Discussion Post: Measuring Change
When implementing a change, it is critical to evaluate the change utilizing metrics. Metrics can be qualitative or quantitative in nature. For this Discussion post, think about a time that your organization (past or present) underwent a major organizational change initiative. Then, provide answers to the following:
A. Share details about the organizational change.
B. Explain how the change was assessed and evaluated.
a. What type of metrics were utilized?
b. What were the benefits and drawbacks associated with the metrics utilized?
c. What revisions to the metrics would you make to gather more information about the change initiative? Explain.
The response must include a reference list. One-inch margins, double-space, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.
Reference
• Chapter 10 in Organizational Change: An Action-Oriented Toolkit
• Maria Beuren, I., & dos Santos, V. (2019). Enabling and coercive management control systems and organizational resilience. Revista Contabilidade & Finanças - USP, 30(81), 307-323.
• Sætnan, A. R., Tøndel, G., & Rasmussen, B. (2019). Does counting change what is counted? Potential for paradigm change through performance metrics. Research Evaluation, 28(1), 73-83.
• Wieters, L., Wenzlau, K., & Perez, L. (2020). The power of a 360-degree program evaluation for a nonprofit organization. Organization Development Review, 52(3), 96-98.