We apply some of our previous topics to a current issue: toxic culture. First, read the required (1st two) attached articles linked above. Then, answer the questions. Although the due date is extended an extra day to give you time to answer the questions, please be sure to give yourself lots of time to review the relevant concepts from our earlier chapters.

Part 1A: According to the attached articles, list 2-3 of the main attributes that contribute to a toxic culture. Also, briefly state approximately how often toxic cultures are present in organizations.

Part 1B: Briefly describe 2-3 different ways a toxic culture can affect an organization and/or employees.

Part 1C: Briefly explain 2-3 different reasons why some or most typical elements of toxic culture (noted in required articles) are more likely to exist in a more mechanistic or organic structure (Exhibit 4.5 & Table 10.1 in OpenStax text). Both reasons must support the same structure.

Part 2: Explain (in relevant details) how toxic culture as described in the articles would be illustrated by two (2) different dimensions of organizational culture noted in the Culture video and Culture reading--not to LO 4.5 in OpenStax text. Hint: The dimensions are illustrated and explained in Exhibit 7.5 (culture video) and Figure 8.4 (in culture reading in Week 6). You are to specifically explain one way each of your two dimensions would indicate a typical toxic culture.

Part 3:Brieflyexplain1-2 reasons whyone management function (i.e., plan, organize, lead/direct, control; LO 1.3 & video on what managers do) is the first management function needed to identify the existence of and issues related to a toxic culture.

Part 4: Explain 1-2 ways one of the three management skills (i.e., conceptual, human, technical) would be needed to identify and detox elements of a toxic culture. (Skills described in Chapter 1; LO 1.3; p. 15 & exhibit 1.6)

Part 5: Explain detailed ways 2-3 different principles from Chester Barnard and/or Mary Parker Follett (Human Relations Movement; Chapter 3; LO 3.6) could be used to detoxify a toxic culture. Note: If you refer to suggestions in the Forbes' or other articles on how to detox a toxic culture, explain how 2-3 Human Relations principles are illustrated. Referring to suggestions in the articles is not required.

Part 6A: Refer to the first bulleted step of the change models noted in Exhibits 10.8 and 10.9. For one of those change models (Lewin's or Kotter's) and the related videos, explain 1-2 detailed ways a manager could implement the first bulleted step in that model (i.e., examine status quo or establish a sense of urgency) to remedy a toxic culture.

Part 6B: For the change model you address in Part 6A, briefly explain 1-2 specific ways (or how) a manager could implement Lewin's step of involving people or Kotter's 4th step of communicating the vision to facilitate detoxifying a toxic culture.

Midterm Topics Assignment

Criteria

Ratings

Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome1.A. List at least two main attributes of a toxic culture that have the largest impact of toxic culture. Also, briefly state approximately how often toxic cultures occur in organizations.

1.5 pts Excellent - Listed at least two main attributes of a toxic culture that have the largest impact of toxic culture. Also, briefly state approximately how often toxic cultures occur in organizations.

1 pts Good Start--refer to the following comments

0.2 pts Refer to comments found below.

0 pts No answers found

1.5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome1.B. Briefly describe at least two different ways a toxic culture can affect an organization and/or employees.

2.5 pts Excellent -- Described at least two different ways a toxic culture can affect organization and/or employees. Nice!

1.5 pts Good--Described detailed answers to one way; the other way was a good start but needed specific details.

0.75 pts Good Start--both answers were a good start but needed specific details

0.15 pts Refer to comments found below.

0 pts No answers found

2.5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome1.C: Briefly explain at least two different reasons why some or most typical elements of toxic culture likely to exist in a more mechanistic or organic structure.

2.5 pts Excellent -- Explained at least two different reasons why some or most typical elements of toxic culture likely to exist in a more mechanistic or organic structure. Nice!

1.5 pts Good --one reason had good details; 2nd reason needed specific details.

0.75 pts Good start -- both answers were a good start but needed specific details

0.15 pts Answers do not accurately reflect the question

0 pts No answers found

2.5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome2. Explain how toxic culture as described in articles illustrates two different dimensions of organizational culture.

3 pts Excellent -- Explained how toxic culture illustrates two different dimensions of organizational culture. Wonderful!

1.5 pts Good--Explained how toxic culture illustrates one dimension of organizational culture; other dimension needed details

0.75 pts Good start -- both answers were a good start but needed specific details

0.15 pts Answers do not accurately reflect concepts

0 pts No answers found

3 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome3. Explain at least one reason why one management function is the first management function needed to identify a toxic culture.

2 pts Excellent -- correct detailed answers for the first function needed to identify a toxic culture. Nice!

1 pts Good start--answer was a good start but needed details

0.2 pts Answers do not accurately reflect the function

0 pts No answers found

2 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome4. Explain how one management skill would be needed to identify and detox elements of a toxic culture.

2 pts Excellent -- correct detailed answer. Nice!

1 pts Good start--answers were a good start but needed details

0.2 pts Answers do not accurately reflect concept

0 pts No answers found

2 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome5. Explain detailed ways at least two different principles from Chester Barnard and/or Mary Parker Follett could be used to detoxify a toxic culture.

4 pts Excellent -- both answers included detailed explanations. Nice!

2 pts Good--one answer included good details; the other answer needed details

1 pts Good start--both explanations were a good start but answers are missing details

0.2 pts Answers do not accurately reflect question

0 pts No answers found

4 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome6A&B. Explain how use change model.

5 pts Explained how use change model.

3 pts Good--one explanation included good details; the other answer needed details.

1 pts Good start--both explanations were a good start but answers are missing details

0.2 pts Answers did not accurately reflect question,

0 pts No answers found.

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSubmission timing

3 pts Thank you for submitting your answers before the deadline.

0 pts -3 points because submitted late

3 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammatical Issues

4.5 pts Well written. Thank YOU!

2 pts 2-4 different errors on a "page"; please proof your work better & (if needed) access on-line Tutoring or Writing Center.

0 pts At least 5 different errors on a "page; Please access on-line Tutoring or Writing Center.

0 pts No credit--way too many different errors (6+ on a page) to allow understanding--access on-line Tutoring or Writing Center.

4.5 pts

Total Points: 30