• Assignments Overview

    Assignments Overview

    Assignments are posted here for your convenience. You will also find them within your course Modules.

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    • As soon as you have completed an assignment, save your document and send it to your Open Learning Faculty Member for marking by using the assignment submission activity available in the corresponding course Module or under the "This Course.

      Be sure to include your name, the course code, assignment number, and the date of submission on the title page of your assignments, so they can be easily identified, and you get credit for all your work. Use headers in the body of your written assignments to make sure all components of your assignments are clearly identified (course code, your surname, assignment number, date [day, month, year]).

      Name your assignment file as follows: course number_your surname_assignment number_date. For example, if your name is Jan Smith and you are submitting Assignment 1, name your file: ORGB4871_Smith_Assignment1_14Sept2017.

      Note

      Keep a copy of your assignment before sending it to your Open Learning Faculty Member for evaluation. That way, you have a copy to refer to during a telephone conversation or e-mail conference with your Open Learning Faculty Member. Also, in the unlikely event that your assignment is lost, you will have an extra copy of your work. Many student writing manuals today suggest that students keep copies of all early drafts of their work as well, to protect themselves against mistaken charges of plagiarism.

      As soon as you have submitted your assignment, and while waiting for your Open Learning Faculty Member to return it, begin the next module.

      When your marked assignment is returned, review any comments and queries. Take the time to carefully go over the marked assignment. If necessary, reread sections of the textbook or unit commentary that gave you trouble. What lessons can you apply to your next assignment? Phone or email your Open Learning Faculty Member if you have any questions or problems.

      Your Open Learning Faculty Member is responsible for the grade you receive on an assignment. If you disagree with a mark, discuss it with your Open Learning Faculty Member right away. The Open Learning Faculty Member alone decides whether you may or may not rewrite an assignment. You should know, however, that it is not customary to allow revisions of already graded work unless you make a formal appeal. This is why phone/email contact with your Open Learning Faculty Member before assignment submission is important—particularly if you are having difficulty.

    • Introduction

      This assignment has two parts. In Part A, you define a major change and describe the facilitating forces you consider important. In Part B, you describe the constraining forces for change. In your description, you will demonstrate your ability to incorporate and integrate your learning from all aspects of the module. Ensure that you include information from the course material, the readings, and your journal.

      This assignment has a total of 100 marks and is worth 10% toward your final grade.

      Instructions

      Address the following in a 1,500 to 2,000 word report:

      • Part A: Major Change: Definition and Facilitating Forces
        1. Discuss the differences between a voluntary change and an imposed or mandatory change. Describe one challenge and one success in each of these changes. Use one personal example and one workplace example. (15 marks)
        2. Discuss your understanding of major change, incorporating information from your own experiences as well as insights you have gained from this module. Include personal or organizational anecdotes (actual behaviours or situations) whenever possible. Cite references to the readings to validate the information you use in this answer. (15 marks)
        3. Identify five factors that enable one to adapt to a change. Describe how each factor is a facilitator for change as identified in the readings. Compare how your personal viewpoints are similar or different from the viewpoints of the authors identified in the readings. (20 marks)
      • Part B: Major Change: Dynamics and Constraining Forces
        1. Discuss your understanding of the internal and external responses to change. In your discussion, identify one external reaction to change and one internal reaction to change and indicate how these could impede the movement through a change process. (16 marks)
        2. Discuss the concept of resistance and how employees respond to major change; incorporate information from your own experiences as well as insights you have gained from this module. (14 marks)
        3. Identify five obstacles to change. Indicate why these obstacles impede one to adapt to change. Use examples to illustrate how these obstacles provide challenges to a manager who is implementing a change plan. (20 marks)

      Completion Guidelines

      Please consider the following questions while completing your assignment:

      • Have you fully addressed the required parts of this assignment?
      • Have you given specific examples?
      • Have you included your rationale?
      • Is your report clear and well organized?

      For further details, consult the Guidelines for Writing Assignments and the Major Project section in the Course Guide.

