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Morgan reply
According to (Chia, 2014), an organization is a consciously coordinated social entity, with a
relatively identifiable boundary, that functions on a relatively continuous basis to achieve a
common goal or set of goals. What I knew about organizational analysis before the course
started 5 weeks ago was that when organizations conduct an organizational analysis,
businesses can make data-driven decisions to improve and enhance performance, adapt to
changes in the market, and achieve long-term success. Organizational analysis allows you to
recognize what helps and hinders an organization(Anderson, 2020). It gives and equips leaders
what they need to make better decisions, improve workflows, and create an environment where
employees can thrive.
The knowledge I gained at the end of the course speaks to my true understanding of what
organizational analysis truly means. It is way more than what I knew starting this course.
Organizational analysis involves identifying the key factors that contribute to an organization’s
success or failure and then making recommendations for improvement. This process requires
an understanding of the organization’s structure, culture, and operations.
According to (Anderson, 2020), Organizational analysis is a process of examining and
evaluating an organization’s structure, culture, and operations. The goal of organizational
analysis is to identify the key factors that contribute to the organization’s success or failure.
Once the key factors have been identified, the organizational analyst can make
recommendations for improvement. Organizational analysis is a valuable tool for helping
organizations to improve their performance. The advantages of an organizational analysis are to
highlight the weak areas in which an organization operates. By identifying the key factors that
contribute to success or failure, organizational analysts can make recommendations that will
help organizations to become more effective. I feel this course has been very instrumental in my
development and will be very beneficial in my career.
References
Anderson, D. L. (2020). Organization development:
The process of leading organizational change (5th ed.). SAGE Publications
Robert Chia. (2014). Organizational Analysis As Deconstructive Practice. De Gruyter.
Eric reply
Before starting this course, my understanding of “Organizational Analysis” was somewhat
basic. It was simply about evaluating the performance of an organization, its structure, and its
overall effectiveness. I believe that training and experience were more important. As Anderson
(2020) explains that “personal learning and experience have been essential to organization
development since the 1940s,” I didn’t fully appreciate the depth and complexity involved in
analyzing an organization, especially how it incorporates different theories, frameworks, and
practices that go beyond just performance metrics. I thought it was mainly about identifying
strengths and weaknesses and making recommendations for improvement, but I hadn’t
considered the broader strategic, cultural, and operational factors that influence an
organization’s success.
After completing the course, my understanding of Organizational Analysis has evolved
significantly. I’ve learned that it’s not just about assessing performance—it’s about
understanding an organization’s inner workings, its alignment with strategic goals, its culture,
and how external and internal factors interact to affect its overall success. It involves applying
different analytical frameworks and tools to critically evaluate aspects like leadership,
communication, decision-making, and organizational behavior. These insights are vital for
diagnosing challenges and formulating strategies to improve effectiveness, adaptability, and
sustainability.
Concerning my workplace in banking, this new understanding has reshaped how I approach
the challenges and opportunities within the organization. I now recognize the importance of not
just looking at financial data or operational processes but also considering the organizational
culture, employee engagement, and leadership dynamics. This comprehensive approach will
help me make more informed decisions and contribute to the organization’s growth and
improvement.
Furthermore, my writing discipline has also improved, especially with my understanding of
APA formatting. Initially, I struggled with citation and structure, but now I feel much more
confident in organizing my thoughts and presenting them in a clear, scholarly manner. This
improvement in writing has been valuable not only for academic purposes but also in my
professional communication.
Anderson, D. L. (2020). Organization development: The process of leading organizational
change (5th ed.). SAGE Publications
