Homework: Diagnosing Change
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Introduction
Using the organization that your professor has approved, synthesize the organization's readiness for change. Evaluate whether or not to implement your new program, policy, practice, or procedure. Use a tablet, smartphone, laptop, desktop, or traditional video recorder to record a maximum of a 5 to 7 minutes dynamic video on the topics detailed below. Alternatively, you may submit a 4 to 6 pages paper instead of the video submission.
Instructions
Prepare and present a video that is a maximum of 5 to 7 minutes or write a 4 to 6 pages paper in which you:
A. Describe the company in terms of industry, size, number of employees, and history.
B. Analyze in detail the current HR practice, policy, process, or procedure that you believe should be changed.
C. Formulate three valid reasons for the proposed change based on current change management theories.
D. Appraise the diagnostic tools that you can use to determine an organization's readiness for change. Propose two diagnostic tools that you can utilize to determine if the organization is ready for change. Defend why you believe the diagnostic tools selected are the best choice for diagnosing change in the organization.
E. Using one of the diagnostic tools you selected, assess the organization's readiness for change:
a. Provide results of the diagnostic analysis.
b. Explain the results.
F. Interpret whether or not the organization is ready for change. Substantiate your conclusion by referencing current change management theories.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
a. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
b. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
c. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.
The specific course learning outcome associated with this homework is:
a. Evaluate an organization's readiness for change using an appropriate diagnostic tool and citing current change management theories.