WGU D081 Version 5/QBM3 Task 1 Updated with complete solution

Task 1 Course/Assessment Code: D081 Version 5/QBM3 Student Name: Ashley Ramirez Student ID: Date: 01/20/2025 Program Mentor Name: Lori Cortinas A1. The organizational culture within U.S. Boat Fishing manufacturers is innovative, meaning the employees and founders are equal partners. Innovation falls under the “Create (adhocracy)” section of the CVF. I do believe that the organizational culture is to the advantage of the company because this allows the company to focus on new ideas and change. It will enable all the employees to communicate their ideas with everyone and possibly allow the company to grow and become more successful. Although this may cause some chaos or lengthier deadlines, I do believe it allows employees to feel more seen or heard, resulting in a more positive culture throughout the company. A2. The organizational structure within U.S. Boat Fishing Manufacturers is decentralized and provides all employees with decision-making responsibilities. Due to this, Us. Fishing manufacturers follow a flat (Horizontal) structure. I do believe that this type of organizational structure is an advantage to the company due to the improved employee morale and increased agility. Increasing employee morale will create a better work environment for every employee and make people want to come to work and finish their duties. This allows the employees to also feel more welcomed by their company founders and be able to speak with them freely. A3. The organizational culture at U.S. Boat Fishing Manufacturer is innovative. This allows the employees and founders to have equal participation within the company. Innovative organizational culture creates flexibility, breakthroughs, and focus on change. Due to the flexibility and change innovation brings, this could cause strategic decision-making to become chaotic. Due to the chaos that this brings, this could also cause longer deadlines and/ or longer timeframes for decisions to be made. Not only would this extend time frames but also create disagreement within the company. Since both the employees and founders have equal participation within the company, they must all come together and agree to make any strategic decisions. The organizational structure within U.S. Boat Fishing Manufacturers is decentralized and provides all employees with decision-making responsibilities. I believe that a flat (horizontal) structure makes strategic decision-making more difficult for those involved. Due to multiple employees having the responsibility to voice their decisions, it could cause disagreements and possibly upset employees. If the company had a hierarchical structure, it would be easier for those in management to make decisions and for employees to listen. In this case, since the employees all have a say, this may cause decision-making time frames to be extended until everyone is content with the decision.