...Edexcel Level 7EDSMLASSESSMENT ACTIVITY | | Unit Name: | STRATEGIC CHANGE MANAGEMENT | Unit Number: | 03 | Credits: | 10 | Assessor: | Prof. Krishna Mohan .M | Internal Verifier: | | Aim: Strategic change impacts on the human resources structure of the organization and this often means a restructuring of the workforce or changes in working practices. Almost inevitably, change will generate resistance from some, particularly those who feel that the change will have no positive benefits for them. Other people may resist change simply because they prefer status quo. Organizations need to ensure that they have strategies in place to manage resistance to change and this should be part of the overall model that they adopt for managing the change. Once in place, progress towards change will need to be monitored. Strategic change management is most effective when an organization actively seeks the participation of all relevant stakeholders. A change management strategy will be effective only if it has the support of all stakeholders. If they are to have a sense of ownership, stakeholders need to have the opportunity to contribute to the development of the change strategy. Learners will develop an understanding of the models of strategic change and the role that stakeholders play in this process. They will then examine the need for change in a selected organization and plan the implementation of a model for change. Summary of learning outcomes To achieve this unit...
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...Assignment brief Unit number and title Unit 3: Strategic Change Management Qualification BTEC – LEVEL 7 – Extended Diploma in Strategic Management & Leadership Start date 7th September 2015 End Date 28th September 2015 Assessor Pierre Arman Assignment Due Date Assignment title 25th Oct 2015 Understanding the need for and aspects of Strategic Change Management The purpose of this assignment is to provide learners with understanding and skills to assess the need for strategic change in organizations and how to empower them to take engagement actively in the process of strategic change management. Scenario It is the realities of today, change is imperative for a healthy and sustainable success of today’s organizations. To this end, every organization undergoes a change process so as to compete with the changing market circumstances. You are required to identify the need for change in any department or area in your chosen organization and you have to state why there is a need for change and how will you plan and implement it effectively. Task 1 Understand the background to organisational strategic change 1.1 Discuss models of strategic change and their differences (AC 1.1). 1.2 Evaluate the relevance of models of strategic change to your chosen organisations in the current Economy (as of the current situation which is the best suitable model) (AC 1.2). 1.3 Assess the value of using strategic intervention techniques in your chosen organisations...
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...Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership – Level 7 Unit 3 Strategic Change Management CONTENT Introduction Understand the background to organisational strategic change 1.1 Discuss models of strategic change 1.2 Evaluate the relevance of models of strategic change to organisations in the current economy 1.3 Assess the value of using strategic intervention techniques in organisation Understand issues relating to strategic change in an organisation 2.1 Examine the need for strategic change in an organisation 2.2 Assess the factors that are driving the need for strategic change in an organisation 2.3 Assess the resource implications of the organisation not responding to strategic change Be able to lead stakeholders in developing a strategy for change 3.1 Develop systems to involve stakeholders in the planning of change 3.2 Develop a change management strategy with stakeholders 3.3 Evaluate the systems used to involve stakeholders in the planning to change 3.4 Create a strategy for managing resistance to change Be able to plan to implement models for ensuring on going change 4.1 Develop appropriate models for change 4.2 Plan to implement a model for change 4.3 Develop appropriate measures to monitor progress Conclusion References Introduction There are numerous objectives of an arranged change. Fundamentally the objectives are meant to enhance the capacity of the association to change in accordance with changes...