      Open Learning Faculty Member Grading Matrix

      The following are tips and guidelines for you to follow as you complete Assignment 1.

      Questions Tips and Guidelines Feedback

      Is word count appropriate?

      Are proper grammar and spelling used?

      Does assignment include introduction, summary and citations?

      		    
      Part A: Question 1. Discuss the differences between a voluntary change and an imposed or mandatory change. Describe one challenge and one success in each of these changes. Use one personal example and one workplace example. (15 marks) Discuss a voluntary change and an imposed or mandatory change. In your discussion, delineate the differences between these two types of change and use examples to describe one challenge and one success in each of these changes.  
      Part A: Question 2. Discuss your understanding of major change, incorporating information from your own experiences as well as insights you have gained from this module. Include personal or organizational anecdotes (actual behaviours or situations) whenever possible. Cite references to the readings to validate the information you use in this answer. (15 marks) Include reference to profound change that requires many adjustments, unknowns or risk, and loss. Provide appropriate examples to validate your answer.  
      Part A: Question 3. Identify five factors that enable one to adapt to a change. Describe how each factor is a facilitator for change as identified in the readings. Compare how your personal viewpoints are similar or different from the viewpoints of the authors identified in the readings. (20 marks) This question flows directly from the activities in this module. Ensure that you make the comparison between your personal viewpoints and the viewpoints of the authors identified in the readings.  
      Part B: Question 1. Discuss your understanding of the internal and external responses to change. In your discussion, identify one external reaction to change and one internal reaction to change and indicate how these could impede the movement through a change process. (16 marks) Explain your understanding of these reactions and the impact on a change implementation plan. Cite references to the readings to validate the information you provide in your answer.  
      Part B: Question 2. Concept of resistance and how people respond to major change. (14 marks) Include the concept that resistance is normal and natural, as cited by Senge et al. (1999).  
      Part B: Question 3. Identify five obstacles to change. Indicate why these obstacles impede one to adapt to change. Use examples to illustrate how these obstacles provide challenges to a manager who is implementing a change plan. (20 marks) This question flows directly from Module 1 activities. Use examples to validate your understanding of the obstacles evident in a change implementation plan.  
      Total marks possible (100)   Total marks earned /100

    • Introduction

      A manager needs to prepare for change from various angles. In this assignment, you will demonstrate your understanding about change preparedness by creating a report about the role of a manager/leader within the change process and how you would determine the employees’ readiness for change.

      This assignment has a total of 100 marks and is worth 10% toward your final grade.

      Instructions

      Create a five- to six-page, double-spaced report in response to the following:

      1. Discuss the importance of preparing the organization for change. Use references and actual anecdotes where possible. (15 marks)
      2. Describe managerial/leadership roles, skills, and strategies facilitating positive change outcomes in relation to assisting the organization to prepare for change. (10 marks)
      3. Describe five areas you would assess to prepare the organization for change. (25 marks)
      4. Describe the methods of assessment you would use to assess each of the five areas you have identified in the previous question.(20 marks)
      5. Describe how you would use the information you collected from your assessment methods to determine if your organization is ready for change. Use examples to illustrate how you would use content analysis and/or force field analysis. (20 marks)
      6. Describe two strategies that would facilitate organization readiness for change. (10 marks)

      Completion Guidelines

      Please consider the following questions while completing your assignment:

      • Is my report written clearly and does it use proper grammar?
      • Did I answer all the questions and support my statements with examples?
      • Did I integrate my thoughts, reflections, and learning in a holistic way?

      For further details, consult the Guidelines for Writing Assignments and the Major Project section in the Course Guide.

      Open Learning Faculty Member Grading Matrix

      The following are tips and guidelines for you to follow as you complete Assignment 2.

      Questions Tips and Guidelines Feedback

      Is word count appropriate?

      Are proper grammar and spelling used?

      Does assignment include introduction, summary and citations?

