Each student will write a paper that synthesizes all of the ideas from all assignments and reading in the course. The paper will be written as a case study of an organization that requires a change intervention; therefore, the emphasis is on the proposed change and strategy for that change.
Following an introduction with a thesis statement, the paper will include a brief overview of change theories and models (use the annotated bibliography to develop this section), an explanation of the color print change model (using Caluwé and Vermaak’s articles/books), a description of the change agent (from the change agent report – NOT in first person), a description of the organization for which the change is being proposed, and a change strategy.
Caluwé and Vermaak (2003) suggested six questions to determine the appropriate change strategy: (a) what should the outcome bring about; (b) what is the current reality and why is it so; (c) how substantial is the gap; (d) is there resistance to or energy for change; (e) are the change agents willing and able; and (f) given the responses to the previous questions, is change feasible?. Reflect on these questions as you develop your change strategy.
Implications of the change, including follower resistance and evaluation of the effectiveness of the post-change organization, must be considered.
Finally, the student will summarize the findings with a concise conclusion.
The student will cite the textbook, a minimum of ten articles from peer-reviewed journals, and Scripture. The paper will be between 3600-4500 words in length (at least 12 typed pages), not including the title or reference pages. Submit the Organizational Change Paper at the end of session seven by Sunday at 11:55 p.m.