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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. Analyse 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 1: Case-Based Assignment (2,000 words)
Case:
Resistance to Threatened Identities: Unexpected Reactions to Orthodox Change by Peter Maclean and Patrick Dawson
Assessment Tasks:
1. Introduction - provide a concise discussion on the definition and concepts of change management; background of the case; and objectives of the assignment.
2. Content and Analysis
2.1 If you were a change agent, critically analyse and evaluate the type of change that was initiated by the CEO of Australian coal mine. As a change agent, decide which theory of change and leadership theory can be adopted to drive success in the case situation.
2.2 Critically explain and analyse the miners' general views that initiated change as:
a. Threat to their occupational community
b. Varied forces of implications for change resistance.
2.3 Prepare an Communication Plan for continuous change management for both employees and managerial performance at the Australian coal mine. Present the plan in tabular form with textual explanation. (Follow the format specified in Annex A)
3. At least 15 references not older than 2006 from varied sources.
Assessment 2: Refereed Article on Change Management (800 words)
Article 1 - Leading Through Change
Article 2 - Change Management in Practice: Why Does Change Fail?
Article 3 - Moving Beyond Fear for Small Business Success
Assignment Tasks (Article Critique)
1. Select theories/concepts of leading and managing change that are applicable to the article with articulated critical understanding.
2. Make a critical review of the article. Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the opinions of the author and discuss both the positive and negative points based on your overall judgment.
3. Discuss your own point of view on how change can be implemented based on your evaluation. Relate your critical analysis to any of the theoretical models of change.
4. Have at least 15 references with year not older than 2006 from varied sources.
Instruction: There are three articles provided below with its corresponding links.
Choose only one article for critical analysis. Write the title and number of the article chosen in your assignment.
Attachment:- MLC.rar
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