Workplace Culture: Discussion 2 Contains unread posts Tamecia Shephard posted Aug 27, 2019 4:11 PM Subscribe Good afternoon class, Workplace Culture I shadowed my cousin in the social services sector as a caseworker. As a caseworker, my/her duties involve helping families with need by placing their children in foster care. This job requires patience as sometimes the employee is expected to do certain activities that are not part of their job description. However, the organization she works for has a pleasant culture that motivates her/us to dedicate her to helping families in need. For instance, majority of the families that we help are African American with cases of absentee parents and low family income because of adults going away to jail for crime.  As a caseworker, she is trained to handle people from all races since our organization is committed to cultural responsiveness. We use English to communicate with our clients since our organization is based in the US. However, in cases where the person in need does not speak English, the institution often hires a translator to assist in the process.  As a caseworker, my cousin is expected to conduct follow-up activity regarding various cases to make sure that children placed in foster care are well-adjusted in their new homes. For instance, if a child is not comfortable in their new home, She is expected to find them another family that will accommodate them. A child that has grown under the care of our institution will tell you that we are dedicated to their safety and comfort.  Furthermore, some rituals are conducted to uphold the cohesion of there organization. For instance, the institution conducts annual get-together parties that allow children from foster families to assemble, share food and drinks and exchange their experiences.  The culture of cultural competence and dedication to child welfare has made their organization get wide recognition and clients from across all races (Glisson, Green and Williams, 2012). Reference Glisson, C., Green, P., & Williams, N. J. (2012). Assessing the organizational social context (OSC) of child welfare systems: Implications for research and practice. Child abuse & neglect, 36(9), 621-632. Module 2 Contains unread posts Trevor Barnhart posted Aug 29, 2019 7:33 PM Subscribe The company I work for places a strong emphasis on attention to detail and stability within our culture.  My company is held in high regard in the HVAC business, and it is because we are known for going above and beyond what is expected of us in every home we enter.  And in HVAC, business will slow down during offseasons when people are not using their HVAC equipment.  That is why stability in the form of good working relationships through service contracts and routine maintenance is so important to us.  Our company's culture has brought about the story of how a small HVAC company formed in the 60s has boomed and expanded to include over 300 employees and over 50 trucks.  The whole ...

1. Workplace Culture: Discussion 2
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Tamecia Shephard posted Aug 27, 2019 4:11 PM
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Good afternoon class,
Workplace Culture
I shadowed my cousin in the social services sector as a
caseworker. As a caseworker, my/her duties involve helping
families with need by placing their children in foster care. This
job requires patience as sometimes the employee is expected to
do certain activities that are not part of their job description.
However, the organization she works for has a pleasant culture
that motivates her/us to dedicate her to helping families in need.
For instance, majority of the families that we help are African
American with cases of absentee parents and low family income
because of adults going away to jail for crime. As a
caseworker, she is trained to handle people from all races since
our organization is committed to cultural responsiveness.
We use English to communicate with our clients since our
organization is based in the US. However, in cases where the
person in need does not speak English, the institution often
hires a translator to assist in the process. As a caseworker, my
cousin is expected to conduct follow-up activity regarding
various cases to make sure that children placed in foster care
are well-adjusted in their new homes. For instance, if a child is
not comfortable in their new home, She is expected to find them
another family that will accommodate them. A child that has
grown under the care of our institution will tell you that we are
dedicated to their safety and comfort.
Furthermore, some rituals are conducted to uphold the cohesion
of there organization. For instance, the institution conducts
annual get-together parties that allow children from foster
families to assemble, share food and drinks and exchange their
experiences. The culture of cultural competence and dedication
to child welfare has made their organization get wide