      		    
      Question 1. Discuss the importance of preparing the organization for change. Use references and actual anecdotes where possible. (15 marks) Give examples. An example could be preparing for change such as expecting something of someone or an organization but the change did not happen because the person or the organization did not have the skill or capacity to follow through with the change.  
      Question 2. Describe the managerial or leadership roles, skills, and strategies facilitating positive change outcomes. In relation to assisting the organization to prepare for change. (10 marks) Discuss a general role for the manager based on the readings. Identify a manager’s general skills such as communication skills, listening skills, observation skills, motivational skills. Refer to the readings such as Senge et al. Another example is Cummings and Worley who also discuss specific change strategies.  
      Question 3. Describe five areas you would assess to prepare the organization for change. (25 marks) Identify five areas to assess from what is included in the course readings and content or from your workplace experiences with change. Include a rationale for each of the five areas with examples.  
      Question 4. Describe the methods of assessment you would use to assess each of the five areas you have identified in the above question. (20 marks) This answer deals with information in the course as well as in the readings about how to gather data. Comment on the importance of this assessment and identify the amount of time it would take to complete the assessment.  
      Question 5. Describe how you would use the information you collected from your assessment methods to determine if your organization is ready for change. Use examples to illustrate how you would use content analysis and/or force field analysis. (20 marks) Indicate how content analysis, or force-field analysis, or a combination of the two, would indicate if the organization is ready or not for change. With examples, illustrate the use of the methods to determine the status of the organization in terms of readiness for change. Examples should be provided.  
      Question 6. Describe two strategies that would facilitate organizational readiness for change. (10 marks) From the list of strategies suggested in the readings, select two strategies that would be most appropriate for their organization in terms of readiness for change. Cite references to the readings with a rationale for each of your chosen strategies.  
      Total marks possible. (100)   Total marks earned /100

    • Introduction

      In this module, you have explored the transitional phase of change. As a manager/leader you have many responsibilities to help the organization move through this phase. In this assignment, you will demonstrate your knowledge about a manager’s role and how you would assess the organization’s capability to move through the transition phase of change.

      This assignment is out of 100 marks and is worth 10% towards your final grade.

      Instructions

      Address the following in a 1,500 to 2,000 word report:

      1. Discuss the role of the manager/leader in preparing and assessing the organization for movement through the transition phase of change. Use references and actual anecdotes where possible. (20 marks)
      2. Identify and discuss five reasons for resistance that are typically evident during this transition phase of change. Include examples and references to the readings. (20 marks)
      3. Describe the different areas you would assess to determine resistance. Discuss the feedback mechanisms that a manager would use to specifically identify the resistance levels of the employees. (20 marks)
      4. Describe five strategies that a manager could use to ensure that these resistance levels are minimized. (25 marks)
      5. Describe three success factors that would indicate that the strategies are effective in reducing the resistance levels of the employees. (15 marks)

      Completion Guidelines

      Please consider the following questions while completing your assignment:

      • Is my report written clearly and does it use proper grammar?
      • Did I answer all the points and support my statements with examples and references to the readings?

      For further details, consult the Guidelines for Writing Assignments and the Major Project section in the Course Guide.

      Open Learning Faculty Member Grading Matrix

      The following are tips and guidelines for you to follow as you complete Assignment 3.

      Questions Tips and Guidelines Feedback

      Is word count appropriate?

      Are proper grammar and spelling used?

      Does assignment include introduction, summary and citations?

