Instructions
Initial Post
For your initial post, discuss the Triad Model of Vision, Mission, and Values.
- Draft a fully developed essay describing the VMV components that define organizational culture.
- Include in your discussion the characteristics of a strong organizational culture versus a weak organizational culture, as outlined in Chapter 16 of the textbook.
Peer Replies
Each week, for full credit, you must make at least 3 posts per discussion question according to the following process:
- Post a response to the original question. Please do so no later than Wednesday so that others may realize the benefit of your comments. Required
- Post a minimum of 2 responses to a classmate’s response by the end of the week. Required
- Additional posts and days of participation are not required but are certainly welcome. Optional
Grading
Your initial post is due by Wednesday at 11:50 PM PST. Peer replies are due by Sunday at 11:59 PM PST.
Notes and Suggestions:
- Support your posts with citations to the textbook. Personal experiences that are relevant and on-point can be made in follow-up posts after your initial post.
- Use classmates’ names and note the discussion topic in your posts when responding.
- Respond early in the week to generate a collaborative experience.
- See the rubric below for grading threaded discussions:
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Participation |
Quality |
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low performance |
1 or 2 posts on same day; no interaction. |
Unsubstantiated opinion only. |
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moderate performance |
2 or more posts on different days; interaction with one student. |
Integration of textbook ideas (cite page number). Proper APA citations. |
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high performance |
3 or more posts on different days; interaction with two or more students. |
Integration of text ideas (cite page numbers); proper APA citations; no spelling or grammar errors. |