2. recognition and clients from across all races (Glisson, Green
and Williams, 2012).
Reference
Glisson, C., Green, P., & Williams, N. J. (2012). Assessing the
organizational social context (OSC) of child welfare systems:
Implications for research and practice. Child abuse & neglect,
36(9), 621-632.
Module 2
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Trevor Barnhart posted Aug 29, 2019 7:33 PM
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The company I work for places a strong emphasis on attention
to detail and stability within our culture. My company is held
in high regard in the HVAC business, and it is because we are
known for going above and beyond what is expected of us in
every home we enter. And in HVAC, business will slow down
during offseasons when people are not using their HVAC
equipment. That is why stability in the form of good working
relationships through service contracts and routine maintenance
is so important to us. Our company's culture has brought about
the story of how a small HVAC company formed in the 60s has
boomed and expanded to include over 300 employees and over
50 trucks. The whole install department takes place in weekly
meetings, a ritual that helps motivate employees. Not only are
company goals discussed, but we have a chaplain come talk
about personal growth and a dietitian comes in and teaches us
how to cook healthy meals. The dimensions of our culture
makes us all more personable and excited to come into work
each and every day.

3. MGT 301: Principles of Management
Course Description:
It is an introduction in management as a discipline and a
process. Major topics include the evolution
and scope of management, decision-making, planning and
strategy, organizing and staffing, leading
and control and change. The importance of management in the
global environment and ethical
considerations of management decisions are also included.
Prerequisite:
ENG 122 and second-semester sophomore standing
Textbooks:
The Textbook information which appears on our Saint Leo
Bookstore ordering site is as follows:
Robbins. Fund of Management (Custom). 11th edition. Pearson
Custom. ISBN: 9780135809761
Your Custom package was created from the following National
products:

4. Robbins, S. P., Coulter, M. K., & DeCenzo, D. A. (2020).
Fundamentals of Management (11th ed.). New York,
NY: Pearson. ISBN: 978-0-13-489884-1
This course is a part of the Common Body of Knowledge that all
business majors take. You will
be tested on this course content when you take the Peregrine
Comprehensive Program
Assessment. You are strongly encouraged to keep all notes,
access to your eBook through your
Vitalsource bookshelf, and if applicable, your print upgrade, for
this course to enable you to
prepare adequately for the test.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of the course, you will be able to:
1. Recall the scope of management and its processes.
2. Illustrate the principle concepts of management including
planning, organizing, leading, controlling,
decision making, and integrating issues.
3. Discuss the effects of culture on the management
environment.

5. 4. Exhibit clear and concise oral communication skills.
5. Explain the goals of organizational behavior.
6. Discuss operation and value change management.
7. Explain a topic in the form of a team presentation to the
class.
8. Apply critical thinking skills to solve business problems.
9. SLU Core Value: Demonstrate the core values of community
and respect through collaboration and
participation in the team project.
Core Value:
Community - Saint Leo University develops hospitable
Christian learning communities everywhere we serve.
We foster a spirit of belonging, unity, and interdependence
based on mutual trust and respect to create socially
responsible environments that challenge all of us to listen, to
learn, to change, and to serve.
Respect - Animated in the spirit of Jesus Christ, we value all
individuals’ unique talents, respect their dignity,
and strive to foster their commitment to excellence in our work.
Our community’s strength depends on the unity and diversity of
our people, on the free exchange of ideas, and
on learning, living, and working harmoniously.

6. Evaluation:
Item Points Weight
Midterm Exam (1) 100 12.5%
Final Exam (1) 100 12.5%
Quizzes (2) 100 15%
Discussion (8) 100 10%
Written Assignments (6) 100 15%
Team Article Analysis Project (1) 100 35%
Total 1,800 100%
Quizzes:
Test your knowledge of course content in modules two and six.
Quizzes are multiple choice and worth 100
points each.
Discussions:
There are 8 discussion assignments worth 100 points each.
Students are required to make at least one
original post, and comment on two of their classmates’ postings
in each module.

7. Source Analysis Assignments:
There are 6 source Analysis Assignments worth 100 points each.
Written assignments include short research
reports and reflection assignments. Apply course theories to
your responses. You may find rubrics and
additional information on each assignment within the weekly
modules.
Midterm & Final Exam:
The midterm and final exam are worth 100 points each. Midterm
and final exams occur in modules four and
eight. Both exams include multiple choice and short-answer
questions.
Article Analysis Project (Team Assignment):
In this project, students apply their knowledge of the four
functions of management (planning, leading,
organizing and controlling) to current events. Locate an article
that represents each of the functions (you should
have four articles). The article should be no more than five
years old. Use the project instructions sheet to
analyze each article. Present the articles to the class in a
PowerPoint presentation. Each team member submits
a copy of the assignment via Chalk & Wire.