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...3.1 Develop systems to involve stakeholders of RDA in the planning of change. (AC 3.1 : Develop systems to involve stakeholders of RDA in the planning of change). The family business owned by Bob bought another firm named RDA. Since there were polarities in both personal and professional relationship between the key players i.e Bob, his son Jack and Bob’s ex-life partner Betty who was also a long time associate and COO of the firm. RDA involved itself as a consultant to identify concrete goals and bring changes. The following steps and systems were used to involve the stake holders. • Conducted numerous strategic interviews with Bob, Jack and Betty on individual and group level which allowed them to express both personal and professional obstacles which was hindering the process of transition. • Implement unambiguous job description by clarifying roles and responsibilities of all stakeholders. • Developed consistent policies which were both clear and official to be strictly followed by Bob and Jack and further implementing the policies to the entire firm. • Forcing Bob to be more pro-active in giving Jack both macro and micro understanding of the business • Initiating leadership training to Bob enabling him to set limits on Jack’s unproductive approach. • Scheduling specific times for Bob and Jack to interact and revamp their personal relation. • Sitting Jack and Betty down to identify their goals and express the underlying issues. • Impart training to all stakeholders...
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...1.1 Discuss models of Strategic change with reference to Macedonia. (AC 1.1: Discuss models of strategic change). The Macedonia is located in Balkan Region and declared freedom in 1991.the population around 3 million. The country is starting to improve their economy and democratic environment with the goal to integration with European Union. Their system highly adopt to communism style and unemployment was very high. The country divided in too much variety by ethic, regional and religious and there were no democratic environment. Every place the communism style practiced and there is no way for new investment or development opportunities. Lewin's Change Management Model Unfreeze Stage The Macedonia population segmented by ethically, politically and there was no leadership system practiced. The Macedonians life style is totally communism style and there was no support to government from them. They failed to improve the economy even they have low population. The lack of democratic practices and conflict resolution create an unstable situation in the country. The Macedonian Federation of Trade Union (CCM) start the transition from communist to democratic through its lost privilege connection to the government. Mr. Tim Lewis brought in as a partner by an organization-consulting firm under contract with Swiss Agency For Development And Corporation. The CCM has to recognize the areas that need to change. The government is politically unstable and the development of economy...
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...QCF LEVEL 7 EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP STRATEGIC CHANGE MANAGEMENT ASSIGNMENT UNIT: STUDENT NAME : COLLEGE ID : TUTOR : SUBMISSION DATE : WORD COUNT : TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction …………………………………………………………………………… 03 LO1. Understand the background to organizational strategic change 1.1 Discuss a minimum of three established models of strategic change, highlighting the differences in approach. 1.2 Evaluate the relevance of models of strategic change, and using examples from organizations, Explain why the models for change are appropriate in their selected examples. 1.3 Assess the value of using strategic intervention techniques that are used in organizations. LO2. Understand issues relating to strategic change in an organization 2.1 Examine the need for strategic change in an organization. 2.2 Show an understanding of the forces that are impacting on an organization and driving the need for Change. 2.3 Assess the resource implications of the organization not responding to strategic change. It is Expected that learners will assess the relevant financial, human and physical resources. LO3. Be able to lead stakeholders in developing a strategy for change 3.1 Develop systems to involve stakeholders in the planning of change. The systems need to be Appropriate...
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...Planning of Change Posted on December 24, 2012 by John Dudovskiy Organisational stakeholders of business need to be involved in planning strategic changes. The extent of involvement of each type of stakeholder in the planning of the change depends on a range of factors such as their influence, their importance, and the degree to which changes are going to affect them. The extent of involvement of each type of stakeholder in the planning of the change is best explained by referring to the following graph. Figure 1 Stages of stakeholder involvement in change processes Source: Change Management Toolbook (2010) On the basis of graph above, employees and managers as the main internal stakeholders at Company need to be involved in change planning process to the extent of ‘co-creating’. The degree of involvement of company’s main external stakeholders – customers, on the other hand has to be limited to ‘testing’, whereas the company’s suppliers and shareholders need to be involved in the planning of change to the extent of ‘selling’ Additionally, “decision – makers may commission market surveys or mandate market research institutes so as to early perceive emergent stakeholder groups and their claims” (Zimmermann, 2011, p.225) in order to reflect their viewpoints regarding the change initiatives. It is important to note that the system to involve stakeholders in the planning for change presented...
