2.Organizations are formed around a mission, and they evolve over time in response to theshared values, communication patterns, expectations, traditions, and rituals of the people whocarry out their work. Despite good intentions, however, human service organizations are notimmune from other forces that have shaped U.S. history, including racism, sexism,homophobia, and classism.

B.For social work and human service agencies, the intersection of organizational cultureand cultural diversity represents both a powerful barrier and an equally powerfulopportunity for growth and transformation. Drawing on and synthesizing the majortheories characterizing organizational change, cultural responsiveness, and multiculturaldevelopment, propose a step-by-step strategy for carrying out change in anorganizational setting that addresses, but is not limited to, the following considerations:

• Survival/sustainability
• Power differences (internal and external)
• Patterns of communication
• Measures of effectiveness
• Conflict

Incorporate evidence from your course readings, learning activities, and any additionalrelevant sources to support your model.