THE CHALLENGE OF RESEARCH IN ORGANIZATIONS

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Theres a limit to what you can change in Public Sector
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Theory: FIRS has a vision of d culture they want ie their core values. The sad truth is
that there are certain things (probably drawn from our home environment)
militating against this ideal culture emerging so its org culture vs peoples culture.
Theory Research Development Practice
I want to be a thoughtful and expert practitioner, not a scholar
Reading culture
Insincerity
Glory is an organizational researcher/practitioner

THE PROCESS OF FRAMING RESEARCH IN ORGANIZATIONS

ACTIVITY

TASK

Problem Area Decision

Content Considerations

Initial Problem Area

Mental Models
Literature and Experience
Process and Outcomes
Research Problem
Statement
Research Question

Problem Decision
Methodological
Considerations

Planning Decisions

TIMELINE

Research
Research
Research
Research

May June 2012

Paradigm
Method
Context
Plan

Problem
Question
Paradigm
Method

a. Initial Problem Area: Indigenous Culture as a Roadblock to Human Capital and

Organizational Effectiveness. Culture does not breed innovation. In these

days when 'reforms' is the buzzword in Nigeria, many pundits assert that the
country has the potential of becoming a world power within a couple of
decades. It has been my observation, however, that certain factors in our
environment (culture, economy, politics, religion) contributes to form a worldview which might inadvertently militate against human capital and
organizational effectiveness in Nigeria. From my vantage point as an
Organizational Development consultant, I want to isolate and study these
factors and suggest ways we can work around these factors to build a panAfrican culture that is innovative and open and progressive. Any sources or
ideas will be welcome.
b. Mental Models

The Nigerian environment (culture, economy, politics, religion) affects people and
affects ability to achieve mission and strategy.
c. LITERATURE AND EXPERIENCE
Literature:

Accenture Thought Leadership:

o HPB
o T&OP
o Research reports note style
Business Research Methods by Alan Bryman and Emma Bell
http://mmlviewer.books24x7.com/toc.asp?bookid=12878
Qualitative Research: An Introduction to Methods and Designs by
Stephen D. Lapan, Marylynn T. Quartaroli and Frances Julia
Riemer (eds)
http://mmlviewer.books24x7.com/toc.asp?bookid=45113

Internet:
o 12 manage
Books:
o Edgar Scheins
Organizational Culture and Leadership
DEC is Dead. Long live DEC.
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o Kolades Org Behavior
o Ifes Culture
d. PROCESS AND OUTCOMES:
People will learn i.e. have more knowledge on how to be effective
To be a leader of your peers, serve God. Serve truth. Serve goodness.
I will submit to truth. And have a book.
Im a thought leader. I should probably go to the university. Accenture is a thought
leader.
*Escalate issues to CMO

Distance from the centre

Poor funding