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...DELL INC Strategic Planning at United Parcel Service (UPS) Case Analysis Name Student ID Course Code Course : : : : Harinath Mathavan 30109283 BUMGT 5926 Strategic Management of Change Contents 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 4.1. 4.2. 4.3. 5.0 5.1. 5.2. 5.3. 6.0 7.0 Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 2 Company Background ...................................................................................................... 2 Strategic Planning: Critical Assessment .......................................................................... 3 Strategic Problems and Solutions..................................................................................... 4 Strong Local and Regional Government Regulations ...................................................... 4 Rising Fuel Prices............................................................................................................. 4 Intense Competition ......................................................................................................... 5 Strategic Opportunities and Exploitation Strategy ........................................................... 5 Expansion of E-Business .................................................................................................. 5 Geographical Expansion .................................................................................................. 5 Business to...
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...Student Assignment Covering Form |Course/Unit Information | |Course |Pearson (Edexcel) BTEC Level 7 – Diploma / Extended Diploma in Strategic Management & | | |Leadership | |Unit No. |Unit 14 | |Unit Name |Strategic Supply Chain Management and Logistics | |Unit code |D/602/2357 | |Batch |I 1501 – SSCML - Sredharran | |Instructor Information | |Name |Sredharran Sampath | |Phone |0529059903 | |Skype | ...
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...Unit 3 Strategic Change Management Prepared by: Task 1: Discuss the Models of Strategic Change There are numerous hypotheses about how to oversee change. The greater part of the hypotheses begin with administration and change administration master, John Kotter who is a teacher at Harvard Business School and widely acclaimed change master. The accompanying eight stages in the change procedure are his commitment. 1- JOHN KOTTER: Eight steps to transforming an organization (Kotter.J, 1995) Building up a feeling of direness Framing a capable directing coalition Making a dream Conveying the vision Enabling others to follow up on the vision Arranging and making transient wins Merging enhancements creating still more change Regulating...
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...Contents Introduction Task 1 – Examine the past performance of your company to identify areas with the need for change. 2 3-4 Task 2 – Discuss any three models of change and evaluate their relevance of these models to contemporary organizations in Myanmar economy. Assess the value of using strategic intervention techniques in organizations. Determine the efficacy of applying these models to your organization. 5-7 Task 3 – Develop a change management strategy for your organization that involves stakeholders and a strategy for managing resistance to change. Formulate and evaluate a system to involve stakeholders in the planning of change. 8-9 Task 4 – Create an appropriate model for change in your organization and draw a plan to implement and develop measures to monitor it. 10-11 References 1|Page Delta Net Media Company is one of the largest and most innovative Media (Paid Satellite TV Network) & Internet Service Provider Company in Myanmar. Delta Net offer consumers in two different categories, DTH – Direct to Home satellite television network and MPS – Multi Play Services which adds satellite broadband internet to television network service. Delta Net is providing these services nationwide in Myanmar. It was launched in November 2010 and started with total 48 channels including sports, entertainment, news, movies, music so on and later expands to 83 channels as of 2013 and keep expanding the network to provide varieties of channels for consumers to...
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...19: Business and Management Studies Title of case study: Redesigning strategic change to enhance employee engagement during intense organisational transformation 1. Summary of the impact The Change Management Consortium (CMC) is a collaborative network of academics and organizations seeking to improve knowledge and practice on staff engagement in the strategic implementation of change. Research done at the University of Bath has helped organizational members of the CMC internally to improve employee trust and to build commitment to change. The CMC provides member organizations (including: Aviva, Ernst & Young, GKN, GlaxoSmithKline, Kraft Foods, the Ministry of Defence and T-Mobile) with opportunities to utilise highly relevant research findings in order to create cross-organizational dialogues on improving practice. The broad aim of the research is to move from strategies for change based on alignment with management requirements, to strategies for change informed by employee engagement. One of the CMC members, Her Majesty’s Revenue and Custom’s (HMRC) provides a specific case example of the benefits of this research, which led to acknowledged improvements in trust and employee engagement. 2. Underpinning research Longitudinal research has underpinned the development of an approach to the strategic implementation of change that: (1) emphasises the significance of understanding each organisation’s context before designing and rolling out the implementation of change (reference 1);...
