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
Assignment Question
The Context
This assignment can either be based on your past or present experiences. You are required to write about an organizational Change Programme or Initiative that you are currently experiencing or had experienced.
The Task
You have just being promoted to head a new division or department of your organisation wherein the performance over the past 3 years based on the Balance Scorecard metrics had been less than average compared to other department or division in your organisation.
The top management had directed you to spearhead and bring about the desired changes to improve the department’s overall performance based on measurement using the Balance Scorecard.
Changes in various areas will need to be identified and managing and leading a successful change management is critical.
- Detail the types of changes required for your department or division after having undertaken a problem identification.
- Identify who are the main stakeholders and change agents you need to work with to successfully affect the change initiatives you are planning and strategizing?
- What change model or models will you find appropriate to be used in your change initiatives?
- What strategies will you use to overcome resistance to change that you are planning to introduce?
You should use the web, media, books and journals, library and other resources to write the assignment in a Management Report format. Where applicable and relevant, you are also encouraged to conduct fieldwork and interviews of the organization or individuals to collect relevant information for your report.
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Instructions for the Management Report:
Your report (not exceeding 4000 words) should incorporate the following:
(a) Executive Summary ( 5%)
200-300 words, not to be included in the word count.
(b) Introduction ( 10%)
You should clearly identify the selected organisational change programme or initiative to be investigated and providing the background as to why it was introduced ( its objectives), the nature or types of change involved.
(c) Main Body( 65%)
You should identify suitable theories, frameworks or models to use in the report and be organised under appropriate sub-headings on the requirements listed as follows:
- Detail the types of changes required
- Identify who are the main stakeholders and change agents
- What change model or models will you find appropriate to be used
- What strategies will you use to overcome resistance to change
(d) Conclusion( 10%)
Direct the end of your report to the Group CEO to convince him of your findings and
recommendations.
(e) Citations and References( 10%)
Harvard-style reference system with in-text and end text referencing list.
Have a minimum of 10 references.
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Further Instructions
- Font Style: Times New Roman & Font Size: 12
- Line Spacing: 1.5
- Page Layout/Orientation: Portrait
- All the margins should be set about 25mm on both sides (i.e. left & right) of each page.
- Numerical Systems (e.g 1.0, 1.1 and 1.1.1) should be used for each section and sub- section.
Word Count
- Your word count should not include your reference list. You should provide your word count also at the end of your report.
- Exceeding the word count by more than 10% will result in a penalty of 10% of your marks for your work.
- If your work is significantly shorter, then you will probably have failed to provide the level of detail required.
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Assessment Grading Criteria
Classification Mark (%) Description Distinction 70-100 As for “60-69 marks” band plus the following: Shows clear evidence of wide and relevant reading and an engagement with the conceptual issues. Develops a sophisticated and intelligent argument. Shows a rigorous use and a sophisticated understanding of relevant source materials, balancing appropriately between factual detail and key theoretical issues. Materials are evaluated directly and their assumptions and arguments challenged and/or appraised. Shows original thinking and a willingness to take risks. Commendation 60-69 Shows strong evidence of critical insight and critical thinking. Shows a detailed understanding of the major factual and/or theoretical issues and directly engages with the relevant literature on the question set. Develops a focused and clear argument and articulates clearly and convincingly with a sustained train of logical thought. Shows clear evidence of planning and appropriate choice of sources and methodology/concepts/models. Pass 50-59 Shows a reasonable understanding of the major factual and/or theoretical issues involved. Shows evidence of planning and selection from relevant sources. Demonstrates some knowledge of the relevant literature. Text shows, in places, examples of a clear train of thought or argument. Text is introduced and concludes appropriately. Marginal Fail 40-49 Shows some awareness and understanding of the factual or theoretical issues, but with little development. Misunderstandings are evident. Shows some evidence of planning, although irrelevant/unrelated material or arguments are included Poor Failure <40 Fails to answer the assignment question or to develop an argument that relates to the question set. Does not engage with the relevant literature or demonstrate acknowledge of the key issues. Contains clear conceptual or factual errors or misunderstandings. Academic honesty
Please acknowledge all references and sources that you use in your work. This is not just good manners but also academic honesty.
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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. The 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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