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1. Organizational Analysis
communications project and need guidance to help me learn.
For your mini-organizational analysis, you will choose an organization from a film,
documentary, or your own personal life experiences to analyze. There is a list of options on
Canvas, but you may choose another film, provided there are relevant examples of course
concepts. You will analyze the organizational communication you’ve observed in a mini-
case study by defining and describing examples of key concepts and theories. You should
focus on one or two critical issues (or chapters) identified in your research question. For
example, if you are analyzing Pixar’s organizational culture as represented in
documentaries, you might apply concepts primarily from Chapter 4 & 5. You might ask,
“What artifacts, rituals, stories, and values are evident in Pixar’s organizational culture?” In
this example, “organizational culture” is the communication phenomenon in question
(specifically artifacts, rituals, stories & values), and Pixar is the organizational context. You
should provide enough detail and background information that someone unfamiliar with
the organization or film will be able to understand the examples. Use proper APA in-text
citations and references when reviewing course concepts. In this course, you do not need to
use in-text citations for your personal experiences.
Section 1: Introduction & Research Question
Describe the importance and/or significance of the organizational communication
phenomenon.
Research question is stated clearly and concisely, and corresponds with the analysis. The
RQ should specify the organizational communication phenomenon and context.
Which organization is the focus of this case study? Describe the goals and functions of the
organization. Why is your organization an appropriate or important site to study this
phenomenon?
1-2 pages, double-spaced
Section 2: Review of Literature
Research is synthesized thematically, not summarized individually.
5 articles from peer-reviewed communication studies journals are cited and summarized.
You can cite the textbook, which will count as one of these citations.
In-text citations follow APA 7th edition guidelines.
3-4 pages, double-spaced
Section 3: Analysis

2. Apply 3-4 key concepts to analyze your organization and respond to the research question.
Highlight each key concept.
Suggest 1-2 specific communication practices for others. How could communication be
improved? What communication behaviors are particularly effective?
3-4 pages, double-spaced
Requirements: 7-10 Pages double spaced
For your mini-organizational analysis, you will choose an organization from a
film,documentary, or your own personal life experiences to analyze. There is alist of
optionson Canvas, but you may choose another film, provided there are relevant examples
ofcourse concepts. You will analyze the organizational communication you’ve observed ina
mini-case study by defining and describing examples of key concepts and theories.You
should focus on one or two critical issues (or chapters) identified in your researchquestion.
For example, if you are analyzing Pixar’s organizational culture asrepresented in
documentaries, you might apply concepts primarily from Chapter 4 & 5.You might ask,
“What artifacts, rituals, stories, and values are evident in Pixar’sorganizational culture?” In
this example, “organizational culture” is the communicationphenomenon in question
(specifically artifacts, rituals, stories & values), and Pixar is theorganizational context. You
should provide enough detail and background informationthat someone unfamiliar with the
organization or film will be able to understand theexamples. Use proper APA in-text
citations and references when reviewing courseconcepts. In this course, you do not need to
use in-text citations for your personalexperiences.Section 1: Introduction & Research
Question●Describe the importance and/or significance of the
organizationalcommunication phenomenon.●Research question is stated clearly and
concisely, and corresponds with theanalysis. The RQ should specify the organizational
communicationphenomenon and context.●Which organization is the focus of this case
study? Describe the goals andfunctions of the organization. Why is your organization an
appropriate orimportant site to study this phenomenon?●1-2 pages, double-spacedSection
2: Review of Literature●Research is synthesized thematically, not summarized
individually.●5 articles from peer-reviewed communication studies journals are cited
andsummarized. You can cite the textbook, which will count as one of thesecitations.●In-
text citations follow APA 7th edition guidelines.●3-4 pages, double-spaced
Section 3: Analysis●Apply 3-4 key concepts to analyze your organization and respond to
theresearch question.●Highlight each key concept.●Suggest 1-2 specific communication
practices for others. How couldcommunication be improved? What communication
behaviors are particularlyeffective?●3-4 pages, double-spacedMany of these suggestions
below include examples outside of the chapter they’relisted under – feel free to expand your
analysis beyond the chapter suggestions.Chapter 2: Organizational Structure &
Process1.Chernobyl (2018)HBO Series2.Call Me Intern
(2019)Kanopyhttps://sdsu.kanopy.com/video/call-me-internLinks to an external
site.Chapter 3: Rationality, Decision Making, and Abuses of Information1.Self Made: Inspired
By the Life of Madam C.J. Walker (2020)Netflix2.Triangle Shirtwaist
Factory,Kanopyhttps://sdsu.kanopy.com/video/america-gilded-age-and-progressive-era-

3. 1911-Links to an external site.https://aflcio.org/2018/3/25/lessons-triangle-shirtwaist-
fire-are-still-relevant-107-years-laterLinks to an external site.Chapter 4: Organizational
Culture & Socialization1.Disney Insider,Docuseries on Disney+2.Pirates of Silicon Valley
https://archive.org/details/PIRATESOFSILICONVALLEYLinks to an external site.Chapter 5:
Identity & Identification1.The Big Short (2015)Netflix2.The Pixar Story (2007)Chapter 6:
Social Relationships & Networks1.Jiro Dreams of Sushi (2011)Netflix2.The Office TV
seriesChapter 7: Leadership1.She Did That (2019)Netflix2.The Social Network
(2010)NetflixChapter 8: Participation, Teams & Democracy1.Challenger: The Final Flight
(2020)Netflix2.Apollo 13 (1995)HuluChapter 9: Power & Control in Organizational
Life1.Office Space (1999)Hulu or Amazon Prime2.Don’t Get Sick After June: American Indian
Healthcarehttps://sdsu.kanopy.com/video/don-t-get-sick-after-june-american-indian-
healthcareLinks to an external site.Chapter 10: Conflict1.The Devil Wears Prada (2006)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGAnfP7MRAELinks to an external site.Chapter 11:
Organizational Change1.American Company (2018)NetflixChapter 12: Technology1.Space
Force, (2020)Netflix2.Media Companieshttps://sdsu.kanopy.com/video/digital-
disconnectLinks to an external site.Chapter 13:
Globalization1.Mondovinohttps://tubitv.com/movies/506270/mondovino?utm_source=go
ogle-feed&tracking=google-feedLinks to an external site.Chapter 14: Ethics1.Consuming
Kids: The Commercialization of Childhood
(2008)Kanopyhttps://sdsu.kanopy.com/video/consuming-kidsLinks to an external site.