Instructions are attached:
2 parts to the paper.
1. Assess the situation specifically as it pertains to James Damore and Google.
2. Offer recommendations on what Google needs to do so that this does not occur again.
Length: 5-7
pages of text (excluding references, tables, figures, etc.), 12-point Times New
Roman font, double spaced, in APA format.
Outside
material should be used to support your case and cited accordingly
Paper will be
checked for originality
The team only
needs to submit 1 document
Analyze the
diversity situation at Google specifically as it pertains to the issues around
James Damore.
Discuss the
problems you identify within the case.
Did Google
handle the situation properly?
You should use
theories that we have discussed in class:
Examples
include but are not limited to Organizational Culture, Communications,
Leadership, Emotions, Attitudes, Motivation.
The team
should form a definitive opinion on whether Google handled the situation
properly.
Items that should be considered:
Personality –
were there unique issues with individuals that come into play?
Organizational
culture – what did they espouse? how will this change the culture?
What was the
organization’s position on diversity? Were actions consistent with their
position?
Did leadership
react correctly to the situation? Were decisions appropriate?
Was
communication about the issue effective?
Are there any
justice issues in the situation?
Identify the
situation and symptoms facing the key individuals and the organization.
What are the
key problems in the case? Be careful not to identify only the surface problems
but the underlying problems as well.
What seems to
be causing the key problems?
Regarding the
causes, what group and/or individual needs might be served by the current
situation in the case?
Regarding
causes, what environmental, organizational, or contextual factors underlie,
contribute to, or perpetuate the existing situation?
The case has a
lot of different issues, so it is likely that people in the team will perceive
the situation differently. You should come to an agreement on the issues and
then develop recommendations for a path forward.
What Google
needs to address so that this type of situation does not occur again.
What are the
key issues that need to be addressed and why?
How do you
recommend management addresses the issues going forward?
What is your
desired outcome?
Was your team
in total agreement on issues and necessary change?
You should utilize the theories that we have discussed
in class – (e.g., Organizational Culture, Personality, Decision Making,
Perceptions, Communications, Leadership, Emotions, Attitudes, Motivation)
What are your
objectives for the action plan? Specifically, what problem(s) do you plan to
address? What is your time horizon?
Describe your
action plan. Be specific and concrete about your actions, rather than relying
on broad prescriptions, such as “stronger leadership,” or
“better communication.”
What factors
in the situation would be supportive or facilitate the success of your action
plan, and what obstacles might there be?
Could your
solution touch off other problems? What are the risks facing your solution?
What contingency plans do you recommend?
Assess the
realism of your proposed action plan. For example, is there adequate time,
money, or other resources for your solution? Also, does your solution place too
much reliance on other people being “reasonable”?
