aaaaIn this written assignment, you will provide an analysis of the case study titled “Welcome Aboard, But Don’t Change a Thing” by Eric McNulty. Use the following questions as a guideline to write your essay:
1. Analyze and explain the approach to change at this company.
2. What do you think is Cheryl’s biggest challenge in her quest for transformative change at this organization? What are some of the barriers and drivers to this change initiative?
3. Compare Cheryl’s situation with those you have faced in your professional and/or personal life, what would you have done differently if you were Cheryl?
This assignment should be 3 to 5 pages in length; it must be double spaced, with one inch margins, using 12 point font size. Please use APA reference style.
Rubric
Case Study Analysis Rubric
Case Study Analysis Rubric
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProvides In-depth Analysis
Student exercises critical thinking and reasoning to provide insight and assessment of case presented
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEvidence of Research
Student researches topic in-depth to inform using various sources (text, outside scholarly references, credible sources).
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAddresses Assigned Topic
Student directly addresses issues/questions posed to assess situation/problem/opportunity.
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDemonstrates Originality
Student demonstrates creativity to enhance understanding of situation and to provide recommendation(s) based on course content and outside research
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeExercises Proper use of Grammar and APA
Use of formal writing skills (punctuation, spelling, organization, transitioning, and vocabulary), and proper application of APA guidelines
20.0 pts
Total Points: 100.0
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SubmissionWeek Five Discussion Topic Question:
In chapter five (5), we learn organizational change can take on various nature specifically (i) emergent change and planned change, (ii) incremental change and transformational change, and (iii) first-order, second-order and third-order change.
Select a hypothetical organization or an organization you are familiar with and explain
the nature of the change and the current and potential future impact of digitalization and
social media (See Ch. 5 coverage of the impact of digitalization and applications of social
media (pp156-160). Describe the characteristics of the digital tools and social media technologies that the organization uses to attract customers and increase its profitability.Week Four Discussion Topic Question:
Organizations can adopt various types of diagnostic tools and models in implementing change initiatives as discussed in chapter four in the textbook. Such models can deal with the functioning of organizations as a whole while focusing on organizational performance (Six-Box Organizational, 7-S Framework, Star Model, etc.); other models can emphasize the strategy-organizational change relationship (Gap Analysis, PESTLE, Scenario Planning, etc.); and models that can provide a diagnosis of readiness for change (The Receptive Organizational Context, Absorptive Capacity, Innovative Organization, etc.)
Select two of these models and explain how they can help an organization sustain its competitive advantage?Week Six Discussion Topic Question:
After reading chapter 6, think about the vision and strategic plan in an organization of your chosen whether real or hypothetical. What is your position on the debate of vision and change? Does vision help or hinder change? Does change need visionary leaders? Use your viewpoints and perspective on the discourse of vision and change to explain the decision making of a change initiative in that organization.The first chapter of the textbook discussed three specific examples of organizational change by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Centre, Sears, and J. C. Penney. In most organizational change situations, the outcome of the change process is often a result of the approach(es) adopted whether narrative/multi-perspective or traditional (quantitative, statistical).
Using these stories as an example, can you talk about a positive and negative change story you have experienced in your personal or professional life and discuss the lessons for managing change you have learned?Week Three: DTQ Two
Thoughtfully answer the discussion board question and post your individual response of 150 and 250 Words to the forum discussion board by Wednesday of every week and respond to two peers’ postings of 75 and 150 words on two different days in order to get full credit. Please note that if responding to a peer on the same day you submit your original post, it will count towards the two days requirements.
Discussion Topic Question:
Select two internal pressures for organizational change presented in chapter three in the textbook you have experienced or seen. Explain the prevalence of a change issue with a business you are familiar with and discuss some actions you can take as a change leader to overcome these barriers.Refer to the six images of managing change in your text. Select one of the images and offer a detailed discussion as to its characteristics. What are the advantages and disadvantages of the image you have chosen? In a time of great volatility especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, do you think this image would be effective at managing change?Week Three: DTQ One
Thoughtfully answer the discussion board question and post your individual response of 150 and 250 Words to the forum discussion board by Wednesday of every week and respond to two peers’ postings of 75 and 150 words on two different days in order to get full credit. Please note that if responding to a peer on the same day you submit your original post, it will count towards the two days requirements.
