Homework: Organizational Leadership
The culture analysis table outlines the top three cultural issues for a company.
Organizational Culture Issue
Poor Communication:
a) Too much "red tape" for reporting concerns, which can slow down and reduce communication effectiveness
b) Inconsistent messaging among staff
c) Problems take too long to resolve
Ethics and Leadership Integrity:
a) Inconsistent financial reports in circulation
b) Leadership expenses unexplained
c) Leadership strategic plans constantly changing
d) Staff not involved in any level of the decision-making process
Conflict Management:
a) Issues in conflict for resources management, such as department spending and finance department priorities
b) Issues go unresolved
Based on the information above, submit a minimum 3-4-page report that proposes what actions to take to improve the organizational culture issues. In your paper, elaborate on the following:
1) Discuss how leadership can set a cultural tone. Use examples from the culture analysis table to support your discussion.
2) Explain the importance of culture and change management within organizations.
a. Why does a cultural tone need to be in place?
b. How does culture impact workers in an organization? Use examples from the culture analysis table to support your discussion.
3) Discuss key elements that can influence cultural change (positive and negative). Use examples from the culture analysis table to support your discussion.
4) Summarize recommendations for maintaining and improving the culture climate.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.