Research Paper Assignment
The Change Initiative Paper will combine research and personal reflection. This paper should focus on analyzing a major change initiative in your business, college, or school. When writing this paper, you should incorporate terminology and models that were discussed in class. The paper should be 10-12 pages (double spaced, excluding title and reference pages) and follow the format outlined in the UC Dissertation Handbook and include, at minimum, the areas noted below. In addition, the paper should include extensive use of references from peer reviewed journals and other reputable sources.
Areas to consider when reflecting on your initiative:
A. Geographic setting (include information about where the organization is located, its culture, and demographic characteristics)
B. The organizational mission
C. What prompted the change initiative(s)?
D. Who initiated the change?
E. What was the goal of the change?
F. Were there problems along the way?
G. How were the problems addressed?
H. How did the change impact the constituents?
I. How the change initiative considered the individual.
J. How the change initiative considered groups.
K. How dissension, if there was any, was handled.
L. How did the change impact the mission of the organization?
Format your assignment according to the give formatting requirements:
• The answer must be using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, typed, with one-inch margins on all sides.
• The response also includes a cover page containing the student's name, the title of the assignment, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
• Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.