This assignment should meet the following learning outcomes:
1. Develop and articulate a critical knowledge understanding and analysis of change and the management of change situations.
2. Demonstrate the ability to apply relevant change theory to practice using appropriate techniques of inquiry.
3. Analyze and critically evaluate aspects of change and leadership theory and practice under investigation.
4. Effectively communicate an appropriate solution to a particular change management and leadership case under investigation.
Assessment Details:
Assessment 1: Case-Based Assignment (2,000 words)
Assessment Tasks:
Introduction - Cite at least 2 (two) concepts of change management and concisely discuss each. Also, identify the key points in the assignment.
2. Content and Analysis
2.1 Briefly discuss the background of the organisation under investigation and analyse the situation or risk that needs to be resolved.
2.2 If you will be hired as the Change Manager of Gosfield Park, identify, and critically evaluate the type of change Gosfield brothers want to implement. Was the Gosfield brother's method of introducing change in Gosfield Park appropriate? Please substantiate your response giving suitable reasons.
2.3 As a Change Manager, what change theory and leadership theory would you have used to overcome workers' resistance to change and drive success to the case situation?
2.4 Develop a Communication Management Plan that should have been used by the GostleId brothers to effectively manage and lead the proposed change management programme. Present the plan in tabular form with textual explanation. (Follow the format specified in Annex A)
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ANNEX A
Communication Management Plan
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| Information to be Communicated |
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| Communication Objectives |
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| To whom the information will be communicated |
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| Format and delivery mechanism for the communication |
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| When to communicate the information |
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| Responsible for communicating the information |
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| Who will authorise to communicate the information |
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| How changes in the communication process be managed |
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| Flow of communication |
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| Escalation process to resolve any communication-based conflicts or issues |
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3. Conclusion - draw conclusion from analyses and findings and emphasise what should be done differently in the case.
4. References - Implement Harvard style of referencing from at least 15 references not older than 2007 from varied sources.
Attachment:- Case.rar