Discussion Post
• Why is vision essential to facilitating successful change in an organization? What is the correlation between a leader's role/vision and a successful change initiative? Describe a vision that you have seen/heard/read/viewed that you felt inspired successful change. How did this vision influence people's behavior and attitudes toward a major change initiative?
• According to the textbook, people are more motivated when "they are shown a truth that influences their feelings" than they are by analysis. Discuss the relevance of this statement for organizations growing and responding to change. What responsibility does a leader have to honor stakeholder concerns when "feelings" are the primary basis for the concerns?
• What levels of evidence are present in relation to research and practice, and why are they important regardless of the method you use?
• What factors must be assessed when critically appraising quantitative studies (e.g., validity, reliability, and applicability)? Which is the most important? Why?
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.