t?
- What were the ceremonial rites, organizational myths (stories), or socialization practices worth noting? (Hint, there definitely were, even if they were informal so think hard). Posters, slogans, the mission/vision statement, core values, office/workplace design, etc. will all give you clues. Successful responses will include much detail and explicitly use course concepts.
- Refer back to figure 3.2 (pasted below) and list your score. Did your values align with the organizational culture? Would you consider yourself a ‘good fit’. Why? How did this relate to your job satisfaction or lack thereof?
Remember, you only get out of this exercise what you put into it and understanding yourself and your values is the best way to pursue a path that leads to happiness and long term satisfaction.
- You must also substantively respond to at least one of your classmates.
As always, check the rubric by clicking on this at the top right to know the expectations before beginning and to keep you on track as you write. And of course, if you have any questions at all, please post in the Question & Answer Forum or email me if it is something that you do not want publicly shared.
NOTE: Recall that your main post is actually due no later than Wednesday (four days prior) to the discussion closure date. Your response to your classmate is due by Saturday at 11:59pm.
