change management diagnostic models assignment
Order ID 53563633773 Type Essay Writer Level Masters Style APA Sources/References 4 Perfect Number of Pages to Order 5-10 Pages Description/Paper Instructions
Assessment Information
This assignment is designed to assess learning outcomes:
- Critically analyse current theory and best practice in change management.
- Develop a change management plan and outline its implementation demonstrating how managers and organisations manage change in a sustainable way.
This assignment is an individual assignment.
This assignment requires you to use the case study provided on the module webpage: Carlin, J., Dean, A., Kern, D., Searcy, R., & Stanley, J. W. (2011). Changing the Game at Cherokee Nation Entertainment. 17(3), 23–40.
- Critically analyse and apply one of the change management diagnostic models(McKinsey 7S Model) covered in this module to the case study, using it to identify the core issues/problems. (900 words)
- Develop an ethical change management plan for implementing change in the case study. (1,400 words)
- Your plan must include but is not limited to:
- Rationale for the Change
- Change Objectives and Principles
- Intervention(s)
- Required Resources
- Evaluation
NB: You are expected to conduct additional reading beyond what is covered in the module to strengthen your discussion.
You will need to attend and engage with the lectures and seminars to do well in this assignment. Please refer to the module webpage for relevant core resources, e.g. lectures and seminars slides, as well as textbook and readings.
Criteria for Assessment
This table details the weightings of the criteria by which the student’s work should be assessed.
Criteria
Proportion of overall module mark 1. Critical analysis of diagnostic model
15% 2. Application of diagnostic model
15% 3. Critical evaluation of case study for change management plan
15% 4. Application of relevant theory and concepts in change management plan
40% 5. Demonstration of knowledge/understanding of sustainability/ethical theories
15% Total
100%
Please refer to the Marking Rubric for information on how work is assessed and graded.
Word Count
The word count is 2,500. There will be a penalty of a deduction of 10% of the mark (after internal moderation) for work exceeding the word limit by 10% or more. The word limit includes quotations but excludes the bibliography.
Grade Boundary
Assessment Criteria or Element
60-69%
Very good
70-79%
Excellent
80-100%
Outstanding
Critical analysis of diagnostic model (15%)
Very good critical engagement with your chosen diagnostic model and good understanding of its content and issues. There are minor errors of fact or understanding (see script). Very good appreciation of relevant competing perspectives, while evidencing relevant credible sources. Reasonably clear and structured arguments, but there are errors with spelling, grammatical as well as citations and referencing.
Excellent critical engagement with your chosen diagnostic model and in-depth understanding of its content and issues. Excellent appreciation of relevant competing perspectives, while evidencing relevant credible sources. Clear, almost error free and well-structured arguments, with a coherent and seamless flow as well as excellent citations and referencing.
Outstanding critical engagement with your chosen diagnostic model and thorough understanding of its content and issues. Exceptional appreciation of relevant competing perspectives, while evidencing relevant credible sources. Very clear, error free and well-structured arguments, with a coherent and seamless flow as well as exceptional citations and referencing.
Application of diagnostic model (15%)
Very good level of evaluation and reflection is clear in your application of the diagnostic model, with minor errors of fact or understanding (see script). Very good investigation and scrutiny of the issues presented in the case study. Somewhat logically derived conclusions have been drawn.
Excellent level of evaluation and reflection is clear in your application of the diagnostic model. Excellent investigation and scrutiny of the issues presented in the case study. Logically derived, almost fully justified incisive conclusions have been drawn.
Exceptional level of evaluation and reflection is clear in your application of the diagnostic model. Outstanding investigation and scrutiny of the issues presented in the case study. Very logically derived, fully justified incisive conclusions have been drawn.
Critical evaluation of case study for change management plan (15%)
Very good understanding of the case study. It is clear you have considered some of the relevant issues and have assessed the strengths and weaknesses of some areas. There is very good evidence of description of events and actions.
Excellent understanding of the case study. It is clear you have considered a range of relevant issues and have assessed the strengths and weaknesses of various areas. There is in-depth evidence of description of events and actions.
Outstanding understanding of the case study. It is clear you have considered a wide range of relevant issues and have assessed the strengths and weaknesses of various areas. There is thorough in-depth evidence of description of events and actions.
Application of relevant theory and concepts in change management plan (40%)
Very good application of your knowledge and understanding of change management to create your plan. You have demonstrated very good, independent critical thinking. Very good application of the theories and concepts used in change management, with realistic and implementable solutions. You have shown some relevant reading on the subject and good use of the material to present a balanced plan. There are minor errors (see script).
Excellent application of your knowledge and understanding of change management to create your plan. You have demonstrated excellent, independent critical thinking. Excellent application of the theories and concepts used in change management, with very realistic and implementable solutions. You have shown relevant reading on the subject and intelligent use of the material to present a well-balanced and well-argued plan.
Outstanding application of your knowledge and understanding of change management to create your plan. You have put forward a confident and articulate view of your own, while showing evidence of independent, critical thought. Exceptional application of the theories and concepts used in change management, with highly realistic and implementable solutions. You have shown extensive relevant reading on the subject and intelligent use of the material to present a very well-balanced and well-argued plan.
