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Length: 3500 words (+/- 10%) Submission method options Alternative submission method Task Answer all the questions below. All answers will be based on your learning to date, including any wider reading you have done. N.B. Word counts are indicative of the length of the response. Overall, the word count for this assessment should be 3500 words (+/- 10%). Please refer to the marking guide for guidance and mark distribution. All of the questions relate to each other, that is, they build upon each other, so your response to one will inform how you respond to the others. Hence, please be certain to read all five elements of this assessment before you begin, to clearly understand how they are interconnected. Questions: 1) Identify the two, different, theoretical perspectives (ontologies or world-views) used in this subject, that underpin how we understand organisational change and explain how each is discussed in the textbook, the academic readings provided and in your wider reading. Go on to write a definition of organisational change using your own words and explain how it is related to, ie informed by, the two theoretical perspecitves (ontologies or world-views) of organisational change which you have discuss above. (c.400 words). 2) Using an organisation that you are familiar with (you may use information in the public domain, i.e. from organisational websites and other forms of media to assist you): a) Briefly introduce the organisation b) Identify and describe a change that is happening within it (including what the change is, how it is implemented, who the chnage agent’/s are, who is involved and how, and how employees are affected). c) Go on to explain how your definition (from section 1 above) is relevant to the change occurring in this organisation. (c.600 words). 3) a) Draw up a SWOT analysis, as a table, to assess what has caused the need for the organisational change which you identified in section 2 above, then explain, discuss and evaluate your analysis. b) Then, in your own words, (but using references to support you) identify and critically evaluate the benefits and drawbacks of using SWOT analyses, from both the objectivist and social contructionist perspectives, to determine the need for organisations to change. (c.750 words). 4) Using the textbook and wider reading, identify, explain and critically assess the key conceptualisations of role of the change agent, and then apply this to the organisation described above. (c.750 words). 5) Define both problem-centric and dialogic approaches to change. Identify which theoretical conceptualisation of organisational change (which you discussed in question 1) underpins each. Critically assess the benefits and drawbacks of each of these approaches. Go on to identify which of these approaches you would prefer to use to manage the change you identified in 2a and explain why. (c.1000 words). N.B. c. = around/about, so c.500 words means around 500 words Hint: All these questions are inter-related! For example, the way that you define organisational change and the theoretical perspectives/s that underpin your defintion of organisational change, will inform how you understand the change in the organisation that you have described. These also relate to how you then understand the role of the change agent and your choice of approaches to managing change in the organisation that you have described. In this way, each response to a question should build upon the foundation of the previous response/s. Use APA6 in-text referencing and provide a reference list of at least 10 relevant peer reviewed references (APA style) at the end of the paper. Rationale This assignment has been designed to: Assist you to develop your analytical and critical thinking skills Apply your knowledge of the key concepts, ideas and debates about organisationall change to a practical example Assess learning outcome 1 – Identify and define organisational change Assess learning outcome 2 – Assess and explain reasons for organisational change and explain why these are contested Assess learning outcome 3 – From a range of theoretical perspectives, identify, examine and critically analyse approaches to organisational change, and assess the outcomes. Marking criteria Criteria Mark High Distinction (42.5 – 50) Distinction (37.5 – 42) Credit (32.5 – 37) Pass (25 – 32) Fail (0 24.5) Identify two theoretical concepts of organisational change and explain how these are discussed in the textbook, the academic readings provided in module two, and your wider reading; go on to write a definition of organisational change using your own words,and explain how it is related to, ie informed by, the two theoretical concepts of organisational change you have discuss above . (c.400 words) / 5 Identification and explanation of theoretical concepts of organisational change are comprehensive, coherent and clearly based on the textbook and related readings, with all references provided. The definition of organisational change reflects the components present in the literature comprehensively and is clearly written from the students perspective. Well integrated with relevant theretical concept/s Identification and explanation of theoretical concepts of organisational change covers most key aspects present in the textbook and readings. References provided in most cases. The definition of organisational change reflects most of the components present