SEEU Review vol. 6 Nr. 2 (pdf) - South East European University

Artan Limanidiverse. This is reflected in the values which are incorporated in the sharedreality of the system.As an open system, it is important for the system to maintain a consistentpublic image, especially in terms of output. The public communication of thesystem occurs through various means such as brochures, pamphlets web site,orientation materials, etc. The system includes the logo of the University onall of its written correspondence (i.e. stationary, envelopes, and website).Aside from the written public communication they also provideopportunities for incoming international students to attend informationallectures and meetings about national and international issues and regulations.I categorized the system into the Human Relations School of Thought.This means that the management of CIP goes to great lengths to please itsemployees so that they offer little resistance to appointed duties, rules andregulations, and changes within the organization.It was clear to me that each of the employees of CIP operated with a clearconception of his or her place within the system. The organization itself wasa negotiated order of status, job responsibility, privileges, and communalspace and materials. The members of this organization participate in thisnegotiated order because they have shared values, the most important onebeing their appreciation for international diversity.Referring back to management style, I will briefly review my exampleswhich will also illustrate the Human Relations school of thought to whichthe system adheres to. The director of the system allows group input andgroup decision making by fair and equitable voting. Employees participate inthe creation of the agenda for the staff meetings, which is an opportunity forthem to provide input as to which issues they would like to address.Employees feel comfortable asking questions and offering suggestions tofellow coworkers. The director offers guidance during democratic discussionof the issues, and decisions are reached which satisfy the group. As Imentioned previously, the employees are highly valued by the system whichis evident in decisions regarding budget and personnel. The budget of thesystem includes, among other, items for the enjoyment of the staff. Thepersonnel decision to allow flexible lunch and working hours for employeesshows a great deal of consideration for them.I observed that the interpretive perspective applies best to theorganization because I see the organization demonstrate itself as a culturecomprised of members who construct their reality through sharedexperiences.92