Change Rationales
Consider an organizational change that you are familiar with. Provide an evaluation of the change initiative, and then respond to the following questions:1. What is the rationale presented for the change?2. What are the internal and external pressures considered in the change?3. To what extent are single versus multiple rationales utilized?——————————-Required ResourcesTextPalmer, I., Dunford, R., & Buchanan, D. (2017). Managing organizational change: A multiple perspectives approach (3rd ed.). Retrieved from https://redshelf.com/• Chapter 3: Why Change? Contemporary Pressures and Drivers• Chapter 4: What Change? A Diagnostic ApproachRecommended ResourcesArticlesCronshaw, S., & McCulloch, A. (2008). Reinstating the Lewinian vision: From force field analysis to organization field assessment. Organization Development Journal, 26(4), 89-103. Retrieved from the ProQuest database.• This article takes a critical look at the concepts of force-field analysis and a reconstruct of the process for a great effectivenessKee, J. E., & Newcomer, K. E. (2008). Why do change efforts fail? Public Manager, 37(3), 5-12. Retrieved from the ProQuest database.• This article reviews the concepts of failing change efforts and the leadership behaviors that facilitate the shortcomings.Langley, A., Smallman, C., Tsoukas, H., & Van De Ven, A. H. (2013). Process studies of change in organization and management: Unveiling temporality, activity, and flow. Academy Of Management Journal, 56(1), 1-13. Retrieved from the EBSCOhost database.• This article focuses on the process of change and how and why things develop, emerge, grow or end over a period of time.Paquin, J. P., & Koplyay, T. (2007). Force field analysis and strategic management: A dynamic approach. Engineering Management Journal, 19(1), 28-37. Retrieved from the ProQuest database• This article takes a critical look at strategic management and the impact on the organizations. The content reviews the dynamic of stale versus aggressive change management strategies.MultimediaKyredis, K., & Breitenmoser, K. (Producers). (2008). Managing change in a large organization (Links to an external site.) [Video file]. Retrieved from the Films On Demand database.• This video provides a detailed look at the stages of change and the factors that shape the need for change.
