Week 4.19-4.25 Discussion 1

There are a few different distinct ways that organizations are tied to the environment. Often times an organization purpose or growth will directly reflect the environment which surrounds it. Many organizations feed off of the symbolism or recognition of its environment. The relation between the environment and organization is apparent through SJSU. Situated in the heart of Silicon Valley, this organization draws from technology and business growth, as that is what surrounds it. Often, the structure of classrooms or themes in curriculum are drawn from the universities surrounding environment. For example, being situated in the heart of Silicon Valley the students and staff of SJSU must embrace diversity. The city of San Jose is an extremely diverse community. SJSU embraces this through the holidays celebrated on campus, the recognition of diverse world leaders, and the accomodations that the campus provides for all students. In addition, the university has an obligation to represent the environment that it embraces with respect and unbiast faces. Organizations, such as SJSU, have an obligation to allow their organization to be open to all of those in the environment which it is tied to.