Order Instructions
TEXTBOOK SOURCE:
• Jones, Garth R. (2013) Organizational Theory, Design, and Change. (7th ed.) Pearson
Publishing. Boston, MA. ISBN: 978-0-13-272994-9
 
Instruction: Discussion Topics
The student will be responsible for discussion topic application assignments. Each
module will include a set of discussion topics relevant to the readings of that module.
These discussion assignments are intended to provide the opportunity for the student to
demonstrate understanding through application to key organizational theory topics. The
responses to the discussion’s topics must incorporate the theories, concepts,
frameworks, and terms presented in the required module readings. All points of view
must be substantiated through citations from the reference (course textbook). The
response should be1,000 – 1,500 words. The paper format will follow the APA writing
guidelines, meaning title page, citations, and reference page. The assignment will be
submitted as an upload to Blackboard in MS Word format. 1.5 spacing, 11 pt., Times
New Roman or Arial font required. Late assignments will have a 5-point duction for
every day late and assignments later than three (3) days will not be accepted.
 
Module 03 Discussion
Questions 1. In what ways can organizational culture increase organizational effectiveness? Why is it important to obtain the right fit between organizational structure and culture?
2. What is the difference between a low-cost strategy and a differentiation strategy? How should a differentiated biotechnology organization and a low-cost fast-food organization design their structures and cultures to promote their respective competitive advantages?
3. What level of task interdependence is associated with the activities of (a) a large accounting firm, (b) a fast-food restaurant, and (c) a biotechnology company? What different kinds of structure are you likely to find in these organizations? Why?
4. What is a business process, and why is reengineering a popular instrument of change today?