Review the Following Situation,and Then (A)describe the Four General Types

question 72

Essay

Review the following situation,and then (a)describe the four general types of organizational culture,and (b)identify which type of culture would probably be most appropriate for Samuel to look for in the company with which he ultimately accepts his first position.
Samuel is about to graduate from college with a bachelor's degree in computer programming.He has no real experience working in the corporate world,since his summer work took the form of a lawn care company that he ran on his own.His long-term career interests include starting his own consulting company (probably when he is in his mid-thirties)to serve the needs of medium to large sized businesses.His immediate career development goal is to explore the variety of different computer applications that are currently popular in the corporate world,so that he can develop his professional expertise and capabilities.Samuel is not looking for immediate or rapid promotions.Rather,he wants a steady,dependable job that will help him repay his student loans.He is most interested in the opportunity to develop both his programming skills and his understanding of business practices in a way that will prepare him to start his own business in the future.

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Definitions:

Epithelial Tissues

Layers of cells that cover the body's surfaces, line cavities, and form glands, playing key roles in protection, secretion, and absorption.

Sweating

The process of secreting fluid from the body's sweat glands, primarily for cooling the body through evaporation.

Panting

Rapid shallow breathing through the mouth, often used as a means of reducing body temperature by animals, including humans.

Muscle Activity

The physical action or movement produced by the contraction of muscles, which can be voluntary or involuntary, playing a critical role in posture, movement, and circulation.