Trident LED560 2021 MAY Module 4 Case & SLP Latest

LED560 Leadership and Strategy

Module 4 CASE

THE CULTURE AND MORAL COMPASSES

Assignment Overview

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:

Creates meaning for its members;

Establishes informal organizational controls; and

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 (3) library sources in support of your answers!

 

LED560 Leadership and Strategy

Module 4 SLP

THE CULTURE AND MORAL COMPASSES

Assignment Overview

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 (3) 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.