Unit 6_CM410_Discussion

13636Power is very much a part of daily organizational life. Organizations spend a great deal of time and money getting employees to identify with organizational beliefs, values, and goals. Rather than simply telling employees to do something (one-dimensional view) or limiting opportunities for expressing alternative views (two-dimensional view), it is much better from a managerial perspective to cultivate employees to think and act in a manner consistent with the overall value system of the organization. It is perhaps the ultimate exercise of power for organizations to cultivate in employees a sense of identification that leads them to behave spontaneously in ways that serve the best interests of the organization.

In your discussion, respond to the following:

Share a situation in which you have actively (or passively) resisted organizational control efforts.
Describe your motivation in this situation.
What do you think should be the limits of the degree to which organizations can dictate or shape employee behavior?
Do you think unions are a positive or negative aspect of organizational communication? Why?
Points and Rubric
This discussion is worth 30 points. Refer to your discussion rubric for specific grading criteria. The deadline for your initial post and additional responses is Tuesday at 11:59 p.m. ET; however, you must participate over multiple days throughout the unit to earn full credit.

Remember that your goal for discussion is threefold:

To participate actively over multiple days throughout the unit.
To contribute in a way that adds to the discussion and moves it forward in an original fashion.
To use the course content to inform your posts and responses.
Keep in mind that when you post, you should always reference items you cite — be sure to use APA format for this. Also, be sure to refer back to the rubric as often as you need to during the week. The class is all about sharing knowledge, so use discussions as a way of creating a community resource for yourself and your colleagues.

This discussion addresses the following unit learning outcome:

Evaluate how power affects the dynamics of communication within organizations.