Reference no: EM132245712 , Length: word count : 2000

Assignment

Individual Assignments :

Individual assignments are designed to develop your ability to (1) diagnose an organization or issue (2) lead, manage, or evaluate change. Please do not wait until the last minute to submit your assignments, as I do not accept late work.

Formatting Requirements

12 point Times New Roman

Word limit of 2000 words; please adhere to this limit. Since the assignment has a word limit, make each word count. Avoid empty sentences that add little to your analysis or recommendations.

Single-space

1-inch margins

Instructions

Read "Northwell Inc." and answer the following questions by critically analyzing the situation, weaving course content into your answers, and developing convincing recommendations. Assume you are a management consultant whom Northwell has hired to review their situation and make recommendations.

Part 1 (900-1100 words)

As a consultant, convince Northwell upper management of what you believe are the important issues that Northwell should address. Divide part 1 into four sections as described below. The sections need not be equal in word length.

1. Important issues from concepts and material of Chapter 1

2. Important issues from concepts and material of Chapter 2

3. Important issues from concepts and material of Chapter 3

4. Important issues from concepts and material of Chapter 4

Part 2 (900-1100 words)

As a consultant, recommend what Northwell should do for each important issue brought up in part 1. Recommend actions that should be taken in the next 6 months and within the next 3 years. Be convincing in your arguments. For part 2, divide your response into the following four sections. Again, the sections need not be equal in word length.

5. Recommendations pertaining to issues discussed in Part 1 of your paper from topics found in Chapter 1

6. Recommendations pertaining to issues discussed in Part 1 of your paper from topics found in Chapter 2

7. Recommendations pertaining to issues discussed in Part 1 of your paper from topics found in Chapter 3

8. Recommendations pertaining to issues discussed in Part 1 of your paper from topics found in Chapter 4

Hints for Completing the Assignment

2000 words is not a lot of space to write about issues and recommendations. What you will need to do is choose the most important/critical issues involved in the case. If you have room to spare, mention the other important issues, but do no sacrifice your ability to complete the task at hand. Also, choose your words carefully. Avoid repetition unless necessary for clarity. Pick one issue per chapter, and don't forget that you need both short- and long-term recommendations for each issue.

Case Study - Northwell Inc.

Questions for Class Discussion

1. What are the management and strategic issues that Northwell face?

2. What are the opportunities, costs, benefits, and strategic implications of developing the Internet site?

3. What decision would you make here and how would you implement your choice?

Resource:

Implementing Organizational Change: Theory into Practice By Bert Spector

Chapter 1 - Organizational Change
Chapter 2 - Theories of Effective Change Implementation
Chapter 3 - Mutual Engagement and Shared Diagnosis
Chapter 4 - Organizational Redesign

Attachment:- Case Study - Northwell Inc.rar