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Assignment: Research Topics
Up to this point in the course, you have learned about the change process, the role of the change leader, ethical considerations, and the challenges and issues that bring about resistance during times of change. In this module, you also revisited leadership styles and studied some of the characteristics of effective followers.
Tasks:
Research the concepts, theories, and models explored in this course. 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 research, experience, and information accumulated in this course, in a minimum of 400 words:
• Identify three possible research topics related to organizational change.
• Discuss some of the problems or opportunities that each of these three studies addresses.
Offer specific suggestions for research. Support these suggestions with rationales, research sources, and/or examples from your own experience in leading change or participation in implementing change.
Submission Details:
• Post your responses to this Discussion Area.
• 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.
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