Assignment 1: Stories of Change Due Week 3 and worth
135 points
Read the Stories of Change section in Chapter 1 of
the textbook that describes how companies such as Hewlett Packard, IBM, Kodak,
and McDonalds have addressed significant changes within their organizations.
Write a four to six (4-6) page paper in which you:
1. Using Kotters model, identify the three (3) most significant errors made
out of all of the change stories presented and describe the ramifications of
those mistakes. 2. Make at least one (1) recommendation for each change story
that would have improved the effectiveness of the change process and explain
why that recommendation would have altered the outcome of the change process.
3. Attribute a change image to the leading managers or directors in each change
story and provide an explanation as to why that change image label is
appropriate. 4. Recommend a different strategy for managing change in each of
the one change stories presented and provide a justification for your
recommended strategy. 5. Use at least three (3) quality academic resources in this
assignment. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic
resources.
Your assignment must follow these formatting
requirements: Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12),
with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or
school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional
instructions. Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment,
the students name, the professors name, the course title, and the date. The
cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment
page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated
with this assignment are: Compare theories of change management and select an
appropriate theory for an organization change. Evaluate the reactions to
change including identifying signs of resistance and approaches to managing it.
Use technology and information resources to research issues in managing
organizational change. Write clearly and concisely about managing
organizational change using proper writing mechanics.Assignment 1: Stories of Change Due Week 3 and worth
135 pointsRead the Stories of Change section in Chapter 1 of
the textbook that describes how companies such as Hewlett Packard, IBM, Kodak,
and McDonalds have addressed significant changes within their organizations.Write a four to six (4-6) page paper in which you:
1. Using Kotters model, identify the three (3) most significant errors made
out of all of the change stories presented and describe the ramifications of
those mistakes. 2. Make at least one (1) recommendation for each change story
that would have improved the effectiveness of the change process and explain
why that recommendation would have altered the outcome of the change process.
3. Attribute a change image to the leading managers or directors in each change
story and provide an explanation as to why that change image label is
appropriate. 4. Recommend a different strategy for managing change in each of
the one change stories presented and provide a justification for your
recommended strategy. 5. Use at least three (3) quality academic resources in this
assignment. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic
resources.Your assignment must follow these formatting
requirements: Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12),
with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or
school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional
instructions. Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment,
the students name, the professors name, the course title, and the date. The
cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment
page length.The specific course learning outcomes associated
with this assignment are: Compare theories of change management and select an
appropriate theory for an organization change. Evaluate the reactions to
change including identifying signs of resistance and approaches to managing it.
Use technology and information resources to research issues in managing
organizational change. Write clearly and concisely about managing
organizational change using proper writing mechanics.
