Ones success and satisfaction in an organization can be influenced by how well that particular organizations’ culture fits his or her personal preferences. There are certain things that should be focused on in trying to determine a culture and theses behaviors are the following:
1. Do Background Work- find out the names of people who used to work for this organization and find out why they are no longer there and what they thought about how things were done and the overall culture of the company. Also, talk with certain organizations that the company belongs to and ask questions about their business style. One can also explore the internet for dirt on the company and to check out its web site and notice any alarming trends or changes in the company.
2. Observe Physical Surroundings- keep your eyes open to how the building is decorated. What is hanging on the walls and how are employees offices set up. Is the building done in a really serious manner or a more laid back atmosphere? How is everyone dressed and how do they conduct themselves around each other. Do they joke around and seem to know one
3. Make Notes of Who You Meet- who all did you come into contact with? What are their names and how should they be addressed? Is she a Ms. or a Mrs.? What is her role and how closely might you have to work with her? Is some one the bosses son or daughter, etc?
I also ask for professor suggestions. Have you had this teacher in the past and what is his or her style? If some one didn’t like a certain instructor, I would ask them to explain why and see if this is something that would bother me as well. I also ask about test format and grading style. Is there only one or two test all semester or are there multiple quizzes and homework grades along with exams every so often. Is the professor approachable or is he or she intimidating. Does the professor hide behind a large podium in a suit and tie and lecture in a monotone voice or does he or she get into it and make the topic interesting and encourage students to learn and enjoy the subject?
In applying these skills to real world (not MTV) situations, I found that these same questions could be poised to courses offered here at Ole Miss. In the enrollment process that took place during w
Example Essays Home
