Running Head: WEEK 1 DB QUESTIONS 1 WEEK 1 DB QUESTIONS 5 Week 1 DB Questions Tyrell S Grant Why is shared information so important in a learning organization in comparison to an efficient performance organization? Discuss how an organization’s approach to sharing information may be related to other elements of organization design such as: structure, tasks, strategy, and culture. Shared information is more important to a learning organization as compared to an efficiently performing organization because a learning organization needs transformation. Through the shared information, different stakeholders of the organization can learn different concepts that will enable them to be more effective on their contribution towards the success of the organization. On the contrary, the shared information is not so important to an efficient organization because it believes that it has achieved the best results. Therefore, there is no need or room for improvement. Learning organizations find such information so important because they can implement it in different departments to make sure that processes and activities are improved for the interest of boosting the efficiency of the organization (Michael, 2011). An organization’s approach to sharing information is related to other elements of the organization because they need to work together to achieve a common goal. For instance, an organization needs relevant information that will enable it to develop the right structure that will assist it in achieving its goals. Additionally, the kind of information that an organization possesses as well as how it is shared affects the nature of the structure that is developed. Taking into consideration other elements such as strategy, the information shared in an organization affects this. For instance, the approach that an organization chooses to share information depends on the strategy in use. Keeping this in mind, it is noted that sharing of information is related to strategy. What are some differences that one might anticipate among the expectations of stakeholder for a nonprofit organization versus a for-profit business? Do you believe nonprofit managers have to pay more attention to stakeholders than business managers? Stakeholders in nonprofit and for-profit organizations have different expectations. The two kinds of organizations are based on completely different principles, and these affect the expectations of the stakeholders. A stakeholder in a nonprofit organization expects the organization to deliver the purpose for which it was established (Wolf, 2012). For instance, if an organization was established to help the needy, it should accomplish this objective. On the contrary, stakeholders of a for-profit organization have different expectations. For instance, a shareholder expects the organization to be effective regarding business so that he can realize increased returns f ...

1. Running Head: WEEK 1 DB QUESTIONS
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WEEK 1 DB QUESTIONS 5
Week 1 DB Questions
Tyrell S Grant
Why is shared information so important in a learning
organization in comparison to an efficient performance
organization? Discuss how an organization’s approach to
sharing information may be related to other elements of
organization design such as: structure, tasks, strategy, and
culture.
Shared information is more important to a learning
organization as compared to an efficiently performing
organization because a learning organization needs
transformation. Through the shared information, different
stakeholders of the organization can learn different concepts
that will enable them to be more effective on their contribution

2. towards the success of the organization. On the contrary, the
shared information is not so important to an efficient
organization because it believes that it has achieved the best
results. Therefore, there is no need or room for improvement.
Learning organizations find such information so important
because they can implement it in different departments to make
sure that processes and activities are improved for the interest
of boosting the efficiency of the organization (Michael, 2011).
An organization’s approach to sharing information is
related to other elements of the organization because they need
to work together to achieve a common goal. For instance, an
organization needs relevant information that will enable it to
develop the right structure that will assist it in achieving its
goals. Additionally, the kind of information that an organization
possesses as well as how it is shared affects the nature of the
structure that is developed. Taking into consideration other
elements such as strategy, the information shared in an
organization affects this. For instance, the approach that an
organization chooses to share information depends on the
strategy in use. Keeping this in mind, it is noted that sharing of
information is related to strategy.
What are some differences that one might anticipate among the
expectations of stakeholder for a nonprofit organization versus
a for-profit business? Do you believe nonprofit managers have
to pay more attention to stakeholders than business managers?
Stakeholders in nonprofit and for-profit organizations have
different expectations. The two kinds of organizations are based
on completely different principles, and these affect the
expectations of the stakeholders. A stakeholder in a nonprofit
organization expects the organization to deliver the purpose for
which it was established (Wolf, 2012). For instance, if an
organization was established to help the needy, it should
accomplish this objective. On the contrary, stakeholders of a
for-profit organization have different expectations. For
instance, a shareholder expects the organization to be effective
regarding business so that he can realize increased returns for

3. his investment. Keeping in mind that these organizations are
based on different principles, their stakeholders have different
expectations.
Stakeholders and business managers are equally important
in an organization, therefore, nonprofit managers need to pay
equal attention to them. Without business managers, the
organization will not be effective and efficient. Therefore, the
stakeholders will not be able to realize their expectations.
Similarly, without other stakeholders, business managers will be
irrelevant in an organization because they are not serving
anybody. Considering this, both of them are equal and should be
treated equally. The business managers implement different
strategies and approaches to make sure that the organization is
up and running. Similarly, stakeholders provide other needed
support, such as financial and material to ensure everything is
in place. Managers and other stakeholders are equally important
in an organization.
How might a company’s goals for employee development be
related to its goals for innovation and change? How might a
company's goals for employee development be related to its
goals for productivity? Explain the ways that these types of
goals may conflict in an organization?
A company’s goals for employee development and goals
for innovation and change are related because they are
established to achieve a common goal. When a company
achieves employee development, it means that it has been able
to assist its employees to acquire specific techniques that will
boost the performance of the employees (Harrison, 2012). It is
important for companies to implement a valuable training
program that will benefit the organization on all levels. The
training pipeline should allow for team building, procedural
compliance and allow for employee feedback. When on
empowers the employees and allow the company to grow from
within there is more opportunity for development. In return, the
employees will be able to perform, and this will enable them to
be innovative as well as initiate the changes needed in the

