BUS108 Organizational Culture
BUS108 Organizational Culture
Organizational culture encompasses the shared values, beliefs, and behaviors that shape the social and psychological environment of a business.
In this course, you will explore the critical role of organizational culture in driving employee engagement, performance, and overall business success.
Throughout this course, you will examine various theories and models of organizational culture, including methods for assessing and shaping corporate culture.
Key topics include cultural leadership, diversity and inclusion, change management, and the impact of culture on innovation and productivity.
The course utilizes a combination of lectures, case studies, and interactive discussions to provide a comprehensive understanding of organizational culture dynamics.
You will also complete a project analyzing the culture of a real-world organization and proposing strategies for improvement.
This course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to navigate, influence, and lead cultural initiatives in your future roles within organizations.
DURATION
This course is worth two (2) semester credit hours
Assessment
Online Exam
- Description: The questions in the exam relate to the lecture content and readings.
- Weight: This assessment task is worth 10% of your final grade.
- Length: You have 90 minutes to complete the 50-question exam. You may reattempt it up to two times.
Discussion
- Description: Engage in an asynchronous, one-on-one discussion with your professor about the coursework and its implications for practice.
- Weight: This assessment task is worth 20% of your final grade.
- Length: Each contribution to the discussion should be between 50-100 words. The discussion will run for 5 iterations.
Report
- Description: Choose a topic from the list provided or suggest one to your professor that is relevant to the course.
- Weight: This assessment task is worth 35% of your final grade.
- Length: 1,000-1,500 words (excluding appendices and references).
Presentation
- Description: Live present your report, including findings and recommendations.
- Weight: This assessment task is worth 20% of your final grade.
- Length: 5-7 minutes.
Viva voce
- Description: Defend the findings of your report/presentation in the context of this course.
- Weight: This assessment task is worth 15% of your final grade.
- Length: 10 minutes.
Related Courses
- Pre-requisites – BUS104 Organizational Behavior
- Co-requisites – none
- Exclusions – none
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Analyze and evaluate organizational cultures using established theoretical frameworks and assessment tools.
- Identify the key elements that influence organizational culture, including leadership styles, communication patterns, and structural factors.
- Develop strategies to align organizational culture with business objectives and manage cultural change initiatives.
- Assess the impact of diversity and inclusion on organizational culture and propose methods to foster an inclusive work environment.
Graduates of this course are eligible for the Professional Certificate in Organizational Culture from Cedar Mountains University.
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