Discussion Topic Question:
Select two environmental or external pressures for organizational change presented in chapter three in the textbook you have experienced or seen. Explain the prevalence of a change issue with a business you are familiar with and discuss some actions you can take as a change leader to overcome these barriers.In this written assignment, you will provide an analysis of the case study titled “The Capital One Financial Story” Exercise 4.1 on pages 125-127 in Chapter four of your textbook.
The case analysis essay should:
– Include a brief introduction or background of the case;
– Address the problems identified in the case;
– Provide recommendations to improve the issues identified in the case.
Use the following questions as a guideline to write your essay:
1. The ‘built-to-change’ model has been promoted as desirable for most, if not all organizations. However, from a corporate management perspective, what are potential disadvantages of developing a built-to-change organization?
2. From the perspective of an individual employee, what are the benefits of working in a built-to-change organization?
3. For the individual employee, what are the potential disadvantages of working in a built-to-change organization?
4. Capital One Financial operates in a fast-moving sector. To what extent will built-to-change design principles apply to organizations in other industries with different environments?
This assignment should be 3 to 5 pages in length; it must be double spaced, with one inch margins, using 12 point font size. Please use APA reference style.
Rubric
Case Study Analysis Rubric 2
Case Study Analysis Rubric 2
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProvides In-depth Analysis
Student exercises critical thinking and reasoning to provide insight and assessment of case presented
20.0 pts
Full Marks
0.0 pts
No Marks
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEvidence of Research
Student researches topic in-depth to inform using various sources (text, outside scholarly references, credible sources).
20.0 pts
Full Marks
0.0 pts
No Marks
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAddresses Assigned Topic
Student directly addresses issues/questions posed to assess situation/problem/opportunity.
20.0 pts
Full Marks
0.0 pts
No Marks
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDemonstrates Originality
Student demonstrates creativity to enhance understanding of situation and to provide recommendation(s) based on course content and outside research
20.0 pts
Full Marks
0.0 pts
No Marks
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeExercises Proper use of Grammar and APA
Use of formal writing skills (punctuation, spelling, organization, transitioning, and vocabulary), and proper application of APA guidelines
20.0 pts
Full Marks
0.0 pts
No Marks
20.0 pts
Total Points: 100.0In this written assignment, you will critique and reflect upon our weekly discussions and all our readings by offering insightful analysis.
This assignment should be 2 to 3 pages in length; it must be double spaced, with one inch margins, using 12 point font size. Please use APA reference style. No need to write out the questions.
Please do the self-assessment exercise on page 49. What is Your Image of Managing Change?
Once completed (including calculating results), please proceed to reflect on a work-related situation, preferably where you either initiated a change (individually or as part of a team) or was a recipient of some change initiative in an organization. Proceed to discuss some of the key items identified in the self-assessment i.e. creating sense of urgency, communicating (before, during, and after), sharing information, engaging in sensemaking, articulating vision, inviting participation, explaining the proposed change, managing external pressures, resisting forces, preparing for unexpected problems, building coalition, listening to various stakeholders concerns, persuading followers, establishing realistic benchmarks, evaluating change initiative,and readdressing problems with change.
Briefly describe the situation/problem, and then proceed to explain your involvement – how you managed these initiatives either as a leader or as a follower.
Rubric
Reflection Paper Rubric
Reflection Paper Rubric
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCritical Insight
Student explores issues/problems from critical standpoint using class resources (lessons, text, slides, discussions).
25.0 pts
Full Marks
0.0 pts
No Marks
25.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeKnowledge of Subject Matter
Student demonstrates strong understanding of subject matter
25.0 pts
Full Marks
0.0 pts
No Marks
25.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePast Experience
Student provides insight to inform on issues/problems based on past experiences, hindsight, and lessons-learned; use of examples and/or stories to enhance understanding of topic
25.0 pts
Full Marks
0.0 pts
No Marks
25.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar and APA
Student employs formal writing skills and strong grammar skills (punctuation, vocabulary, organization, transition of thought) as well as use of proper APA guidelines for both bibliography/references and Intext Citations
25.0 pts
Full Marks
0.0 pts
No Marks
25.0 pts
Total Points: 100.0
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