Write two different definitions of organisational change

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Task - Answer all the questions below. Word counts are indicative of the length of the response. Overall, the word count for this assessment should be 3000 words. All of the questions relate to each other, that is, they build upon each other, so your response to one will inform how you respond to the others.

Questions:

1) Identify the two, different, theoretical perspectives (ontologies or world-views) used in this subject, which underpin how we understand organisational change, and explain and critically discuss their key ideas and features, drawing from the topic materials (overview, textbook, the required academic readings and online meeting material) provided and from your wider reading. Go on to write two different definitions of organisational change, one based upon the first theoretical perspective (ontology) discussed above, and the second based on the other theoretical perspective (ontology) discussed above. Briefly explain the link between each definition and its underlying theoretical perspective.  (500 words).

2) Using an organisation that you are familiar with (you may use information in the public domain, i.e. from organisational websites and other forms of media to assist you):

a) Briefly introduce the organisation

b) Identify and describe a change that is happening, or has previously happened, within it (including what the change is, how it is implemented, who the change agent'/s are, who is involved and how, and how employees are engaged and affected).

c) Go on to explain how your definitions (from Question 1 above) related to the change occurring in this organisation. (500 words in total).

Please note: In selecting a suitable organisation you will need to ensure that you can access the required relevant information about the organisation to be able to answer the above questions.

3) a) Draw up a SWOT analysis, as a table, to assess what has caused the need for the organisational change which you identified in question 2 above, then explain, discuss and integrate your analysis, including a conclusion that summarise the current state of the business and connects this to why the change was (or is being) implemented. b) Then, in your own words, (but using references to support you) identify and critically evaluate the benefits anddrawbacks (from both the objectivist and social constructionist perspectives) of using business SWOT analyses in general to determine the need for organisations to change. (c.700 words).

4) Using the subject materials (overview, textbook, required readings, online meeting material), as well as your wider reading, identify, explain and critically assess the key conceptualisations and ideas about of role of the change agent (that are relevant to your case), and THEN apply this analysis specifcally to the change in organisation described above. (c.700 words).

5) Using the subject materials (topic overview, textbook, relevant required readings and material from online meetings) as well as your wider reading, define and critically discuss both problem-centric and dialogic approaches to change. Briefly identify which theoretical ontology of organisational change (which you discussed in question 1) underpins each. Critically assess the benefits and drawbacks of each of these approaches to change management. Go on to identify which of these approaches you would prefer to use to manage the change you identified in 2a and explain why. (c.800 words).

Rationale - This assignment has been designed to:

  • Assist you to develop your analytical and critical thinking skills
  • Apply your knowledge of the key concepts, ideas and debates about organisationall change to a practical example
  • Assess learning outcome 1 - Identify and define organisational change
  • Assess learning outcome 2 - Assess and explain reasons for organisational change and explain why these are contested
  • Assess learning outcome 3 - From a range of theoretical perspectives, identify, examine and critically analyse approaches to organisational change, and assess the outcomes.

Presentation -

  • List each question first, followed by your response to it.
  • Place your list of references (in APA6 style) at the end of all the questions and answers.
  • This assignment MUST be submitted as a word.docx document, NOT as a pdf.

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len1794474

1/3/2018 5:36:11 AM

Australian student, total 3000 words, need it strictly as per the guidelines, I want HD marks. Task - Answer all the questions below. All answers will be based on your learning to date, including the topic overview, textbook, relevant required readings, online meeting material, and any wider reading you have done. N.B. Word counts are indicative of the length of the response. Overall, the word count for this assessment should be 3000 words. Please refer to the marking guide for guidance and mark distribution. All of the questions relate to each other, that is, they build upon each other, so your response to one will inform how you respond to the others. Hence, please be certain to read all five elements of this assessment before you begin, to clearly understand how they are interconnected.

len1794474

1/3/2018 5:36:05 AM

Hint: All these questions are inter-related! For example, the ways that you define organisational change and the theoretical perspectives that underpin these defintions of organisational change, inform how you understand the change in the organisation that you have described. These also relate to how you understand the role of the change agent, and inform your choice of approaches to managing change in the organisation that you have described. In this way, each response to a question builds upon the foundation of the previous response/s.

len1794474

1/3/2018 5:35:58 AM

Use APA6 in-text referencing and provide a reference list of at least 10 relevant peer reviewed references (APA6 style) at the end of the paper. Note: The use of grey literature, or media sites (which you may need to use to describe the organisation) does not count towards the required 10 peer-reviewed academic references. (Make sure that you understand the difference between grey literature and academic peer-reviewed literature). Online submission via Turnitin is required for this assignment. Details will be provided by your subject lecturer.

len1794474

1/3/2018 5:35:52 AM

Presentation - List each question first, followed by your response to it. Place your list of references (in APA6 style) at the end of all the questions and answers. This assignment MUST be submitted as a word.docx document, NOT as a pdf. Requirements - For this assessment you are required to use APA6 referencing to acknowledge all the sources that you have used in preparing your assessment. All ideas and information drawn from your reading of sources must be referenced. In addition a very useful tool for you to use that demonstrates how to correctly use in text referencing and the correct way to cite the reference in your reference list. This assignment must be submitted through Turnitin. It is recommended that your name, student ID and page number are included in the header or footer of every page of the assignment. Further details about submission in Turnitin are provided in On-line submission.

len1794474

1/3/2018 5:35:45 AM

Identification and explanation of theoretical perspectives (ontologies) of organisational change are comprehensive, coherent and clearly based on the subject materials and wider readings, with all references to support the work provided. The definitions of organisational change reflects the components present in the literature comprehensively and are clearly written from the student’s perspective. Well integrated with relevant theretical ontologies. The student provides rich and comprehensive detail about the organisation that will enable an in-depth further examination of the internal change. The section is written succinctly, drawing out the main points and issues relating to an internal change. The relevance of the change definitions to the change occurrence is clearly set out, assessed and evaluated.

len1794474

1/3/2018 5:35:40 AM

The SWOT analysis is thorough, clearly set out, well-integrated and a comprehensive conclusion is drawn that emanates from the analysis. The critical evaluation clearly demonstrates a high level ability to assess and evaluate the benefits and drawbacks of SWOTs, draws on theory and its relation to practice that is original and supported by readings and incorporates alternative perspectives. Relevant aspects of conceptualisation of the role of the change agent is clearly explained and supported using textbook, relevant required readings, etc, and exceeds this by integrating wider, relevant, reading. The critical assessment draws deeply on theoretical perspectives to explore and critically assess the role of the change agent, and supports arguments usng appropriate examples from practice. Scholarly, critical application of this understanding to the organisation in Q2.

len1794474

1/3/2018 5:35:33 AM

Scholarly, deep, critical discussion of problem-centric and dialogic approaches to change, and clearly and succinctly explains links to the underlying theoretical perspectives. A strong and reasoned argument, supported by relevant subject materials and relevant wider reading, is made to support the preferred approach. Integrates examples of practice into the line of argument. Good structure uses clear and concise topic and linking sentences, and connected paragraphs are well- organised into a logical flow. Sophisticated level of professional language achieved. Paragraphs succinct with excellent ability with grammar, vocabulary and spelling. Outstanding presentation and well proofed. Minimum of ten relevant references. Accurate use of APA6.

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