Design a research study on cultural change within an organization.
PROPOSAL FOR TERM PROJECT IN CULTURE AND ORGANIZATIONS
This course explores the complexities of culture within organizations. Major topics include cultural content and manifestations, cultural similarities and differences, the transmission and evolution of cultures and subcultures, the dynamics of cultural change, the role of leadership in shaping culture, and strategies for managing organizational culture.
You will examine both external drivers of cultural change (political, natural environment, technology, globalization, social forces) and internal drivers (organizational structure, leadership style, employee engagement).
Objective of the Term Project: Your assignment is to design a term project assignment that explores an aspect of organizational culture, aligning with the theories and concepts covered in this course. This project should culminate in a comprehensive paper of 12-15 pages (excluding references and cover page), synthesizing course concepts to offer insights into real-world organizational culture scenarios.
Guidelines for Your Proposal:
Select a Focus Area: You may choose to:
Conduct an analysis of a specific organization’s culture.
Investigate a case study focusing on cultural transformation.
Design a research study on cultural change within an organization.
Develop any other relevant approach that aligns with course topics.
Clearly specify the scope, objectives, and anticipated impact of your project within your proposal.
Detailed Proposal Structure:
Introduction: Explain the focus of your project and its relevance to the study of organizational culture.
Project Objectives: Outline the specific questions or issues your project will address.
Methodology: Describe how students should gather information, whether through case study analysis, organizational study, literature review, surveys, interviews, or any other methods.
Expected Outcomes: Provide an overview of the insights to be generated from your assignment.
