Homework: Risks & Managing Resistance
In this week's homework, we see how external pressures from competitive shifts and internal pressure for a new leader can drive change. Practice using what you have learned to council Jack White on how plan this change in a way that will minimize resistance and risks to achieve success.
Read the following scenario from Ch. 8, "Resistance to Change," of Managing Organizational Change: A Multiple Perspectives Approach:
o Scenario: Jack's Dilemma
Write a 525 to 700 words paper in which you:
1. Identify the risks associated with the need for change in Strickland Corporation.
2. Describe the different approaches Jack may consider that could be used to manage resistance.
3. Examine an approach that would be appropriate in minimizing resistance to change.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. 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.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.