Question

The Case of Florida State University   (April 2020)

Florida State University (Member of the Florida State University System) has had to convert the entire academic curriculum online.

Has the University become a virtual organization? What characteristics does Florida State University exhibit?

Finally, can a virtual organization adopt a culture?

Answer 1

Dear Student,

Yes, Florida State University can become virtual organization.

As per my suggestions Florida State University should follow below mentioned some tips and trick to create a excellent online education platform :

1) First of all it need to hire some subject expert who are best in providing dome Website development and programming related solutions - In current scenario nonacademic courses is large and growing. For “academic entrepreneurs” willing to retool their courses, this market represents an opportunity to build an independent business or supplement income from teaching.

2) Focus should be on participants aim to close an immediate gap in their skill sets or to further a personal interest.

4) Identify your target market. If you’re used to teaching in an academic setting, your target market has been defined. In fact, they’re already enrolled at your institution.

5) our course should help each participant solve a problem, and the more you understand that problem, the better your solution can be. For example : Does your course help a marketer brush up on the techniques for statistical analysis ?

6) Differentiation. There’s a lot of competition out there, so think carefully about what you offer that others don’t offering. For example : to give class participants the sort of intensive intellectual engagement they’d get in a seminar class.

7) Logistics. To create and sell courses online, you need three things: a website where clients can find you, some way of organizing and distributing course materials, and a way to accept payments

*Characteristics :

The Florida State University is a space-grant and sea-grant public research university located in the state capital city of Tallahassee, Florida, United States.

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking.

*Virtual organization adopt a culture

However, implementing change imposes challenges, especially in virtual organizations with multinational workforces. An in-depth understanding of these challenges and related organizational factors in virtual workplaces helps develop change management approaches and tactics that optimize human resource support for the desired change.

1) Have a Clear Purpose : It is the starting point, the reason your company exists in the first place, and it’s rooted in the change you want to bring about in the world. It’s what captures the hearts and minds of your customers, employees and partners and makes all of them want to work with you.

2) Know Your Cultural Character: Cultures have a personality and a character that is a composite of all the individuals who are part of it. Knowing and quantifying that character will help you manage, celebrate and communicate your culture in a way that resonates with all team members

3) Get Real About Values: Core values are critical for any culture but especially a virtual one

For example : Instead use straightforward language that encourages behaviors and gives permission to act

4) Invest in Collaborative Technology: Use a platform like RewardGateway.com to give far-flung staff a single place to go to stay in touch on a daily basis.

Thank You !!