      		    
      Question 1. Discuss the role of the manager/leader in preparing and assessing the organization for movement through the transition phase of change. Use references and actual anecdotes where possible. (20 marks) Discuss the transition phase as being when there are many emotions and where people are just becoming aware that there is an actual change situation that they will have to adjust to. Indicate what the role of the manager is in assisting these employees.  
      Question 2. Identify and discuss five reasons for resistance that are typically evident during this transition phase of change. Include examples and references to the readings. (20 marks) Discuss the meaning of resistance and its impact of the different reasons for resistance. Ensure that you provide examples and references to the readings on this topic.  
      Question 3. Describe the different areas you would assess to determine resistance. Discuss the feedback mechanisms that a manager would use to specifically identify the resistance levels of the employees. (20 marks) Explain how the resistance is being reviewed, i.e. what areas are being assessed and what feedback mechanisms are being explored to determine the full extent of this resistance that is impeding the progress of the change implementation plan. Include references to the readings and examples.  
      Question 4. Describe five strategies that a manager could use to ensure that these resistance levels are minimized. (25 marks) Identify and describe strategies, and cite examples and references to the readings  
      Question 5. Describe three success factors that would indicate that the strategies are effective in reducing the resistance levels of the employees. (15 marks) Describe the strategies that were effective and enabled the change implementation plan to move to the next phase of change. Provide examples of employee behaviours that would illustrate that the resistance level is minimized.  
      Total marks possible. (100)   Total marks earned /100

    • Introduction

      In this module, you looked at the implementation phase of change. As a manager/leader, you need to consider the situation within your organization and determine the organizational commitment to change and its ability to sustain the momentum for change.

      This assignment is out of 100 marks and is worth 10% toward your final grade.

      Instructions

      Address the following in a 1,500 to 2,000 word report:

      1. What are the challenges in gaining commitment during a change implementation process? (15 marks)
      2. Describe the feedback mechanisms you would use to determine employee commitment. In this description, outline how you would obtain input from the employees and how you would verify the commitment from the employees. (20 marks)
      3. Explain five indicators that would illustrate that the employees are committed and enthusiastic about the change. (20 marks)
      4. Once commitment is evident, explain how you, as the change agent, would sustain the momentum of the change. In this explanation, outline at least five different ways of sustaining this momentum. (25 marks)
      5. If you, as a change agent, are unable to sustain momentum, describe at least five different interventions to sustain momentum. (20 marks)

      Completion Guidelines

      Please consider the following questions while completing your assignment:

      • Is my report written clearly and does it use proper grammar?
      • Did I answer all the points and support my statements with examples and references to the readings?

      For further details, consult the Guidelines for Writing Assignments and the Major Project section in the Course Guide.

      Open Learning Faculty Member Grading Matrix

      The following are tips and guidelines for you to follow as you complete Assignment 4.

      Questions Tips and Guidelines Feedback

      Is word count appropriate?

      Are proper grammar and spelling used?

      Does assignment include introduction, summary, and citations?

      		    
      Question 1. What are the challenges in gaining commitment during a change implementation process? (15 marks) Describe your understanding of how to gain commitment that would include the challenges of gaining commitment; provide examples and cite references to the readings.  
      Question 2. Describe the feedback mechanisms you would use to determine employee commitment. In this description, outline how you would obtain input from the employees and how you would verify the commitment from the employees. (20 marks) Be sure to describe how you would seek input from the employees and how this information would be verified to determine the commitment from the employees.  
      Question 3. Explain five indicators that would illustrate that the employees are committed and enthusiastic about the change. (20 marks) Identify and explain how the indicators would show that there is employee commitment for the change implementation plan.  
      Question 4. Once commitment is evident, explain how you, as the change agent, would sustain the momentum of the change. In this explanation, outline at least five different ways of sustaining this momentum. (25 marks) Explain your understanding of sustaining momentum for the change by explaining the different ways the change agent can sustain the momentum through small successes.  
      Question 5. If you, as a change agent, are unable to sustain momentum, describe at least five different interventions to sustain momentum. (20 marks). Indicate how the change agent can overcome this situation by applying further interventions to gain the momentum for the change implementation plan. Include references to the readings and examples.  
      Total marks possible (100)   Total marks earned /100

    • Introduction

      In this module you looked at the final stage of change—institutionalization of change—where you assess and verify that the change has permeated throughout the organization. In this assignment, you are required to report on your learning on the institutionalization of change and its future impact within the organization.

      This assignment is out of 100 marks and is worth 10% towards your final grade.

