Organisational Analysis Assignment 1

This document is an assignment on Organisational Analysis. It includes a critical discussion of arguments presented by the authors, the methods used to convince readers, and an analysis matching the rational given in Lecture 1 for Organisational Analysis. The document also includes references to four research papers on different topics related to organisational analysis.

Organisational Analysis Assignment 1
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Student Name: Wai Yan Min Aung
Student ID: S3709390
Organisational Analysis
Assignment 1

Organisational Analysis Assignment 1
Given Paper 1
Cho, C. H., Laine, M., Roberts, R. W., & Rodrigue, M. (2015). Organized hypocrisy,
organizational façades, and sustainability reporting. Accounting, Organizations and Society,
40, 78-94.
Questio
n
In your lectures, four rationales for organisational analysis are described.
1 Critically discuss the argument presented by the author(s).
The authors try to describe and analyse that the expansion of the economic
activities along with human society is becoming limited in the present scenario
and due to the same, there is a debate which is being raised as to solve such
social and environmental related problems. As argued by the authors, it can be
analysed that the discourse of sustainability is becoming ubiquitous and the
authors have highlighted that there is a substantial gap which is existing
between the talk along with practice of sustainability reporting. The main aspect
of the journal is that it mainly focuses on the relationship between the human
behaviour, structure, processes of organizations and accounting. It is inclusive
of relationship between the accounting, organizations and society as they are
interrelated with one another. Furthermore, there was a debate among the
authors which mainly discussed about the disclosures relating to sustainability
in the entire society which was based on theories of legitimacy.
2 What is the method - how do the author(s) convince their readers?
With the different examples of US based multinational organizations, the
annual reports and statistics have been considered in collecting the data.
Furthermore, there was a logical reasoning along with questions which was
conducted from the professional researchers that assisted in keeping proper

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balance between the society and stakeholders. The different companies use the
annual reports which helped in dealing with issues related to social environment
which has been used as the data to understand the issue more accurately. With
the usage of the legitimacy and signaling theory, it was seen that there was
contradiction in the results regarding the overall significance along with effects
of the different disclosures.
Furthermore, there was inclusion of the different other theories relating to social
accounting such as Stakeholder theory which helped in clearing the role of the
sustainability disclosures in society. There were different insights provided on
relation between facades and the overall role in managing the conflict of the
shareholders and legitimacy effectively. Additionally, the various section helps
in providing empirical illustration inn analysing how the different ideas of the
organized facades and hypocrisy can become fruitful in the reporting research
of the corporate sustainability.
3 Drawing on your answers from analysing Q (1) and (2), critically analyse and
match your analysis to the rational given in Lecture 1 for Organisational
Analysis
From the overall organizational analysis, it can be identified that the first
section deals with the role of sustainability which is disclosed in society.
Furthermore, there has been inclusion of different hypocrisy and facades which
can be beneficial for the corporate social responsibility related research. Lastly,
the paper ends with proper conclusion along with discussion on the relationship
between accounting, organizations and society.
From the overall organizational analysis through collection of data, it can be
analysed that:

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• The sustainability reports research will be helpful for gaining new insights in
order to improve the different kinds of social and environmental problems
• The relationship between the facades along with hypocrisy along with their
role on legitimacy has been defined. Furthermore, the last section deals with the
empirical type of illustrations with the help of two US multinational
organizations such as oil and gas corporations which provided a brief overview
on managing the different aspects of sustainability of the research appropriately
Given Paper 2
Tata, J., & Prasad, S. (2015). National cultural values, sustainability beliefs, and
organizational initiatives. Cross Cultural Management, 22(2), 278-296.
Questio
n
In your lectures, four rationales for organisational analysis are described.
1 Critically discuss the argument presented by the author(s).
The main aspect of the article which has been analysed by the different authors
are inclusive of the different reasons as to analyse the organizations which are
implementing initiative related to sustainability in various countries with the
different kinds of socio-cultural systems. The main purpose of the paper is to
build upon the different current literature through proper identification of
mechanisms which is inclusive of the perceptions and sustainability beliefs
which assists in mediating the overall relationship between the national cultural
values along with sustainability initiatives of the different companies as well.
In the era of the modern technology, the different organizations which are

