This Question Has Two Parts; Be Sure to Answer Both

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Essay

This question has two parts; be sure to answer both.
First, describe the four common elements of organizations proposed by Edgar Schein.
Next, imagine that you work for a nonprofit cancer-fighting organization, Fight the Fight. Describe how each of the four elements relates to that organization's activities and operations. Fight the Fight has several full-time employees, plus many volunteers (including oncologists) who conduct cancer research and care for cancer patients.

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Definitions:

Locus of Control

A psychological concept that refers to individuals' beliefs about the extent to which they can control events affecting them.

Gratification

The satisfaction or pleasure felt when a need or desire is fulfilled.

Self-Cognitive Perspective

An approach in psychology that emphasizes the role of cognitive processes in understanding the self, including thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes towards oneself.

Personal Helplessness

A state in which an individual feels they lack control over situations and outcomes in their life, often leading to decreased motivation and depression.