For this assignment, choose two work-related departments with
different dynamics related to their own unique cultures. These cultures
must have a merging point in which both cultures must work together in
some way to accomplish a broader goal. And in order to do so
effectively, they must find cultural synergy. This can be a real-life
example or a hypothetical one.
For example, HR and IT can implement a new payroll/benefits software
platform with a merging point of working together. Each department may
have a different cultural norm, but must find ways to effectively work
together to implement the companywide software platform for payroll and
benefits successfully. Another example could be recruitment working with
the marketing department to craft an employer branding message. Both
marketing and recruitment may have different cultural perspectives, but
they must find cultural synergy to accomplish their overall goal of
crafting an employer branding message.
Once you have identified your departments, create a Venn diagram that
depicts the separate cultures, but then in the center of the Venn
diagram, list the cultural synergies shared by both departments. Venn
diagram templates are available within Microsoft Word
(Insert>SmartArt>Relationship).
After you have completed your Venn diagram, write a 1-page summary
discussing the two departments, their merging point (what are the two
departments asked to accomplish), their separate cultures, and then the
cultural synergies shared by both.
Length: 1-page Venn diagram and 1-page document summary
References: Include a minimum of 3 scholarly resources.
The completed assignment should address all of the assignment
requirements, exhibit evidence of concept knowledge, and demonstrate
thoughtful consideration of the content presented in the course. The
writing should integrate scholarly resources, reflect academic
expectations and current APA standards
References:
Realizing Cultural Differences
Glover,
J., & Friedman, H. L. (2015). Realizing cultural differences. In
Transcultural competence: Navigating cultural differences in the global
community (pp. 77–90). American Psychological Association.
Chapter 6 of this resource underscores the importance of being aware
of cultural differences and how to navigate cultural conflict within a
global work setting.
Reconciling Cultural Differences
Glover,
J., & Friedman, H. L. (2015). Reconciling cultural differences. In
Transcultural competence: Navigating cultural differences in the global
community (pp. 61–75).
Chapter 5 of this resource reviews the reconciliatory aspects of cultural differences.
Respecting Cultural Differences
Glover,
J., & Friedman, H. L. (2015). Respecting cultural differences. In
Transcultural competence: Navigating cultural differences in the global
community (pp. 43–59).
Chapter 4 of this resource reviews going beyond recognizing cultural differences, but also respecting them and how to do so.
Internal Elements that Hinder a Better Industrial Service Offering
Pereira,
G. M., Rocha, M., Nunes, F. L., Borchardt, M., & Viegas, C. V.
(2018). Internal elements that hinder a better industrial service
offering. Journal of Business & Industrial Marketing, 33(2),
220–227.
The importance of this article is to review how various functions
within the organization with varying cultures can work together to
provide an optimal service offering.
Organization in Crisis
Bhojwani, R. (2015). Organization in crisis: A case study. Feature Edition, 2015(2), 61–84.
Example of a Venn Diagram: