Discussion Question 5 : Organizational Culture

Compare and contrast the cultures of two organizations you have worked for or known them well.

Discussion Question 4: Inter-organizational Partnerships

Why are  inter-organizational partnerships becoming so important in today’s turbulent business environment?

Discussion Question 3 : Task Environment

Consider two organizations you know well: one governmental organization and another private limited or  share company. Discuss elements of the task environment for each of them.

The Environment and Corporate culture : Video

Here is a video on the issues of organization's environment and culture.

Efficiency - Effectiveness Matrix

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Discussion Question 2 : Efficiency and Effectiveness

Which is more important for an organization performance: efficiency or effectiveness? Can an organization succeed in both simultaneously?

Discussion Question 1: Management Functions

What similarities do you see among the four management functions? Do you think these functions are related?