Talking and Writing. 49 It will be educating for a student to find out that the kind of atmosphere and industrial relationships in a business or agency is referred to as corporate49 It will be educating for a student to find out that the kind of atmosphere and industrial relationships in a business or agency is referred to as corporate culture. So far, there are 4 clear types of corporate cultures. There can also be a mix of all four. Now, read the four descriptions and grasp the gist.
50 Now imagine that you and your friend once worked at the same department of a government agency. You both resigned before the department was transformed into a commercial company. You are working for a newspaper now and recently visited a business entity with an intention to write an article about its success or current business problems. You were amazed to find out that it is your "old department" with all your old work-mates now taking new ranks and holding new positions.
Imagine that the archetypes above are your ex-work-mates and (randomly) distribute all of the 13 characters among the company’s ranks and positions. Work out a similar organigram for this company with names. Now, let's say, you meet your friend socially over a cup of coffee and break the news about your recent encounter. He/she is, understandably, interested and has a lot of questions about the atmosphere in the company and each of the people working there. Act out this conversation in paired practice. The sample questions below can be of help. 1. Who works where and in what capacity?
51 Some of the characters might have been put in the settings and positions where they could be a square peg in a round hole. What would be the places and posts where their interests would be more or best catered for? Which jobs are they most suited to? Where do they feel most at home, do you think? 52 Refrain from the idea that you are in any way related to the company in question and work out an article to follow this discussion. Write whether the company is successful or, reversely, going under. Focus on its corporate culture, general atmosphere and whether it is oriented towards success. Write about the people who lead and boost the company, or, vice versa, hamper its operation; if the employees are happy in their jobs and hold work dear. Conclude if this business should owe its status quo to its staff. See the tips on article in Unit 2 Part 1 before writing.
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