Week 2 - Introduction to Organizational Theory
Activity 1: Organizational Questions
Work with a partner to identify one truly intriguing question about public sector organizing or public sector organizations. This can be a broad question about public organizations in general or a more targeted question about a type of organization one of you has worked for, but the question should be something you believe could generate useful information for others.
When you have finalized your question, add it to the class Google doc via the link below.
When you have finalized your question, add it to the class Google doc via the link below.
Activity 2: Bolman & Deal Frames
In your group, take 10 minutes to provide a brief overview of the Bolman & Deal frame assigned to you. You will find more detailed prompts in a Google doc chart available via the following link:
Activity 3: Case Study
Your Consulting Firm has been hired to help turn around a low performing U.S. school. This school is plagued by poor test scores, low parent involvement, and even lower employee morale. Classrooms are chaotic, teachers seem unprepared, and absences for employees and students are high.
Based on your affinity for the Bolman & Deal Frame you have been assigned, answer the following questions:
Based on your affinity for the Bolman & Deal Frame you have been assigned, answer the following questions:
- What kinds of questions are you most likely to ask in order to better understand this problem?
- How are you likely to explain the problem and its causes?
- What is the first step you will take in your consulting role?