As organizations shift to becoming digital and virtual, leaders need to provide the vision, communicate the need for change, and inspire internal members and stakeholders of the organization to implement change. At the same time, the modern age of business is one of unprecedented transparency. As a result, ethical behavior must be part of the fabric of the organizational culture in order for organizations to be sustainable. In this assignment, you will revise your previous paper on the influence of organizational structure and expand it to discuss the process and tactics of shifting from a traditional organization to a virtual organization and the ethical considerations surrounding such a shift. General Requirements: Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment: Refer to your submission for the Topic 2 assignment “Influence of Structure.” This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments. The APA Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center. Refer to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association for specific guidelines related to doctoral level writing. The Manual contains essential information on manuscript structure and content, clear and concise writing, and academic grammar and usage. This assignment requires that at least two additional scholarly research sources related to this topic, and at least one in-text citation from each source be included. Directions: Part 1 Present a revised version (1,250-1,550 words total) of the paper “Influence of Structure” that makes improvements in the caliber of the writing and incorporates instructor feedback regarding content and writing. Include the following in your submission: A reflection (250-300 words) that provides a bulleted list of the changes you made to the paper and discusses your revision process including how you incorporated the instructor’s feedback into the revised version. Similar to an abstract, this section will receive its own page following the title page and preceding the introduction to the paper. The revised paper that incorporates instructor feedback; clarifies the thesis statement and solidifies supporting arguments; edits for grammar, spelling, and punctuation; adjusts word choice to display professional and scholarly language; and adjusts sentence structure for improved readability. Part 2 Write an additional 1,250-1,500 words in which you discuss the process and tactics of shifting a company such as Ternary Software from a traditional co-located organization to a virtual organization and the ethical considerations surrounding such a shift. This section should flow naturally from the revised paper. So, you may also need to revise your introduction and thesis statement to allow the papers to connect. Include the following: A research-based discussion of the process of shifting from a traditional organization to a virtual organization. How does technology affect the organization’s design, efficiency, and effectiveness? A research-based discussion of how a contingency decision-making framework can be used to recommend the best organizational structural response to environmental uncertainty. How can this be used in the transition to a virtual company? A research-based discussion of the leadership tactics appropriate for use in shifting from a traditional organization to a virtual organization. A research-based discussion of the ethical implications and how to manage them when considering shifting from a traditional organization to a virtual organization. How does the Christian worldview influence methods for managing the ethical implications? |