An analysis of the culture of an organisation
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Title: An analysis of the culture of an organisation
PLEASE REMEMBER TO PUT YOUR SEMINAR TUTOR’S NAME ON YOUR ASSIGNMENT FRONT HAND IN SHEET

Your report will apply ONE theoretical framework used in the study of organizational culture to conduct an analysis of an organization’s culture.

The analysis will illustrate the culture by focusing on EITHER

1. an issue (something which the organization has responded to) OR
2. a particular organizational practice (something the organization does) OR
3. an event (some particular incident or series of incidents inside the organization) OR
4. a sub – unit (an organizational department department/division) .

You will be able to choose from ONE of seven organizations:

• The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) https://www.hsbc.com/1/2/home
• British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) www.bbc.co.uk/
• A Mainstream British Political Party
• Amazon www.amazon.co.uk/
• Virgin Group www.virgin.com/
• British Airways www.britishairways.com
• Newcastle United Football Club www.nufc.co.uk
Your report will not exceed 3000 words (excluding appendices if any provided) and must adhere to the following:

• A brief background to the organization and its environment
• An Introduction to the focus of the report (the practice, issue, event or sub-unit)
(NOTE: WITHIN THIS SECTION YOU MUST INCLUDE A SENTENCE STATING YOUR FOCUS CLEARLY AND SIMPLY)
• A brief argument which explains/justifies why you have chosen a particular theoretical framework instead of 1 other alternative that you considered but have
rejected.
• A brief explanation of your chosen theoretical framework that you will use to analyse the organization, including its main concepts
• An analysis of the practice, issue, event or sub-unit which uses the chosen theoretical framework and concepts
• Conclusions (including recommendations if necessary).
core text book: Hill, Paul (2012) Culture and organisation