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DISCUSSION 1: "Beyond the Job Design"

Please respond to the following:

· Watch the video from Karl McDonnell, CEO of Strayer University, titled "Which has a greater impact on performance: Job Satisfaction, or Grit?" Then give your opinion on how much design of work has an impact on job satisfaction. Choose whether you believe job satisfaction is an extrinsic or intrinsic feeling, and explain why.

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DISCUSSION 2: "Organizational Design and Culture".

· According to your textbook Nelson and Quick, (2015) we continue to move from the traditional methods of examining organizational design and structure, several forces are reshaping organizations such as the life cycles in organizations, globalization, changes in technology and demands on organizational processes. Give a detailed example of how your current employer or your last employer is meeting the challenges of these non-traditional forces.

· Watch the video titled, "How Disney Develops Culture" (6 min 35 s). You can also view the video at vimeo. Disney University's four fundamentals are to innovate, support, educate and entertain. Briefly describe the type of organization in which you are currently employed or were last employed. Explain and give two examples how leaders sustain the culture in that organization, good or bad. Note: When incorporating information from the workplace, be sure to remove all identifying information such as the name of the organization, the names of individual affiliates, and sensitive or proprietary information.