Module 4: Module 4 - M4 Assignment 1 Discussion
Assignment 1: Using a Change Model
In this module and in your readings, you were introduced to several models of change and the philosophies and frameworks on which they were based. You were also made aware of the different types of challenges that cause resistance to change strategies. In this module's discussion, you will analyze a change model of your choice and evaluate its merits and applicability. For this discussion, use the context of your current (or previous) organization or that of an organization with which you are familiar.
Tasks:
Identify a change model that you might employ if you were a change leader in your organization and were about to implement a change initiative.
Research challenges to organizational change and the change model of your choice. Use resources from professional literature in your research. Professional literature may include the Argosy University online library resources; relevant textbooks; peer-reviewed journal articles; and websites created by professional organizations, agencies, or institutions (.edu, .org, or .gov).
On the basis of your research and experience, in a minimum of 400 words, respond to the following points:
Identify a model and explain why you chose this model, comparing its merits against its shortcomings. Include a discussion on how you might adjust for or mitigate the shortcomings.
Through research, find a case example where your chosen change model was used in a real-world situation. Describe and evaluate its success or failure in bringing about change.
Conclude with your thoughts on whether the case example cemented your choice or caused you to start considering another model. Explain.
Submission Details:
By
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
, post your responses to this
Discussion Area
.
Through
Friday, March 31, 2017
, comment on at least two of your classmates' responses. You can ask technical questions or respond generally to the overall experience. Be objective, clear, and concise. Always use constructive language, even in criticism, to work toward the goal of positive progress. All comments should be posted to the appropriate topic in this
Discussion Area
.
Assignment 1 Grading Criteria
Maximum Points
Initial response was
:
Insightful, original, accurate, and timely
Substantive and demonstrated advanced understanding of concepts
Compiled/synthesized theories and concepts drawn from a variety of sources to support statements and conclusions.
16
Discussion Response and Participation
:
Responded to a minimum of two peers in a timely manner
Offered points of view supported by research
Asked challenging questions that promoted discussion
Drew relationships between one or more points in the discussion
16
Wrote in a clear, concise, formal, and organized manner.
Responses were error free.
Information from sources, where applicable, was paraphrased appropriately and accurately cited.
8
Total:
40
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1. Module 4: Module 4 - M4 Assignment 1 Discussion
Assignment 1: Using a Change Model
In this module and in your readings, you were introduced to
several models of change and the philosophies and frameworks
on which they were based. You were also made aware of the
different types of challenges that cause resistance to change
strategies. In this module's discussion, you will analyze a
change model of your choice and evaluate its merits and
applicability. For this discussion, use the context of your
current (or previous) organization or that of an organization
with which you are familiar.
Tasks:
Identify a change model that you might employ if you were a
change leader in your organization and were about to implement
a change initiative.
Research challenges to organizational change and the change
model of your choice. Use resources from professional literature
in your research. Professional literature may include the Argosy
University online library resources; relevant textbooks; peer-
reviewed journal articles; and websites created by professional
organizations, agencies, or institutions (.edu, .org, or .gov).
On the basis of your research and experience, in a minimum of
400 words, respond to the following points:
Identify a model and explain why you chose this model,
comparing its merits against its shortcomings. Include a
discussion on how you might adjust for or mitigate the
shortcomings.
Through research, find a case example where your chosen
change model was used in a real-world situation. Describe and
evaluate its success or failure in bringing about change.
Conclude with your thoughts on whether the case example
cemented your choice or caused you to start considering another
model. Explain.
2. Submission Details:
By
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
, post your responses to this
Discussion Area
.
Through
Friday, March 31, 2017
, comment on at least two of your classmates' responses. You
can ask technical questions or respond generally to the overall
experience. Be objective, clear, and concise. Always use
constructive language, even in criticism, to work toward the
goal of positive progress. All comments should be posted to the
appropriate topic in this
Discussion Area
.
Assignment 1 Grading Criteria
Maximum Points
Initial response was
:
Insightful, original, accurate, and timely
Substantive and demonstrated advanced understanding of
concepts
Compiled/synthesized theories and concepts drawn from a
variety of sources to support statements and conclusions.
16
Discussion Response and Participation
:
Responded to a minimum of two peers in a timely manner
Offered points of view supported by research
Asked challenging questions that promoted discussion
Drew relationships between one or more points in the discussion
16
Wrote in a clear, concise, formal, and organized manner.
Responses were error free.
Information from sources, where applicable, was paraphrased
3. appropriately and accurately cited.
8
Total:
40
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Exciting Discussion about Models!!