Demonstration of knowledge/understanding of sustainability/ethical theories (15%)
Very good knowledge and understanding of sustainable/ethical issues related to change management plans. There is evidence of reading from a variety of valid sources.
Excellent knowledge and understanding of sustainable/ethical issues related to change management plans. There is evidence of wide-ranging reading from a variety of valid sources.
Exceptional knowledge and understanding of sustainable/ethical issues related to change management plans. There is evidence of very wide-ranging reading from a variety of valid sources.
RUBRIC
QUALITY OF RESPONSE NO RESPONSE POOR / UNSATISFACTORY SATISFACTORY GOOD EXCELLENT Content (worth a maximum of 50% of the total points) Zero points: Student failed to submit the final paper. 20 points out of 50: The essay illustrates poor understanding of the relevant material by failing to address or incorrectly addressing the relevant content; failing to identify or inaccurately explaining/defining key concepts/ideas; ignoring or incorrectly explaining key points/claims and the reasoning behind them; and/or incorrectly or inappropriately using terminology; and elements of the response are lacking. 30 points out of 50: The essay illustrates a rudimentary understanding of the relevant material by mentioning but not full explaining the relevant content; identifying some of the key concepts/ideas though failing to fully or accurately explain many of them; using terminology, though sometimes inaccurately or inappropriately; and/or incorporating some key claims/points but failing to explain the reasoning behind them or doing so inaccurately. Elements of the required response may also be lacking. 40 points out of 50: The essay illustrates solid understanding of the relevant material by correctly addressing most of the relevant content; identifying and explaining most of the key concepts/ideas; using correct terminology; explaining the reasoning behind most of the key points/claims; and/or where necessary or useful, substantiating some points with accurate examples. The answer is complete. 50 points: The essay illustrates exemplary understanding of the relevant material by thoroughly and correctly addressing the relevant content; identifying and explaining all of the key concepts/ideas; using correct terminology explaining the reasoning behind key points/claims and substantiating, as necessary/useful, points with several accurate and illuminating examples. No aspects of the required answer are missing. Use of Sources (worth a maximum of 20% of the total points). Zero points: Student failed to include citations and/or references. Or the student failed to submit a final paper. 5 out 20 points: Sources are seldom cited to support statements and/or format of citations are not recognizable as APA 6th Edition format. There are major errors in the formation of the references and citations. And/or there is a major reliance on highly questionable. The Student fails to provide an adequate synthesis of research collected for the paper. 10 out 20 points: References to scholarly sources are occasionally given; many statements seem unsubstantiated. Frequent errors in APA 6th Edition format, leaving the reader confused about the source of the information. There are significant errors of the formation in the references and citations. And/or there is a significant use of highly questionable sources. 15 out 20 points: Credible Scholarly sources are used effectively support claims and are, for the most part, clear and fairly represented. APA 6th Edition is used with only a few minor errors. There are minor errors in reference and/or citations. And/or there is some use of questionable sources. 20 points: Credible scholarly sources are used to give compelling evidence to support claims and are clearly and fairly represented. APA 6th Edition format is used accurately and consistently. The student uses above the maximum required references in the development of the assignment. Grammar (worth maximum of 20% of total points) Zero points: Student failed to submit the final paper. 5 points out of 20: The paper does not communicate ideas/points clearly due to inappropriate use of terminology and vague language; thoughts and sentences are disjointed or incomprehensible; organization lacking; and/or numerous grammatical, spelling/punctuation errors 10 points out 20: The paper is often unclear and difficult to follow due to some inappropriate terminology and/or vague language; ideas may be fragmented, wandering and/or repetitive; poor organization; and/or some grammatical, spelling, punctuation errors 15 points out of 20: The paper is mostly clear as a result of appropriate use of terminology and minimal vagueness; no tangents and no repetition; fairly good organization; almost perfect grammar, spelling, punctuation, and word usage. 20 points: The paper is clear, concise, and a pleasure to read as a result of appropriate and precise use of terminology; total coherence of thoughts and presentation and logical organization; and the essay is error free. Structure of the Paper (worth 10% of total points) Zero points: Student failed to submit the final paper. 3 points out of 10: Student needs to develop better formatting skills. The paper omits significant structural elements required for and APA 6th edition paper. Formatting of the paper has major flaws. The paper does not conform to APA 6th edition requirements whatsoever. 5 points out of 10: Appearance of final paper demonstrates the student’s limited ability to format the paper. There are significant errors in formatting and/or the total omission of major components of an APA 6th edition paper. They can include the omission of the cover page, abstract, and page numbers. Additionally the page has major formatting issues with spacing or paragraph formation. Font size might not conform to size requirements. The student also significantly writes too large or too short of and paper 7 points out of 10: Research paper presents an above-average use of formatting skills. The paper has slight errors within the paper. This can include small errors or omissions with the cover page, abstract, page number, and headers. There could be also slight formatting issues with the document spacing or the font Additionally the paper might slightly exceed or undershoot the specific number of required written pages for the assignment. 10 points: Student provides a high-caliber, formatted paper. This includes an APA 6th edition cover page, abstract, page number, headers and is double spaced in 12’ Times Roman Font. Additionally, the paper conforms to the specific number of required written pages and neither goes over or under the specified length of the paper. GET THIS PROJECT NOW BY CLICKING ON THIS LINK TO PLACE THE ORDER
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