Organization & development discussion 1&2

Discussion 1 : Coaching Case Study [CLO: 1]

A key role of human resource is to ensure that all levels of the organization are prepared to fulfill their roles. To ensure that strategic organizational goals are met, leadership must have the necessary skills. HR is tasked with the role of training at all levels.

Prior to beginning work on the discussion, read the case study “Example 2: Senior Management Coaching at Vodaphone” in Chapter 1 of the course text. After reading the case study, answer the following questions: Why was coaching necessary at Vodaphone? How does coaching improve organizational collaboration? What are the positive and negative effects of coaching in culturally diverse organizations? Use a minimum of one scholarly resource to corroborate your opinions.

Discussion 2 : Issues in Organizational Development [CLO: 1]

Prior to beginning this discussion, read Chapter 3, Core Values and Ethics of Organizational Development and Case Study 1: Analyzing Opportunities for Organizational Development Work at Northern County Legal Services (located at the end of Chapter 3). Answer the following questions from the perspective of a human resources manager.

What is it like to work in the environment described in the case study? How do you respond to Julie as a leader? Compare Julie as a leader with some of the descriptions of leadership styles provided in Chapter 2.

What organization, team, and individual problems can you identify? What opportunities for organizational development work do you see?

How do the opportunities you have identified illustrate the values and ethical beliefs of organizational development identified in this chapter?