Module 1 - Case

THE NATURE OF ORGANIZATIONS AND THE CONTEMPORARY ENVIRONMENT

Background

In this assignment we will look at how the environment affects institutions and how by managing this interaction successfully, we can increase organizational effectiveness.

Required Reading

Green, S. (2011). The would-be pioneer. Harvard Business Review. 89(4), 124-126. This article can be found in EBSCO.

Assignment

After reading the above fictional case of an American expatriate manager working in a South Korean firm and the background readings for this module, analyze the situation in a 4- to 5-page analysis that addresses the following:

How does culture and environment affect institutions and their management?

Keys to the Assignment

The key aspects of this assignment that should be covered in your paper include:

•Define the problem: What went wrong during Ms. Myers tenure from your point of view?

•Analyze the cause: Explain the problem Ms. Myers is encountering using Hofstede's five dimensions of culture to compare Korean and American assumptions about interpersonal relationships and management.

•Propose a solution: Make a recommendation of three specific changes Ms. Myers could have made to her management style to accommodate the Korean environment.

Assignment Expectations

Your paper will be evaluated on the following seven (7) points:

•Precision - Does the paper address the question(s) or task(s)?

•Breadth - Is the full breadth of the subject, i.e., the Keys to the Assignment, addressed?

•Depth - Does the paper address the topic in sufficient depth and include the background readings and other background resources as references?

•Critical thinking - Is the subject thought about critically, i.e., accurately, logically, relevantly, and precisely?

•Clarity - Is the writing clear and are the concepts articulated properly? Are paraphrasing and synthesis of concepts the primary means of responding to the questions or are points conveyed through excessive use of quotations?

•Organization - Is the paper well written? Are the grammar, spelling, and vocabulary appropriate for graduate-level work? Are headings included in all papers longer than two pages?

•Referencing (citations and references) - Does the paper include citations and quotation marks where appropriate? Are the references from the background readings and assignment present and properly cited? Are all the references listed in the bibliography present and referred to via citation?

Tips and Suggestions

Please note the following tips and suggestions:

•Include a cover page and reference page, in addition to the 4-5 pages of analysis described above.

•You are expected to demonstrate that you have read, understood, and can apply the required background readings for this module in your answer to this case. Be sure to read the required readings carefully, and use the theories and arguments you learn from them to support your analysis of Ms. Myers' situation and the recommendations for a more successful management style.

•Cite your sources where you use them in the text of the paper, and only include sources in the reference list if you directly cited them in the text.

•Include headings for all papers longer than two pages (basically all papers)

•Cite AND reference all sources that you use in your work, including those that you paraphrase. This means include citations and quotation marks for direct quotes of more than five words, and include citations for information that you have "borrowed" or paraphrased from other sources.

•Follow TUI Guidelines for well-written papers. (If you are unsure of what those guidelines are, see The Elements of a Well Written Paper).