Organization Analysis Project

Organizational Communicationswith Professor Dunn

By: Kimberlee Servideo

About the OrganizationStephen Gould is a privately owned industrial

packaging and printing sales organization.Founded in 1939Largest privately owned packaging sales

organization in the U.S.Objective: fulfill their client’s aesthetic and

functional requirements for packaging, printing, and marketing

Products: presentation kits, multiple use cases, computer software, aerospace equipment

MethodologiesThree interviews: Chris Garvey (Sales

Director of the Corporation), DJ (Direct Salesmen), and David (Direct Salesmen)

Four surveys: Chris Garvey, DJ, David, and Julie (administrative assistant)

FeedbackMajority of my findings were similarDescribed as exciting, intense, healthy,

motivating, high stress, and diverseNo direct boss- self employedTension? AbsolutelyCo-workers interact 24/7Low turnover rate

FeedbackIntimately involvedMainstream mentalityWork hard, play hard/Tough Guy organizationPositive and laid backBe involved in day to day operations

AnalysisLongevityStatus- mixed reviewsPositive, blunt environmentSocially attractiveAtmosphere:

Versatile/flexible/responsive/assertiveKey to build solidarity relationshipsTeam player but every man for themselves

My PerspectiveOverall positive vibeOpen and free (office space, cubicles)Uniformity (clothing)Hands on experienceMentorsTeam buildingSuccess = be dedicated, ambitious, problem

solver, and diverse