University Canada West Research Methods for the Organizational Change Essay

Compare, contrast, and offer conclusion/analysis of change models

1.Using the table below, compare and contrast eight key elements of six major change management models that you have learned to determine their utility in managing organizational change.

–Use your own best judgement to rate in the table(1=low, 2=medium, 3=high) provided how well each of the 6 key change models incorporate the 8 most important factors of change. You will come to your conclusion based on your research into the 6 models. There is no wrong/right answer. This is an exercise in your ability to understand terms, apply critical thinking and to defend that thinking.

INTRODUCTION: Give a introduction to your assignment stating the why identifying and leading change is important. Also write what you are doing in this report

-Write a very short and clear explanation of each change model and then a very brief explanation of why each of the 8 change factors is important in the field of change management. This now allows you to present the table (example below) with your ratings of the different models

ANALYSIS: This is where you provide your analysis based on the numbers found in the table.

-Which column heading has the highest total on the bottom line? This answer is what you have concluded is/are the most common factors found within the 7 major change management models. Why do you think that is? If you rated them all the same then you must explain why.

–Which row (each of the change models) has the highest total on the far right? Which change management model has the highest total according to your assessment? Why did you come to that conclusion?

CONCLUSION & RECOMMENDATION:

-Which of the change management models or a combination thereof is in your view the BEST approach for organizations to use in aligning the need for internal change with a changing external or internal environment? What can make a difference in what you recommend?

Other points to remember

-Please submit in Turnitin in the portal under Week 3

-Follow APA guidelines

-Write minimum 5 to 6 references

About 2000 words