This report is the platform via which you demonstrate your understanding of CM concepts and
process covered in this course.
It relates to the below course objectives:
CO8: Analyze the strategic role of HRM in OD and the CM process, identifying best practice
CO9: Research and interpret CM trends and terminology relating to their current or prospective
industry
You are required to research and complete this report and analysis
This report has two parts
Please ensure you complete and submit Part 1 and Part 2
Option A: Leading Organization Change
You’re the Director of HR and designated internal change agent for an organization about to
undergo a major change.
Your CEO has requested that you produce a report on leading organization change which will be
circulated to senior management by way of an introduction to the planned change and an
overview of CM.
Your goal: To educate regarding the CM process and promote buy in
Your report should include the following seven sections :
- An introduction to CM, types of organization change, and this planned change
- The relevance of models for diagnosing and understanding organizations, including
your selected model for this planned change
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- Methods for creating a suitably adaptive organizational culture
- Leadership’s role in the CM process
- What leadership can expect when the change process is underway
- A summary of the benefits of following your recommended process
Part2: Journal and Reflection Summary
The Strategic Role of HRM in the CM Process
Summarize your findings as regards best practice in the following three areas (10 points each):
Creating a climate for change
Identification and management of key stakeholders
The definition and significance of effective and regular communication
Reference List
Cite your reference sources in full using APA citation style
Organization Change: Theory and Practice: 5th Edition
Burke, W.W. (2017). Organization Change: Theory and Practice (5th ed).Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications.
ISBN-13: 978-1506357997 ISBN-10: 1506357997
Web Link
The Heart of Change Field Guide: 1st Edition
Cohen, D.S., Kotter, J.P. (2005). The Heart of Change Field Guide (1st ed.). Boston, MA: Harvard Business Review Press.
ISBN-13: 978 – 1591397755 ISBN-10:1591397758