in the material and is written coherently in the students own words.Clearly linked to relevant theoretical concept/s Identification and explanation of theoretical concepts of organisational change covers some of key aspects present in the textbook and related readings. References are provided in sufficient quantity to support most of the work. The definition of organisational change draws closely on the literature and is clearly paraphrased. Some linkage to relevant theorietical concept/s disucssed. Identification and explanation of theoretical concepts of organisational change covers material present in the textbook. Lacks some clarity. Some references are provided. Defintion is overly simplistic with a limited linkage theorectical concepts. Some refs. No, inappropriate or limited identification or explanation of theoretical concepts of organisational change is provided. No or very limited definitions of organisational change are given and little or non-relevant linkages to theoretical concepts.Few refs. Using an organisation you are familiar with (you may use information in the public domain, i.e. from organisational websites and other forms of media to assist you): Write a brief introduction about the organisation Identify a change that is happening within it. Go on to explain how your definition (from section 1 above) is relevant to the change occurring in this organisation. (c. 600 words). / 5 The student provides rich and comprehensive detail about the organisation that will enable an in-depth further examination. The section is written succinctly, drawing out the main points and issues relating to an internal change. The relevance of the change definition to the change occurrence is clearly set out, assessed and evaluated. The student provides a clear and detailed account of the organisation with descriptions and detail that will enable them to examine the internal change. The relevance of the change definition to the change occurrence is set out logically and considered carefully. The student provides a sufficiently detailed account of the organisation to enable them to examine the internal change. Provides a sufficient account from which to examine the internal change. The relevance of the change definition to the change occurrence is argued but is limited. Identification of organisation and description of chnage is underdeveloped, inhibiting deeper examination in other sections of this assessment. The relevance of the change definition to the change occurrence is attempted, but the relationship between them is under-developed and not convincing. Identification of organisation and description of the change is inadequate, insufficient, and unclear. The relevance of the change definition to the change occurrence is very limited and does not reflect the situation. Using a SWOT analysis (and table) (see Module 2.3), assess what has caused the need for change in the organisation, include explaining discussing and evaluating the analysis. In your own words, (but using references to support you) identify and critically evaluate the benefits and drawbacks of using a SWOT analysis to determine the need to change. (c. 750 words). / 10 The SWOT analysis is thorough, clearly set out and conclusions are drawn that emanate from the analysis. The critical evaluation clearly demonstrates a high level ability to assess and evaluate the benefits and drawbacks draws on theory and its relation to practice that is original and supported by readings and/or alternative perspectives. The SWOT analysis contains most aspects required and is set out clearly with some conclusions drawn from the analysis. The critical evaluation demonstrates a good level ability to assess and evaluate the use of SWOT, relating theory to practice in a detailed way, using readings and/or alternative perspectives. The SWOT analysis contains many aspects required. There may be some problems with clarity and detail but some conclusions from the analysis are evident. The critical evaluation of SWOT identifies, explains and applies important alternative theoretical concepts but occasionally lacks clarity or accuracy. Critique is limited. The SWOT analysis contains some of the aspects required, but there are some inconsistencies or limitations in the content. A few conclusions drawn from the analysis. The critical evaluation attempts to identify, explain and apply alternative theoretical concepts to assess and evaluate SWOT, but with some limitations, inconsistency and/or inaccuracy. Superficial critique. The SWOT analysis is limited. Although it contains some of the aspects required, there are some inconsistencies or limitations in the content. A few limited conclusions drawn from the analysis. Limited grasp of alternative theoretical concepts; lacking in critical examination. Using the textbook, the modules and wider reading, identify, explain and critically assess the role of the change agent, and apply this to the organisation in Q2. (c. 750 words). / 10 The role of the change agent is explained and supported through textbook and modules, and exceeds this by drawing on wider reading. The critical assessment draws deeply on theoretical perspectives to explore and critically assess the role of the change agent, using practice to illustrate points made. When examining the role of the change agent, draws upon the relevant readings to give a critcla account and is able to interpret the relationship between theory and practice