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working together are trying to become sustainable in the operations as the
cultural diversity is one of the major concerns which has been provided with
vital importance to the management of the individuals. From the article, the
main aspect is to understand that the sustainability is the core ingredient which
is required to be managed by the different organizations as strong economic
performance is demanded by the individuals who are the stakeholders of the
companies.
In case of the different non-governmental organizations, the socially and
environmentally sustainable business environment is the key aspect as this it
will increase their profit margin and improve the overall economic performance
appropriately. The reputation and the brand value are the major concepts which
can capture the economic value of the firm.
2 What is the method - how do the author(s) convince their readers?
From the overall analysis, it can be identified that the data can be analysed
through proper examination of the literatures on the sustainability practices and
culture which play a vital role in developing the conceptual model which
identified the cultural values which created huge influence on the sustainability
initiatives of the organizations. There are several propositions made and
identified which assisted in specifying the relationships among the different
constructs along with the guidelines which are provided for testing the entire
model in the future kind of research. The data are mostly collected by
researching and conducting proper survey on the different attributes which can
be helpful for the company to develop programs in the partnership programs
with local non-governmental organizations which will be easy for them to
become more sustainable in managing the operational activities more

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sustainably.
3 Drawing on your answers from analysing Q (1) and (2), critically analyse and
match your analysis to the rational given in Lecture 1 for Organisational
Analysis
From the above organizational analysis, it can be interpreted that the respective
model tries to posits the analysis of national culture which influences the
perceptions and sustainability beliefs. The relationship between the
sustainability beliefs along with organizational sustainability initiatives which is
moderated by the sustainability orientation along with the capacity of the
organization in managing the activities appropriately.
The respective model can be helpful for the managers in different
organizational backgrounds in order to understand the meaning of sustainability
in the international business which can be done through proper identification of
the mechanisms which will increase sustainability
The linkage between culture and sustainability can be identified through the
different researches which can be done on the international organizations as it
will provide guidance on the different sustainability programs which will be
helpful for the company to drive the programs which are sustainable in nature

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Given Paper 3
Atkins, J., Atkins, B. C., Thomson, I., & Maroun, W. (2015). “Good” news from nowhere:
imagining utopian sustainable accounting. Accounting, Auditing & Accountability Journal,
28(5), 651-670.
Questio
n
In your lectures, four rationales for organisational analysis are described.
1 Critically discuss the argument presented by the author(s).
The different authors in the respective article help in the overall analysis of
providing ray of hope which is inclusive of the Morris Style Utopian which
helps in the analysis of the different forms of the accountability and accounting
in the society which is contemporary in nature. The concept of Utopian image is
not clear or practical as it is one of the new aspects which can be taken into
consideration by the different companies to address the risk which is related to
the change in climate in the short run. The authors have argued that the authors
need to encourage the monetization of the different costs which is related to the
change in climate. The authors should not wait for the change in climate which
can lead to paradigm shift in the corporate practice.
2 What is the method - how do the author(s) convince their readers?
The data has been collected with the help of the four-fold weaving together
aspects with the help of the auto ethnographic approach which was inclusive of
the different lobbyists and accounting academics. The entire data was collected
with the help of the oral disclosures which will be helpful for the analysis of the
Utopian aspect which can be adopted by the firms to improve their overall

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aspect in managing the aspect of accounting effectively. With the oral
interview, the managers are being able to analyse the importance of Utopian
which plays a major role in the organizational success.
From the data collection techniques, it can be analysed that there are different
kinds of climate issues which can affect the overall efficiency of the firms in
managing the different activities. Instead of waiting for the change in the
climate, the different authors need to improve the overall aspect through proper
integrated thinking that will play an appropriate role in managing the shift in the
paradigm. The overall analysis and the steps can be taken which relies on the
existing finance along with the disclosure of accounts which will be creating a
new field of the visibility of the environmental aspects that will endanger the
awareness on the environmental aspects on part of the policy makers of the
world.
3 Drawing on your answers from analysing Q (1) and (2), critically analyse and
match your analysis to the rational given in Lecture 1 for Organisational
Analysis
From the overall analysis of the article, it can be identified that the Utopian
image is not practical and realistic solution to the different current problems
which is related to the environmental problems, however it can be beneficial as
it will become the starting point for inclusion of optimism. The overall Utopian
solution will be beneficial in providing the inspiration for the different policy
makers which will be beneficial in developing the better forms of the reporting
which is sustainable and it is suitable in order to accelerate the rates of the
change in the climate. Furthermore, it can be seen that the knowledge of the
authors, it has been stated that it is the first and foremost attempt of the different

