Module 1: Discussion Board Forum

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Module 1: Discussion Board Forum Ch.1: Why is shared information so important in a learning organization as compared to an efficient performance organization? Discuss how an organization’s approach to information-sharing might be related to other elements of organization design, such as structure, tasks, strategy, and culture. “A learning organization leverages the initiative and innovation of their most valuable asset the Employees” (Johnson, 2009, pg. 2). The Learning Organization is where information is disbursed within the organization more openly through different methods; the horizontal structure. “Hiring employees with expertise and conducting training and development, throughout the organization to develop new process and procedure to meet the organizational goals” (Kreitner and Kinicki, 2010). Shared information is important in a learning organization, based on values such as; passion for learning, communication, collaboration, team building, people value, caring, culture for excellence, change, problem solving and personal development. It promotes communications and collaboration so that all parties are involved in identifying and solving various problems. This allows the organization to further experiments, improve, and increase its capability. According to Daft, “a role has discretion and responsibility, allowing the person to use his or her discretion and ability to achieve an outcome or meet a goal” (2013, p. 30). Ch. 1: What are some differences one might expect among stakeholder expectations for a nonprofit organization versus a for-profit business? Do you think nonprofit managers have to pay more attention to stakeholders than do business managers? Discuss. Nonprofit organizations focus on providing a service which would positively impact people and the community, where managers commit to serving clients with little to no income and

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