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You will be asked to analyze an organizational culture. This could be the organization you work with, or it could be some other organization to which you have access. Remember that clubs, associations, and churches can be considered organizations.
Research (data gathering) should include (but does not need to be limited to)Â mainly primary sources.
Primary data is the data collected by the researcher themselves, i.e.
- interview
- observation
- action research
- case studies
- life histories
- questionnaires
- ethnographic research
Secondary sources are data that already exists
- Previous research
- Official statistics
- Mass media products
- Diaries
- Letters
- Government reports
- Web information
- Historical data and information
Collect your data and analyze it. Describe how you collected the data (observation, interviews, surveys).
Then, analyze the organizational culture along three dimensions: artifacts, values, and underlying assumptions. Give examples of behavior, speech, or symbols that illustrate your findings. This paper should be 5-8 pages in length. Any data used (interviews, surveys, websites, etc.) should be attached as appendices.Â
1.The required sources are to be recent (dated within the last 5 years), and from scholarly or acceptable outside sources.  They are to be cited within the text in APA style, referenced in APA style, AND you must include a hyperlink (if available) to view the source.
2. Format the document as instructed using APA style. Typically, in Word (.doc or .docx) with double-spacing, one inch margins, Times New Roman, 12-point font, include headings and subheadings, references, page numbering, and a title page (with the course name and number, your topic, your name, and the date of submission).
3. Write your paper with clear syntax, correct grammar, and spelling. Avoid using bullets and lists whenever possible. Instead, explain and elaborate using complete sentences and paragraphs.
 4. Follow instructions to submit to your Assignment to the appropriate tab in your assignment folder in the file format requested (for example, Word docx, .doc, .pdf, .rtf) with file name LastName_FirstName_HRMN302_AssignmentName.
Example, Jones_Mary_HRMN302_WritingAssignment1.pdf
5. Make sure your assignments are comprehensive, and address the issues, concerns, and questions asked in the order in which they are asked.
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Rubric Name: Final Project, part 1: Culture Analysis Paper
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Criteria
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Not Present
0 points
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Beginning
3.75 points
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Developing
4.375 points
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Accomplished
5 points
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Exemplary
6.25 points
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Cultural Elements
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Not present
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Paper does not demonstrate the acquisition of knowledge through description, evaluation, or analysis of the core cultural elements of artifacts, values, and assumptions.Â
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Paper demonstrates an understanding of the cultural elements.
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Description, evaluation, and analysis demonstrate an understanding of the core cultural elements of artifacts, values, and assumptions.
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Description, evaluation, and analysis demonstrate a thorough understanding of the core cultural elements of artifacts, values, and assumptions.Â
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Understanding of the culture
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Understanding of the culture is not present
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Student has used only secondary sources to understand the culture. Paper gives no demonstration of an understanding of how the culture links to the objectives/behavior of the organization and impact on employees.
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Student has used only secondary sources to understand the culture. Paper describes some ways in which the organization's business objectives/behavior is connected to its culture.Â
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Student has gained understanding of culture through primary sources.Paper shows understanding of how the culture links to the objectives/behavior of the organization and of its impact on employees.
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Student has gained understanding of culture through primary sources.Paper clearly explains how the culture impacts the objectives/behavior of the organization.
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Illustrate the culture of the organization
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Culture of the organization is not present
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No relevant examples are provided that illustrate the culture of the organization, or examples are not taken from original data gathering, which is attached in the appendix.
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One relevant example is provided that illustrates the culture of the organization; example is taken from author's data gathering which is attached in the appendix.
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Two relevant examples are provided that illustrate the culture of the organization; examples are taken from author's data gathering which is attached in the appendix.
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Three to four relevant examples are provided that illustrate the culture of the organization; examples are taken from author's data gathering which is attached in the appendix.
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Format
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Paper does not follow APA format
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Paper is difficult to understand due to the many mistakes in spelling, grammar, and APA formatting; use of resources is inadequate.
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Paper shows some mistakes in communication, APA style, or grammar that make portions of the paper confusing; use of resources is too limited.
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Paper demonstrates excellent communication; it has few mistakes in APA formatting, grammar, or spelling, and these do not hinder understanding of the paper; a portion of the required outside resources are used.Â
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Paper demonstrates excellent communication; it adheres to APA style; it has no more than 2–3 mistakes in grammar and mechanics; it shows use of appropriate outside resources.
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Overall Score
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Does not meet expectations
0 or more
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D
15 or more
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C
17.5 or more
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B
20 or more
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A
22.5 or more
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Does not meet expectations
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D
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C
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B
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A
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