4. organization.
Similarly, a company’s goals for employee development is
related to productivity goals because developed employees
should be able to be productive. An organization needs to
develop employees in specific areas that are in line with the
needs of the organization. When a manager seeks to initiate a
goal in employee development, the focus is on a change in
training, promotion, safety, or growth of the employees (Daft,
2016). Through this, their performance will improve, and this
implies that the organization will also achieve its productivity
goals. As an organization considers areas through which
employees should be trained, it needs to take into account what
its productivity goals are.
These goals might result in a conflict if proper
considerations are not made. As much as all of them are geared
towards achieving the same overall goal, it is necessary for
keenness to be considered so as to create an effective
organization that is free of conflicts. A conflict might arise if
the different goals are not properly prioritized. It is necessary
for an organization to come up with its goals on innovation,
change, and productivity. A clear definition of this will lead to
effective employee development goals. Conflicts will be
eliminated.
Suppose you have been asked to evaluate the effectiveness of
the police department in a medium-sized community. Where
would you begin? How would you proceed? What effectiveness
approach would you prefer?
The evaluation of the effectiveness of the police
department in a medium-sized community starts by checking the
security and crime levels. It is necessary to take the records and
reports on different crimes, for instance, robberies. Looking at
such records tells a lot about the level of effectiveness in a
community. The manner in which crimes are handled can also
say something about the effectiveness of the police department.
The next step will involve seeking the community’s
opinion about the performance of the police. For instance,

5. interviews and questionnaires can be used to collect information
from the community on the effectiveness of the police
department. Since the community residents are in direct
connection with the situation on the ground, they should be able
to provide information that will be used to properly carry out
the evaluation of the police department.
The effectiveness approach preferred is on the crime levels
in the community. A community in which crime levels are low,
the police department is effective (Emmer, 2002). On the
contrary, the police department is said to be ineffective if there
are still high levels of crime in the community. The police
should make sure that they put into place relevant strategies that
will assist them to boost their effectiveness in the community.
The major role of the police is to eliminate crime in the
community. Therefore, the police department is considered
effective if it reduces or eliminates crime in the community.
The government should be able to provide the necessary
resources that will enable the police department to be effective.
What types of organizational activities do you believe are most
likely to be outsourced? What types are least likely?
From an organizational perspective, outsourcing refers to
acquiring goods and services from outside the organization
(Burkholder, 2006). Organizational activities that are most
likely to be outsourced are those which are complex but not
routine. For instance, consultation services or the repair of a
manufacturing plan. These are services that are very necessary
to an organization but frequent. It will be irrelevant if an
organization permanently employed an individual for such. The
best option for such activities is outsourcing. The organization
only seek the services of the professionals when they are
necessary. This is a cost-effective approach to be used.
Activities that are less likely to be outsourced are those
who are routine and less complex. These are services that an
organization can easily handle from within. For instance, a
transportation company might not outsource drivers for its
tracks. Instead, it will choose to permanently employ them since

6. their services are frequently needed. In such a case, it would be
irrelevant if such a company decided to outsource drivers while
it needs them very frequently. Whether or not services should
be outsourced depends on their complexity as well as the
frequency at which they are needed. Organizations need to take
this factors into consideration before deciding on whether or not
they should outsource a service (Sadler, 2003).
How can/should a biblical worldview be applied?
It is an unwavering belief that whenever God is in the mist,
there are always blessing to be received. Even in business, it is
important to implement sound moral policies. Enable the
managers to be just and be of good moral character. The Bible
teaches one to seek guidance from God and trust him to lead.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your
understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will
make straight your paths" (Proverbs 3:5-6, New Living
Translation English). The key words “in all your ways,” that
does not exclude business and good business practices.
Humbling oneself is important in all matters to create structure
and good order, especially in business.
References
Burkholder, N. (2006). Outsourcing: The Definitive View,
Applications, and Implications. New York: Wiley.
Daft, R. L. (2016). Organization theory and design of
organizations (12th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning.

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Harrison, R. (2012). Employee development. Telangana: Orient
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Michael, M. (2011). Building the Learning Organization.
Boston, MA: Nicholas Brealey Publishing.
Sadler, P. (2003). Strategic Management. London: Kogan Page.
Wolf, T. (2012).Managing a Nonprofit Organization. New York:
Free Press.