8. Grading Scale:
Grade Percentage
A 94% to 100%
A- 90% to 93%
B+ 87% to 89%
B 84% to 86%
B- 80% to 83%
C+ 77% to 79%
C 74% to 76%
C- 70% to 73%
D+ 67% to 69%
D 60% to 66%
F Below 60%
Course Schedule:
Module 1 Managers and Management
Objectives When you complete this module, you should be able
to:

9. Explain levels of management.
Readings Read Chapter 1 in our textbook: Fundamentals of
Management
Assignments
Items to be Completed: Due No Later Than:
Post an introduction to the class Thursday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Post an initial response to the discussion question Thursday
11:59 PM EST/EDT
Post responses to two classmates Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Submit Module 1 Assignment Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Module 2 The Management Environment

10. Objectives When you complete this module, you should be able
to:
management.
ulture and its importance.
organizations.
Readings Read Chapter 2 in our textbook: Fundamentals of
Management
Assignments
Items to be Completed: Due No Later Than:
Post an initial response to the discussion question Thursday
11:59 PM EST/EDT
Post responses to two classmates Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Submit Module 2 Assignment Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Complete Quiz 1 Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Module 3 Integrative Managerial Issues

11. Objectives When you complete this module, you should be able
to:
organizations.
ersity and their importance.
responsibility.
Readings Read Chapter 3 in our textbook: Fundamentals of
Management
Assignments
Items to be Completed: Due No Later Than:
Post an initial response to the discussion question Thursday
11:59 PM EST/EDT
Post responses to two classmates Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Submit Module 3 Assignment Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT

12. Module 4 Foundations of Decision Making & Foundations of
Planning
Objectives When you complete this module, you should be able
to:
-making process.
-making.
aints.
-making tools.
and contrast to goal setting and planning.
Readings Read Chapters 4 & 5 in our textbook: Fundamentals of
Management
Assignments
Items to be Completed: Due No Later Than:
Post an initial response to the discussion question Thursday
11:59 PM EST/EDT
Post responses to two classmates Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Submit Module 4 Assignment Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Complete the Midterm Exam Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT

13. Module 5 Organizational Structure and Design, Managing
Human Resources
Objectives When you complete this module, you should be able
to:
ast traditional and contemporary
organizational design.
design.
important influences on
that process.
th identifying and selecting
competent employees.
Readings Read Chapters 6 & 7 in our textbook: Fundamentals of
Management
Assignments
Items to be Completed: Due No Later Than:

14. Post an initial response to the discussion question Thursday
11:59 PM EST/EDT
Post responses to two classmates Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Submit Module 5 Assignment Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Module 6 Managing Change and Innovation, Foundations of
Individual Behavior,
Understanding Groups and Managing Work Teams
Objectives When you complete this module, you should be able
to:
change process.
role in stress.
characteristics such
as attitude, personality and perception play in it.
alyze the process by which groups are turned into effective
teams.

15. Readings Read Chapters 8, 9, & 10 in our textbook:
Fundamentals of Management
Assignments
Items to be Completed: Due No Later Than:
Post an initial response to the discussion question Thursday
11:59 PM EST/EDT
Post responses to two classmates Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Complete Quiz 2 Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Submit Module 6 Assignment
Module 7 Motivating and Rewarding Employees, Leadership &
Trust, Managing
Communication & Information
Objectives When you complete this module, you should be able
to:
ionship between effective communication

16. Compare and contrast contemporary issues in communication.
Readings Read Chapters 11,12, & 13 in our textbook:
Fundamentals of Management
Assignments
Items to be Completed: Due No Later Than:
Post an initial response to the discussion question Thursday
11:59 PM EST/EDT
Post responses to two classmates Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Module 8 Foundations of Control, Operations Management
Objectives
When you complete this module, you should be able to:
organizations.

17. Readings Read Chapters 14 & 15 in our textbook: Fundamentals
of Management Assignments
Items to be Completed: Due No Later Than:
Post an initial response to the discussion question Thursday
11:59 PM EST/EDT
Post responses to two classmates Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Complete the Final Exam Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Submit the Final Project Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT