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You will analyse the Lakeland Wonders case. In particular, you will analyse the nature of an organisational change project, taking into account the reasons for this change, and provide alternative solutions. You will also utilise frameworks to analyse the need for change and organisational culture that has an impact on change. This assessment is based on Topics 1, 3, 4, and 5 of the subject. The Lakeland Wonders case study is also available in the Assessment Resources folder. 

Questions 1. What are the reasons for the organisational change project for Lakeland Wonders? What change approach has been adopted by Cheryl Hailstrom in the organisational contexts in Lakeland Wonders? Is there a different approach that might have been better?

Questions 2. Critically apply either the PEST-based framework or the McKinsey 7S framework to analyse the need for change in Lakeland Wonders case.

Questions 3. What type of organisational culture would you say is evident in the Lakeland Wonders case? Justify your argument.

Questions 4. Prepare to map the stakeholders at Lakeland Wonders. Who are they and where do they belong on the map as shown in figure 7.1 in your textbook? Justify each of the stakeholders' position.

Questions 5. Discuss three major recommendations with justifications that you could provide to Cheryl Hailstrom, the new CEO of Lakeland Wonders for the success of the change initiative.