The Symbolic Frame proposes that the essence of an
organization may lie not in its formal structure and
processes but in its culturethe realm if symbols,
beliefs, value, rituals, and meanings.
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The organization has experienced a fast growth duringits 11
years and the main focus lies with increasedspeed, intricacy, and
expense of the unique high-volume automated manufacturing processes
that
produce the products.
Roberta Jackson, a project manager at PolyProd,strongly believes
that the manufacturing procedures
information system can be improved.
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The key success factors for the headquarters site arerapid
design innovation and time-to-volume-manufacturability.
The organization lacks a clear vision or strategy.
There is a lack of coordination between locations, as
well as within locations.
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The organizational culture is rigid and reluctant to change.
The company is experiencing inconsistencies in workflowdue to
rapid hiring, regular turnover, cross divisionalpromotions, and
lack of mentoring. Much of the staff haslittle to no training or
experience in documentation.
