Introduction
The Course Project is divided into three deliverables.
This Course Project will assist the student in utilizing the concepts in this class, assignments, textbook,
and instruction by your professor by doing a thorough analytical and in-depth review of organizational
change.
The first deliverable involves a comprehensive assessment of using images of change in a complete
analysis. This assignment will give you the experience of working with change images, how to
recommend and structure implementing a change in an organization, and how to apply human resource
management competencies. The second deliverable will involve selecting a diagnostic model that can be
used for the chosen organization. This part of the Course Project allows for demonstrating a strategic
leadership perspective. The final deliverable will culminate in the art of communicating the change and
how it aligns with the workplace environment and culture, along with how it will assist in exceeding the
organization's goals. Be sure to reach each deliverable in its entirety.
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The following will be accomplished in these three deliverables for Weeks 3, 5, and 7:
• Each deliverable must have 3 to 5 pages, not including title or references pages.
Each deliverable must have at least four references (peer-reviewed).
Please note the following points related to the research component of this Course Project.
Utilize multiple references using online research, including the DeVry University on-site or online
libraries. Also, consider using a public library or other area university or college library for print
resources. Additional secondary research sources that would be appropriate for this project may also be
used. The purpose of completing the research component for this Course Project is to include strong
references to support your findings.
Week 3: Research a small to mid-size (up to $1 billion in revenue) publicly traded company and their
methods of handling a significant change in the
organization. Analyze and write about images of change in the selected organization in a Change Analysis
-Images of Change Paper (include at least four references). This deliverable is due in Week 3.
Week 5: Determine a current or previous change in the
company. Analyze the barriers and resistors by writing a Determining the Change Paper (include at least
four references). This deliverable is due in Week 5.
Week 7: Analyze and create an employee-facing
communication-based on the change in your researched company. This is the Communicating the
Change Paper (including at least four references). This deliverable is due in Week 7.
Important Note!
DeVry librarians are a wealth of information and will help you find sources. Using the chat feature, you
can talk to them about what you need to find, and they will teach you how to use the library!
Determining the Change Paper (Due Week 5)
Select a diagnostic model you can utilize to review aspects of change activities and actions that have
been taken by the company chosen. As surmised by your earlier research, you are looking at the
company's parts and strategies for this analysis. It is acknowledged that this information will need to be
completed as you are looking at these companies as an outsider. Still, a thoroughly researched paper will
give enough data to allow some well-defended assumptions on your part.
When examining change through the lens of your selected change model, think about other courses you
have taken such as marketing, accounting, entrepreneurship, or any other classes you have taken at
DeVry or another university. In no less than 1-page of your paper, discuss how other disciplines
(marketing, accounting, finance, etc.) work with the human resources department to ensure overall
success of the change initiative(s) you have identified.
Here's what to do:
Here's what to do:
1. Select one diagnostic model (i.e., 6-box, 7S, congruence, or one of the others) to apply to the chosen
company. Choose the model that best identifies and measures the relevant aspects of the organization's
performance.
2. Apply the data obtained in your research by analyzing the chosen model. This will allow you to create
a diagnosis of the company's current state (as per the model's criteria).
3. Identify potential areas of resistance that may occur and at least one strategy to respond to each.
4. Make recommendations for further actions within the organizations and the rationale chosen for
these recommendations.
5. Write the paper, including each of the previous sections and analyses.
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Paper Formatting (Use current APA formatting)
• Use a title page.
• Font: 11-or 12-point Times New Roman.
• Running Head is not required.
• The paper is to be double-spaced with one-inch margins.
• Each section of your paper should have headings (per the sections you are developing) that will guide
the reader.
• Indent paragraphs.
• Insert page numbers at the top right.
• Use current APA for the in-text citations throughout the paper. If you need to become more familiar
with APA formatting, refer to the Library and tutoring for assistance.
• Include a separate reference page at the end of the paper. All references per APA are to be in
alphabetical order.
• Save your paper in the following format: Your last name, the initials of your first company com
discussed in the case study and the week of the deliverable.
• Review a template with APA title and reference page examples.