      Instructions

      Address the following in a 1,500 to 2,000 word report:

      1. Discuss your understanding of institutionalization of change. In your discussion, indicate how organizational characteristics affect institutionalization. (20 marks)
      2. Describe your assessment method to determine if institutionalization is evident. What outcomes and indicators would illustrate that institutionalization is evident? (25 marks)
      3. Select and describe three institutionalization processes that would illustrate that institutionalization is not evident as a result of the change implementation process. (15 marks)
      4. Discuss how a manager could create the capacity for continuous change, learning, and improvement. In your discussion, include examples and references to the readings. (20 marks)
      5. Describe future trends that may impact upon the role of the manager in relation to institutionalization of change. Include examples that would be relevant to your particular workplace environment. (20 marks)

      Completion Guidelines

      Please consider the following questions while completing your assignment:

      • Is my report written clearly, and does it use proper grammar?
      • Did I answer all the points and support my statements with examples and references to the readings?
      • Did I integrate my thoughts, reflections, and learning in a holistic way?

      For further details, consult the Guidelines for Writing Assignments and the Major Project section in the Course Guide.

      Open Learning Faculty Member Grading Matrix

      The following are tips and guidelines for you to follow as you complete Assignment 5.

      Questions Tips and Guidelines Feedback

      Is word count appropriate?

      Are proper grammar and spelling used? Does assignment include introduction, summary, and citations?

      		    
      Question 1. Discuss your understanding of institutionalization of change. In your discussion, indicate how organizational characteristics affect institutionalization. (20 marks) Define institutionalization and describe the outcome as having employees able to perform the new behaviours; also discuss the organizational characteristics making references to the readings on this topic.  
      Question 2. Describe your assessment method to determine if institutionalization is evident. What outcomes and indicators would illustrate that institutionalization is evident? (25 marks) Describe how you would evaluate the institutionalization of the change making references to the readings on this topic. Describe some of the outcomes and indicators that would suggest that institutionalization has been successful.  
      Question 3. Select and describe three institutionalization processes that would illustrate that institutionalization is not evident as a result of the change implementation process. (15 marks) Identify the organizational processes that clearly indicate that institutionalization is not evident. Explain your rationale.  
      Question 4. Discuss how a manager could create the capacity for continuous change, learning, and improvement. In your discussion, include examples and references to the readings. (20 marks) Demonstrate your understanding of creating an organizational culture that is engaged in learning and is able to continuously change as the need arises within the organization. Cite references to the readings on this topic.  
      Question 5. Describe future trends that may impact upon the role of the manager in relation to institutionalization of change. Include examples that would be relevant to your particular workplace environment. (20 marks) Integrate the course materials with the information from the readings on this topic. Provide examples.  
      Total marks possible (100)   Total marks earned /100

    • Introduction

      In this Final Project, you are required to demonstrate your learning of the concepts and theories explored in this course. You are expected to explain how you would manage change during one of the four phases of change. Ensure that you address each of the requirements outlined in the Final Project.

      The Final Project is a total of 100 marks and is worth 50% toward your final grade.

      To address the requirements for this project, you will be required to study an organization. There are two choices. The first choice is to select an organization with which you are familiar. The second choice is to utilize an organizational case study.

      For the first choice:

      You should be familiar with the organization you choose, either as a current or past employee or as an interviewer/observer with consent from the organization to study. This project does not require you to intervene directly within the organization (although that would be ideal). The strategies you develop and propose are for course purposes only.

      There are a number of sources that could supply you with data for your project:

      • The organization you work for now.
      • An organization you worked for in the past.
      • A group of organizations in the same industrial, professional, or service area.
      • A community group (including sports, crafts, arts, volunteer, and service organizations).
      • An organization that someone else works for, though this choice creates a major challenge. You would need to secure the agreement of an employee to act as your information source. You also need to assure this person that you will protect their identity as well as the identities of people within the organization.

