Bethel University Case Study

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Structural Integrity of Bethel University:
College of Professional Studies
Throughout this essay, I will be presenting detailed information regarding my position on Bethel University: College of Professional Studies’ organizational structure and the function it has within the higher education industry. Additionally, I will provide historical background information, as well as, compare Bethel University’s current organizational structure to modern management theory and applicable frameworks. With the assistance of Bolman and Deal’s (2017) “Reframing Organizations: Artistry, Choice, and Leadership (6th ed.), I will have the opportunity to present and identify current structural strengths and weaknesses, in comparison to Bethel University’s overall mission and productivity. Moreover, with the additional support of Gareth Morgan’s (2006) “Images of Organization,” I will be able to utilize metaphorical terminology to increase my overall perspective on organizational life and the need for multi-dimensional management mentalities. Over the course of this essay, I will utilize these theories of management to gain a more well-rounded perspective of Bethel University’s organizational structure, as well as, the importance of metaphors to gauge institutional effectiveness.
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As modern business is changing, so are the ambitions of employees which seek out professional career paths. Additionally, this is why it is so important for Bethel University to adopt an organizational structure which relies heavily on the natural talent of its workforce but also creates a “web of inclusion” that strengthens the overall focus and relationships of its workforce and or interdepartmental

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