Organizational Culture and Leadership

Research and Report Discussion:
In this discussion, you will research and share your findings about the relationship between leadership and organizational culture.
How important is organizational culture to organizational development? How can leadership affect organizational culture? Use research to support your response.
Professor’s additional instructions for this discussion post.
Professor’s comments: One reminder is to not “only” share your personal views and experiences (which are important and valuable) OR “just” repeat or summarize research, but to support each of your posts by doing both of those things – offering explicit personal analysis and application of course concepts/materials. That practice strengthens your posts and increases your opportunities for learning. Please note that value-added posts that demonstrate processing of assigned materials and progress toward course learning objectives will be expected for full quality points for the remainder of the term. Think of the discussions as academic study-group/conversations, not “water-cooler” chats or research presentations.
Can you tie this into the writing for my personal views and experiences?
Organizational development is vital in an F-18 squadron like VFA 143 because it helps create a strong, efficient, and mission-focused team. It involves improving training, communication, and teamwork to ensure everyone is prepared and performing their best. Leadership has a direct impact on the squadron’s culture and morale. During my time at VFA 143, I saw how bad leadership pushed some Sailors to separate from the Navy due to a lack of mentorship and support. However, even in a challenging command environment, having good leaders in the AO shop who mentored us on personal and professional goals and provided strong in-rate training made a big difference. These positive leaders inspired some Sailors to reenlist or extend their time at the command, showing how strong, focused leadership can create a better culture and encourage Sailors to stay Navy.
Include citations and in text citations.
References to use:
A pertinent Forbes article that explores the relationship between leadership and organizational culture is “Cultivating A Winning Culture: The Role Of Values-Based Leadership,” published on September 18, 2023
https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbescoachescouncil/2023/09/18/cultivating-a-winning-culture-the-role-of-values-based-leadership/
Aamodt, M. G. (2022). Industrial/Organizational Psychology: An Applied Approach (9th ed). Belmont, CA.