WEEK 2 Discussion 2: The Importance of Norms and Values

Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum, read Chapter 4 in Jacobs and Crockett (2021) and watch the video Organizational Cultures and Group NormsLinks to an external site.. In this discussion forum, you will assess the norms and values of the organization in which you currently work or an organization that employed you in the past.

In an initial post of at least 350 words and citing at least two scholarly sourcesLinks to an external site.,

• Identify the most important norms and values in this organization.
• How do these norms and values:
  • Indicate what is most important to the organization?
  • Guide decision making in the organization?
  • Attract and retain top talent?
  • Contribute to the creation of knowledge within the organization?
• In this organization, how does the leadership team model norms and values?
• What improvements need to be made to better integrate norms and values in the organization?

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