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authors which will develop Morris’s News from Nowhere as it will be
beneficial and it can act as the entire basis for building the different forms
which are new in terms of the accounting and accountability appropriately.
Given Paper 4
Powell, M. and Osborne, S.P., 2015. Can marketing contribute to sustainable social
enterprise? Social Enterprise Journal, 11(1), pp.24-46.
Questio
n
In your lectures, four rationales for organisational analysis are described.
1 Critically discuss the argument presented by the author(s).
The different authors of the respective article have commented that the main
aim and purpose of the article is to explore the entire role of marketing which is
the route to sustainability for the different social enterprises which provides the
different public services. Furthermore, the article tries to examine the different
tensions between the different social and economic objectives which are
inclusive of both social enterprises and that of marketing. Furthermore, the
overall article tries to conclude the overall aspect through offering a new model
in analysing the role of the marketing which is successful for social enterprises
which are sustainable in nature.
2 What is the method - how do the author(s) convince their readers?
The data analysis method which have been used in the article to identify the role
of the marketing which can be helpful in contributing towards the sustainable
social enterprise, the case study method approach has been used which has been
inclusive of four major case studies. Furthermore, it has included the different
semi-structured interviews that were conducted with the chief executives of the

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social enterprise. The different cases which have been referred is inclusive on
the basis of age. The case studies are helpful in understanding the current
emergent economies which plays a major role.
3 Drawing on your answers from analysing Q (1) and (2), critically analyse and
match your analysis to the rational given in Lecture 1 for Organisational
Analysis
From the entire analysis of the article, it can be seen that the overall paper tries
to demonstrate that as the marketing has been potentially been successful in
managing the resilience of the organization for the social enterprises, however
on the other hand, the application of the marketing principles has been
undermined currently as it has involved the different practices which are related
to the product dominant logic of business. There have been findings of the
unconscious application of marketing by the different social enterprises and it
cannot be managed through marketing in the present scenario that can affect the
overall effectiveness of the firms and the marketing has been undermined
negatively.
From the overall research paper, it can be analysed that the paper has tried to
explore the nature of the activity related to marketing by the Social Enterprises.
It has been confirmed that the different allegations which have been faced by
marketing related activities which will improve the overall aspect in managing
the public enterprises as there are different unconscious marketing which is
important and it is returned to in the overall conclusion of the respective paper.
Additionally, the major distinction which has been seen in the respective article
is explored in discussion of the different important aspects of marketing which
will be efficient in the work performance. The sustainability plays a vital role in

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the public social organizations in the present scenario as it will enhance the
contribution of marketing and it will be helpful in the relationship marketing.
The marketing has different advantages; however, the product dominant aspect
can affect the public services which will be strong element of the unconscious
application of the marketing in managing the overall aspect of the public
services of the business appropriately.

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References
Atkins, J., Atkins, B. C., Thomson, I., & Maroun, W. (2015). “Good” news from nowhere: imagining
utopian sustainable accounting. Accounting, Auditing & Accountability Journal, 28(5), 651-670.
Cho, C. H., Laine, M., Roberts, R. W., & Rodrigue, M. (2015). Organized hypocrisy, organizational
façades, and sustainability reporting. Accounting, Organizations and Society, 40, 78-94.
Powell, M. and Osborne, S.P., 2015. Can marketing contribute to sustainable social enterprise? Social
Enterprise Journal, 11(1), pp.24-46.
Tata, J., & Prasad, S. (2015). National cultural values, sustainability beliefs, and organizational
initiatives. Cross Cultural Management, 22(2), 278-296.