      For the second choice:

      Use the case study on pages 268–280, Revolution at Oticon A/S (A): Vision for a Change-Competent Organization, by Gould in Jick and Peiperl’s Managing Change: Cases and Concepts. This case study is also located in under the Readings tab.

      Instructions

      Select an organization to study, either an organization of your choice or the assigned case study. Write a 15-page report (use 1.5 or 2.0 line spacing) about the organization, that includes the following details:

      Note: The change that you study may not necessarily be an organizational change; it could be a departmental change or a change that affects a small portion of the organization.

      • Overview: Create an overview of the organization (history, type of product or service, type of organization, management style, organizational values, mission statement, and culture/history around the idea of change as well as the characteristics of the leader/manager). Discuss the management/leadership style evident within the organization and/or department. If you use the case study as your organization, state this, and create an overview of that organization from the information provided in the case study. (10 marks)
      • Assumptions: As you expand upon the characteristics of your organization (or case study), the employees within the organization, and the interventions that you propose, you will need to describe your assumptions about what the employees may do, how they may respond, and how you and they will deal with certain resources, time, and responses by others within the organization. Here you must state your assumptions about how you would expect the employees to behave (if you have not followed through directly) and the rationale for your assumptions. (10 marks)
      • Assessment: Using a tool for assessment, assess your selected organization as it prepares to move through or has moved through, one phase of change. Include what you have assessed (with rationale) and how you would conduct your assessment (with rationale). (20 marks)

        You will assess one of the following:

        • Readiness (the climate for change)
        • Resistance to change transition
        • Commitment to implementation and sustaining momentum
        • Institutionalization of change
      • Evaluation: Judge the state of the organization in relation to the phase that you are analyzing (readiness, resistance, commitment, or institutionalization) and provide a rationale for your judgment. In this evaluation, use the information from your assessment methods for your judgment. (10 marks)
      • Strategies: Based upon your above judgment, outline a minimum of five strategies to facilitate the process of change throughout the phase of change that you have analyzed, incorporating the qualities described in your profile (Assumptions). These strategies should be ones that you as a leader could implement and should be congruent with the information gathered in relation to organizational assessment. Be specific and provide examples. If the employees are not participating in the change process, demonstrate how your strategies may affect the employees involved in the change process. Your strategies may be different if the employees are actively participating in the change processes. Provide a rationale for the strategies you propose and demonstrate how these strategies meet criteria and course standards for change interventions. (20 marks)
      • Future trends: Describe the importance of an organization being an ever-changing organization that would be able to cope with future change initiatives. What role would the leadership/management play in facilitating such change? Be specific and provide actual examples. (10 marks)
      • Summary: Describe what you learned about change management; include your personal perspective on your learning of the concepts on change management as explored through the modules of this course. (10 marks)
      • References: Create an annotated bibliography of at least five references for the phase of change that you have selected. Include a short descriptive note about the content of each reference and/or when it would be useful. (10 marks)

      Completion Guidelines:

      • Ensure that you have addressed each of the requirements outlined in the Final Project.
      • Use complete sentences and paragraphs as well as headings for paragraphs relating to the same topic.
      • Provide a rationale for each statement you make and include your own ideas.
      • Where appropriate, provide actual examples of behaviours and statements made by employees within the organization in a manner that provides legitimacy for your judgments while protecting the identities of the employees.
      • Where appropriate cite references from the reading file or other resources you may have used for this project.

      For further details, consult the Guidelines for Writing Assignments and the Final Project section in the Course Guide.

      Final Project Grading Matrix

      Select an organization to study, either an organization of your choice or the assigned case study. If you opt for the case study, use Revolution at Oticon A/S by Gould, Stanford and Blackmon. The method used for the Oticon case should be the same as the method used in creating your own case. Be sure to respond to the questions and guidelines below.

      Note:

      The change that you study may not necessarily be an organizational change; it could be smaller change such as a departmental change or a change to a particular workstation or process.

