Unit VII Essay
Unit VII Essay Open
Instructions
In a persuasive essay, link organizational technology, value, and strategy. You may use a real-life organization you have researched (or worked for) in order to illustrate your argument. Cite at least one article using a CSU Online Library database to support your essays main ideas. Use section headers to share your findings, and persuade readers on the following topics:
Identify three kinds of technology in an organization.
Explain how different types of technology create different competencies.
Describe how technology impacts organizational culture.
Explain how technology can help organizational effectiveness.
Relate how technology can propel an organizations global expansion strategies.
You can find an article for this assignment by going to the CSU Online Library. Choose a database to search for your article, and then type key words in the databases search box to find an article related to your topic. If you have any questions, the librarians contact information can be found on the right side of the librarys page.
Your essay should be two pages in length, not including the title page or reference page. You are required to cite at least one article from the CSU Online Library. All sources used must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying in-text citations in the proper APA format.
MBA 6001, Organizational Research and Theory 1
Course Learning Outcomes for Unit VII
Upon completion of this unit, students should be able to:
1. Analyze the effects and applications of various organizational structures and levels of authority on
employee motivation, morale, and culture.
1.1 Identify the types of technology in an organization that impact organizational culture.
1.2 Explain how different types of technology create different competencies.
1.3 Explain how technology can help organizational effectiveness.
7. Evaluate organizational design and strategy within the global operations environment.
7.1 Relate how technology can propel an organizations global expansion strategies.
Reading Assignment
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Friedman, B. A. (2007). Globalization implications for human resource management roles. Employee
Responsibilities and Rights Journal, 19(3), 157-171. Retrieved from
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Mikl-Horke, G. (2004). Globalization, transformation and the diffusion of management innovations. Journal for
East European Management Studies, 9(2), 98-122. Retrieved from
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Unit Lesson
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Suggested Reading
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Anonymous. (2001). Measuring globalization. Foreign Policy, (122), 56-65. Retrieved from
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Das, D. K. (2010). Another perspective on globalization. Journal of International Trade Law & Policy, 9(1), 46-
63. Retrieved from
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UNIT VII STUDY GUIDE
Organizational Design and Strategy within
the Global Operations Environment
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MBA 6001, Organizational Research and Theory 2
UNIT x STUDY GUIDE
Title
Roukis, G. S. (2006). Globalization, organizational opaqueness and conspiracy. The Journal of Management
Development, 25(10), 970-980. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/02621710610708595 Retrieved from
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Zoller, H. (2007). Globalization and organizational transformation. Organization, 14(5), 729-735. Retrieved
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Learning Activities (Nongraded)
Nongraded Learning Activities are provided to aid students in their course of study. You do not have to submit
them. If you have questions, contact your instructor for further guidance and information.
Brainstorm or research ways the Internet has enhanced global trade. What Internet challenges are associated
with global trade? Write a summary on your findings.
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