Conduct an ethnographic study of an unfamiliar organization, applying principles

May 7, 2024

Conduct an ethnographic study of an unfamiliar organization, applying principles of organizational culture theory.
pretend to Choose and visit a new organization, researching access procedures.
• Take detailed notes during your visit, observing both internal and external communication, visible aspects, and hidden elements like beliefs and values. • Structure your paper as instructed below. Writing Instructions 
• Structure: Organize your paper with thematic subheadings, as detailed in the outline below. Familiarize yourself with the APA style for various levels of headings. • Emphasis: Use bold fonts for theories or concepts in your analysis. • Grammar: Utilize Grammarly.com to refine grammar.
• Length: Keep your paper within 1500-2000 words, not including references or notes. 
Suggested Paper Structure • Paper Title (a creative one, reflecting Organizational Culture)
• (Introduction) • Avoid labeling the section as “Introduction.” • Reprint the paper title on top. • Capture attention, briefly outline your approach. • Present your thesis statement. • Preview the paper’s content. • Narrative Analysis of Organizational Culture • Describe your visit and observations (the visible elements). • Note any discrepancies between actions and statements. • Highlight the most striking aspects. • Analyze your inferences (the invisible elements). • Identify dominant beliefs and values. • Assess the type of organizational culture present. • Examine the congruence between professed and practiced culture. • Apply organizational culture theory to suggest improvements or bridge gaps. • Bold names of theories and concepts, define them, and relate them to your observations. • Application of another Organizational Theory • Explain findings using a different organizational theory. • Discuss how viewing the findings through this alternative organizational theory lens differs from the organizational culture perspective. What new insights emerge? • Conclusion and Critique • Summarize key points. • Reflect on new insights gained. • Relate learnings to course objectives.

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