      Questions Tips and Guidelines Feedback
      Overview & Introduction: Create an overview of the organization (history, type of product or service, type of organization, management style, organizational values, mission statement, and culture/history around the idea of change as well as characteristics of the leader/manager). Discuss the management/leadership style evident within the organization and/or department. If you use the case study as your organization, state this, and create an overview of that organization from the information provided in the case study. (10 marks) Demonstrate that you have studied the organization and identified the characteristics. You are also expected to discuss the management/ leadership style evident within the organization.  
      Assumptions: As you expand upon the characteristics of your organization (or case study), the employees within the organization, and the interventions that you propose, you will need to describe your assumptions about what the employees may do, how they may respond, and how you and they will deal with certain resources, time, and responses by others within the organization. Here you must state your assumptions about how you would expect the employees to behave (if you have not followed through directly) and rationale for your assumptions. (10 marks) Assumptions may include: what stage of change the change process the organization is at; what stage you are going to study; and what your experience or background is in relation to the organization.  
      Assessment: Using a tool for assessment, assess your selected organization as it prepares to move through or has moved through, one phase of change. Include what you have assessed (with rationale) and how you would conduct your assessment (with rationale).

      You will assess one of the following:

      • Readiness (the climate for change)
      • Resistance to change transition
      • Commitment to implementation and sustaining momentum
      • Institutionalization of change

      (20 marks)

      		 State the phase of change along with rationale and create a tool outlining questions to be asked. If you are using the case study, choose the transition phase or the implementation phase and provide rationale for the stage selected. If you select the transition phase, develop a tool for the assessment of resistance. If you select the implementation phase, then develop a tool for the assessment of commitment. You are expected to demonstrate an understanding of the appropriate assessment for the phase of change studied and include appropriate methods of investigation that are practical and acceptable to the organization.  
      Evaluation: Judge the state of the organization in relation to the phase that you are analyzing (readiness, resistance, commitment, or institutionalization) and provide a rationale for your judgment. In this evaluation, use the information from your assessment methods for your judgment. (10 marks) You may use force-field analysis or a combination of information gathering tools to look at the phase of change you’ve selected. Be sure to make sense, analyze, and refer to the course material and/or readings.  
      Strategies: Based upon your above judgment, outline a minimum of five strategies to facilitate the process of change throughout the phase of change that you have analyzed, incorporating the qualities described in your profile (Assumptions). These strategies should be ones that you as a leader could implement, and should be congruent with the information gathered in relation to organizational assessment. Be specific and provide examples. If the employees are not participating in the change process, demonstrate how your strategies may affect the employees involved, in the change process. Your strategies may be different if the employees are actively participating in the change processes. Provide a rationale for the strategies you propose and demonstrate how these strategies meet criteria and course standards for change interventions. (20 marks) Identify strategies that relate appropriately to the phase of change studied. Examples should include your personal methods of dealing with change and include reference to the course and/or literature. You ought to demonstrate comprehension of the phase of change, the effort and energies required by people to change, and their own attributes/strengths and shortcomings. The strategies should be appropriate to the phase and situation. You should make citations from the literature.  
      Future trends: Describe the importance of an organization being an ever-changing organization that would be able to cope with future change initiatives. What kind of a role would the management/leadership play in facilitating such change? Be specific and provide actual examples. (10 marks) Describe what the future state of the organization ought to be as it becomes an ever-changing organization. Provide examples.  
      Summary: Describe what you learned about change management; include your personal perspective on your learning of the concepts on change management as explored through the modules of this course. (10 marks) Summarize with a thoughtful statement regarding the findings on the specific case for this project and how it relates to change management overall. Be sure to provide a synthesis that gives a personal perspective of what you have learned from this course on change management within the progression of the modules and assignments.  
      References: Create an annotated bibliography of at least five references for the phase of change that you have selected. Include a short descriptive note about the content of each reference and/or when it would be useful. (10 marks) The purpose of this section is to encourage you to create a portfolio of references that you can refer to in the future. You should describe them in a way that would be useful for you in the future.  
      Total marks possible (100)   Total marks earned /100
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