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...Managing Resistance to Change August 24, 2010 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Organizations initiate change efforts for countless reasons. Failure to properly manage these changes can cause an organization to decline or even fail. Most organizations are faced with ongoing changes due to internal and external pressures. These pressures can lead to strategic changes that affect the entire organization or incremental changes that have a direct impact on a specific area. Given the economy today, organizations must continually scan their external business environment to maintain their competitive advantage by making internal adjustments. Whenever you have change that moves employees from a known to an unknown state, you can best believe you will encounter resistance. Taking employees out of their comfort zone creates fear and uncertainty which results in resistance. Employees resist change for a number of reasons such as a lack of understanding around the change, personal conflicts, differing perceptions, mistrust, social disruption or the potential for loss on a personal level such as power, status and influence. Most of these barriers are a result of ineffective communication. Effective communication can be seen as the bloodline through a change process. Without it, you risk failure to your change initiative. When a change initiative is undertaken, it’s important the organization employ a change manager who is skilled and competent in change management. Change managers must be...
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...Master of Business Administration (MBA) LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY at ESOFT Metro Campus, Sri Lanka Academic Year 2014-15 MN7127ES: Change Management and Consultancy Assessment 1: Individual Report Strategic Change Case Study: GreenHealth-Cranberry1 Merger ABSTARCT This report contains the analysis of the case study of merger process of two UK based parasitical companies, GreenHealth and Cranberry. This report discuss deep inside analysis of two companies during the pre-merger stage and post-merger stage. Balogun and Hope Hailey’s Change Kaleidoscope model, Jonson’s Cultural Web Model and Kotter’s Change Steps has consider for this analysis. Contents 1.0 Introduction: 4 2.0 Case Study Analysis 5 2.1 strategic change context in January 2012, at the start of the merger process 5 2.2 compare and contrast the culture of GreenHealth and Cranberry before the merger (2011) with the new GreenHealth-Cranberry after the merger 8 (2013). 2.3 Critical evaluation of the change process that took place during 2012-13 11 3.0 Conclusion 14 4.0 Reference 15 1. Introduction GreenHealth is a UK based manufacture of vitamins, minerals and herbal supplements based on Reading, England. Company established in 1902 family owned company and currently employs 930 staff. Total revenue in 2011 is £237 million. GreenHealth’s products sold through high street retailers such as Holland and Barrett, and...
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...Discuss the models of change management and using one change model, show how an organization you know introduced change successfully. Highlight how resistance to change was managed Table of Contents INTRODUCTION 3 CHANGE MANAGEMENT 3 ESSENCE OF CHANGE MANAGEMENT 4 Attributes of Successful change management 5 CHANGE MANAGEMENT MODELS 5 1. LEWIN’S CHANGE MANAGEMENT MODEL 5 2. MCKINSEY 7S MODEL 8 Advantages of McKinsey 7-S Model 10 Disadvantages of McKinsey 7-S Model 10 3. KOTTER’S 8 STEP CHANGE MODEL 10 Advantages 14 Disadvantages 14 4. Action Research Model 14 5. The positive model 16 6. ADKAR Change Management Model 17 Transition of WWF Kenya Country Office to WWF KENYA (National office) using Action Research Model 19 Resistance to change 22 Types of resistance to change 22 Management of resistance to change 23 References 24 INTRODUCTION CHANGE MANAGEMENT Organizational development (OD) is a field of study that addresses change and how it affects organizations and the individuals within those organizations. Effective organizational development can assist organizations and individuals to cope with change. Change is the vein that keeps an organization alive and change management can make or break the organization. Change management is technical term for the approach to change organizations, teams or/and individuals from their current state to desired future state. Change management can also be described as an...
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