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492 All Weeks Discussions and Assignment Entire Course
AMP492
Week 1 Discussion
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1
Describe
a change situation that you have participated in or observed. What lasting
images do you have, both good and bad, that may be useful in this course?
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2
Using
the cases described in chapter 1 of the textbook as a reference, describe why
there are limits on what managers of change can achieve.
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Week 2 Discussion
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1
After
reading the “Chipping Away at Intel” case study, what was a pressure for change
(internal, external, or environmental)? Give an example of a similar pressure
for change that was experienced by another organization (in the news, where you
worked, or any other organization).
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2
Explain
the difference between first-order and second-order change and cite an example
you have either been involved with or observed.
AMP492
Week 3 Discussion
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1
Explain
this statement by Palmer, Dunn, and Akin on page 122 of the textbook: “The
apparent option of not using a model (for diagnosis) is not a real option; the
choice is whether we use one that is explicit or one that is implicit.”
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2
Would
the image of change chosen affect the diagnostic model used? Explain why and
how, or why not with examples based on the readings thus far in the course.
AMP492
Week 4 Discussion
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1
Select
two reasons why people resist change and, for each of them, suggest a method
for overcoming that resistance. Which two types of change resistance do you
think are most common and why?
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2
The
lecture and textbook state that some change is welcomed and embraced. Describe
why some change is viewed favorably and describe what change leaders should
learn from the idea of “welcomed change.”
AMP492
Week 5 Discussion
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1
Chapter
7 in the textbook says that when you consider coach, interpreter, director, and
navigator as change managers, you should assume that they have an active role
in the initiation, support, and outcomes of organizational change. What does
that mean and why is it significant?
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2
If
multiple changes were occurring simultaneously in an organization, would it
make sense to merge them into one large change initiative? Why or why not?
AMP492
Week 6 Discussion
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1
Visions
fail for many reasons, as noted in the textbook. In the “Role of Vision at
Mentor Graphics” case study at the end of the chapter, why did the vision at
Mentor Graphics fail?
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2
Should
organizations have both a vision statement and a mission statement? If you were
to lead an organization and you could have only one, a mission or vision
statement, which would you choose and why?
AMP492
Week 7 Discussion
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1
Some
experts say that effective communication is the most important factor in
successfully leading change. Do you agree, and can you cite examples that
support your view?
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When
communicating a change, which role is more important: reporter of information
or sense maker? Why?
AMP492
Week 8 Discussion
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1
Which of
Kotter’s 8 steps are critical to sustaining change? (You can list multiple
steps.) Why do some change leaders fail to properly address sustaining change?
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2
Why is
the celebration of milestones important when implementing major change? Explain
your position.
AMP492
Week 2 Assignment
Details:
Read the
“Chipping Away at Intel” case at the end of chapter 3 in the text. In a paper
of 750-1,000 words, address the following questions that relate to why
organizations change.
1.
1. Of the environmentalpressures
for change (fashion, mandated, geopolitical, market decline, hypercompetition,
reputation and credibility), which one(s) was/were experienced by Intel, and
what facts from the case support your choice(s)?
2.
2. Of the internalpressures
for change (growth, integration, collaboration, reestablishment of
organizational identities, new broom, and power and political pressures), which
one(s) was/were experienced at Intel, and what facts from the case support your
choice(s)?
3.
3. Are there limits to the changes that can be accomplished at
Intel? Why or why not?
4.
4. Describe why it is important for change managers to have a
clear, personal understanding about the pressures that lead to change.
Prepare
this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide,
located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
Directly
quoted source material may not exceed 10% of the paper’s content.
Due to
its inherent unreliability, Wikipedia is not considered an acceptable source
for use in academic writing.
Please
refer to “AMP-492: Module 2 Pressures for Change Grading Rubric” for this
assignment. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment;
therefore, students should review the grading rubric prior to beginning the
assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for
successful completion of the assignment.
AMP492
Week 4 Assignment
Details:
Read the
“Boeing” case study at the end of chapter 5 in the textbook.
Create a
PowerPoint presentation of 10-15 slides (including title and reference slides)
that teaches one or more of the diagnostic models from chapter 5 to a group of
students.
Select
one or more of the diagnostic models that you believe provides a framework for
identifying the key factors in the Boeing case. Using the speaking notes area
where appropriate, address these specific points:
1.
1. Describe the advantages of using a diagnostic model.
2.
2. Explain why the chosen model is appropriate for this case.
3.
3. Assess the organization’s readiness for change.
5.
5. Use the speaking notes area, where appropriate, to ensure
that you address all aspects of the assignment.
Grading
will be based on content, support for the change model selected, persuasiveness
of argument, grammar, word-use and spelling, and visual appearance.
While
APA style format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid
academic writing is expected and in-text citations and references should be
presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA
Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
Please
refer to “AMP-492: Module 4 Boeing Grading Rubric” for this assignment.
Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore,
students should review the grading rubric prior to beginning the assignment to
become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful
completion of the assignment.
AMP492
Week 6 Assignment
Details:
Conduct
research on the vision statements of organizations. Find a vision statement
that you feel provides an engaging picture of the future of an organization of
your choice and has enough detail that others can relate to it in a meaningful
way. In a paper of 750-1,000 words, address the following:
1.
1. Explain the difference between a vision statement and a
mission statement.
2.
2. Explain how the vision statement you chose is appropriate for
the organization.
3.
3. Describe why having an appropriate vision can help an
organization.
4.
4. Does the vision statement encourage organizational change?
Why or why not?
5.
5. What is the current vision statement and how would you
improve the vision statement for the organization you chose? What is the
rationale for your recommendation?
6.
6. Note that some organizations may use the term “vision
statement,” while others may use language such as “our vision” or simply
“vision.”
Prepare
this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide,
located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
Directly
quoted source material may not exceed 10% of the paper’s content.
Due to
its inherent unreliability, Wikipedia is not considered an acceptable source
for use in academic writing.
Please
refer to “AMP-492: Module 6 Vision Statement Paper Grading Rubric” for this
assignment. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment;
therefore, students should review the grading rubric
prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment
criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.
AMP492
Week 8 Assignment
Details:
This is
a CLC assignment.
Read the
“Transformation at the IRS” case study. In a paper of 1,250-1,500 words, with
your instructor-assigned group, address the following:
1.
1. Who are the stakeholders in this case, and which ones are
most important. Why?
2.
2. What prompted the change effort, and what was targeted to
change?
3.
3. Why was the proposed change controversial?
4.
4. Evaluate the change using Kotter’s 8-step model and explain
how it was used, or could have been adopted for use, in this case.
5.
5. After this case took place, the IRS considered outsourcing
their collections (overdue tax collections). Would you recommend this plan? Why
or why not?
6.
6. What are some of the managerial challenges facing the IRS
going forward?
Prepare
this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide,
located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
Directly
quoted source material may not exceed 10% of the paper’s content.
Due to
its inherent unreliability, Wikipedia is not considered an acceptable source
for use in academic writing.
Please
refer to “AMP-492: Module 8 CLC: Transformation at the IRS Grading Rubric”
for this assignment. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the
assignment; therefore, students should review the grading rubric prior to
beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and
expectations for successful completion of the assignment.
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