Assignment

PAPER 1

In the Module 4 Case, we will complete an in-depth analysis of an organization's culture, and determine the extent to which the organization's culture fits with the organization's strategic choices. Begin by reading the following article:

Ford, R. C., Wilderom, C., &Caparella, J. (2008). Strategically crafting a customer-focused culture: An inductive case study. Journal of Strategy and Management, 1(2), 143-167. Retrieved from ProQuest.

Case Assignment

Using the article above, write a 6- to 7-page paper in which you address the following:

Complete an in-depth, comprehensive analysis of the Gaylord Palms' organizational culture and values, analyzing the ways in which the specific components of organizational culture and values assist - or impede - the success of the organization's strategic choices.

Keys to the Assignment

The key aspects of this assignment that are to be covered in your 6- to 7- page paper include the following:

• Using the Module 4 Background readings related to organizational culture, and after performing additional research in the library, explain how organizational culture at the Gaylord Palms Hotel:

o Creates meaning for its members;
o Establishes informal organizational controls; and
o Ensures (or alternatively, hinders) the success of Gaylord Palms' strategic choices.

• Which of Gaylord Palms' values are most salient, and how do these same values relate to the organization's culture?

• What is required for an organization's culture to be "effective"? Is Gaylord Palms' organizational culture an "effective" culture? Why or why not? Be specific.

• What specific characteristics/elements of Gaylord Palms' organizational culture do you believe are most significant relative to ensuring the success of Gaylord Palms' strategic direction (e.g., symbols, artifacts, roles, etc.)? Why?

• Be sure to use a minimum of three library sources in support of your answers!

PAPER 2

In the Module 4 SLP, we will explore your target organization's culture, and determine the extent to which culture relates to the success of your organization's strategic choices.

Write a 3- to 4-page paper in which you address the following:

After completing some research concerning the culture of your selected organization, discuss assess the extent to which your organization's stated values and culture do - or do not - support the grand strategy you selected in the Module 3 SLP.

Keys to the Assignment

The key aspects of this assignment that should be covered in your 3- to 4-page paper include the following:

• Perform some research in the library and at your target organization's website, and learn as much as you can about the organization's culture.

• Describe the organization's culture (its artifacts, symbols, stories, and other characteristics).

• Identify three stated values of your chosen organization, and discuss how well these values support the organization's strategies.

• Briefly restate the strategy you selected in the Module 3 SLP, and state why this strategy was selected (e.g., overcome weaknesses, maximize strengths, etc.).

• Critically assess the extent to which the organization's culture and values support - or do not support - the strategy or strategies that you identified in the Module 3 SLP.

PAPER 3

Closure and Review

Background

The purpose of the Case Assignment is to create a "Live Case" by experiencing the process of coaching. Because this case is designed around experiential learning, we can go beyond the conceptual knowledge covered in the reading materials to actual skills building. This requires putting what you are learning into immediate practice.

In this fourth module, you will be working with your coachee to close the coaching session and determine the next phase of your relationship. Will you terminate the relationship or move on to a new coaching experience? A part of this process is soliciting feedback from your coachee as to how successful the coaching sessions were.

• What did the coachee learn?
• How will the coachee deal with people and situations differently?
• What priorities have been set and what still needs to be accomplished?

One outcome of this session is to come to a mutual decision of whether to terminate the coaching relationship or continue to work together on a new coaching issue. Drawing on the background reading for this and the previous modules, you will plan and carry out a coaching session that involves stage W of the GROW model.

There is a comprehensive explanation of the GROW model on the background page for Module 2. Here is a link to a shorter synopsis for review:

Keys to the Assignment

1. After reading the background materials for this module and doing additional research if needed, prepare your pre-coaching plan for a final 45- to 50-minute session:

o What are your goals for this session? How will you know if you are successful?
o What skills will you use?
o How will you go about doing this?
o What questions will you ask?

2. Conduct your coaching session (45 to 50 minutes).

3. Write up your post-coaching reflection.

o Report the facts of the coaching session.
o What went well and what did not?
o What did you learn about coaching from this session?
o What would you do differently next time?

Assignment Expectations

• Include a cover page and reference page in addition to the 4 - 5 pages of analysis described above.
• Your paper should have an introduction and a conclusion.
• Use headings to indicate major sections of the report.
• Include your coachee's assessment of the sessions as an appendix.
• Cite and reference any outside sources.
• Use APA formatting.
• Proofread and edit your papers carefully. The expectation is zero errors.

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