accurately. Offers appropriate and relevant examples to support line of argument. When examining the role of the change agent, discusses key concpetualisations within the readings and identifies the relevant relationships between theory and practice. Offers some critical evaluation, but occasionally lack consistency. When examining the role of the change agent, is able to demonstrate the relationship between theory to practice, but provides limited critique of this. Some consideration of alternative perspectives is provided but tends towards being descriptive rather than critical. Is extremely descriptive. Reproduces information from lectures and readings. The critical assessment is very limited or non-existent. Relationships between theory and practice are underdeveloped and poorly argued. Define problem-centric and dialogic approaches to change. Identify which theoretical perspective underpins each. Critically assess the benefits and drawbacks of each of these approaches. Go on to identify which of these approaches you would prefer to use to manage the change you identified in 2a and explain why. (c. 1000 words). / 15 Shows deep critical reflection of and engagement with problem centric and dialogic approaches to change. A strong and reasoned argument, supported by wider reading is made to support the preferred approach. Integrates examples of practice into the line of argument. Shows detailed critical reflection of and engagement with problem centric and dialogic approaches to change. A well-reasoned argument is made to support the preferred approach that draws on the textbook and additional readings. Examples from practice provided to illustrate points made. Shows a degree of critical reflection of and engagement with problem centric and dialogic approaches to change. Relies heavily on the textbook. Notes alternative perspectives and provides examples where necessary to support conclusions. Describes the two approaches and lists the benefits and drawbacks. A preference is identified but justification for this is limited and superficial rather than meaningful. Shows a basic level of engagement with the subject material. Engagement with the two perspectives is minimal, and demonstrated understanding of them is limited. No or little evidence for choice is provided. Shows scant engagement with the subject material. Academic and professional communication skills: Each response follows a clear structure. Writing style must follow professional literacy: Citations and a final reference list that follows the APA6 guidelines accurately; the quality of writing and presentation: accurate mechanics (spelling, grammar, punctuation etc.); use respectful language to discuss all people; avoid emotive language; employ inclusive, non-sexist language. Minimum of ten (10) citations/references used overall. / 5 Structure uses clear and concise topic and linking sentences, and connected paragraphs. Sophisticated level of professional language achieved. Paragraphs succinct with excellent ability with grammar, vocabulary and spelling. Outstanding presentation.Minimum of ten relevant references. Impeccable use of APA6 Structure that uses paragraphs and sentences. Extensive use of topic and linking sentences. Leads the reader through the argument in a clear and logical way. Follows guidelines comprehensively. Professional literacy well demonstrated. Substantial ability with grammar, spelling and vocabulary.. Minimum of ten relevent references used overall. Accurate APA6 Clear structure. Adequate use of sentences and paragraphs. Guidelines followed clearly. Level of professional language used. Paragraphs are succinct. Generally good ability with grammar, and spelling; appropriate vocabulary. Minimum ten relevant references Some minor errors with APA6. Structure is apparent, fair use of topic and linking sentences and paragraphs. Some of the guidelines followed. Only general level of professional language achieved. Adequate level of control over grammar, fair ability with spelling and vocabulary. Minimum ten refs but lacks specificity. A range of inaccuracies with APA6. No apparent structure. Poor sentence and paragraph construction. Guidelines not followed. Language not professional, inclusive or respectful. Paragraphs off the point. Inadequate ability with grammar, poor vocabulary and spelling. Insufficient references and/or significantly inaccurate APA6 referencing. Presentation Please use a title page with the subject name and number; your name and student number; and the name and number of the assignment. List each question first, followed by your response to it. Place your list of references (in APA6 style) at the end of all the questions and answers. Include a screen-shot of the first page of the similarity report (from Turnitin) at the end of the assignment. Requirements You must submit this assignment first through Turnitin and attach a scren-shot of the first page of the Similarity Report to the assignment. For this assessment you are required to use APA referencing to acknowledge the sources that you have used in preparing your assessment. Please refer to the CSU referencing guide http://student.csu.edu.au/study/referencing-at-csu. In addition a very useful tool for you to use that demonstrates how to correctly use in text referencing and the correct way to cite the reference in your reference list can be found at https://apps.csu.edu.au/reftool/apa-6

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