Diagnosing Change

Diagnosing Change

Choose an organization. Synthesize the organization’s
readiness for change. Evaluate whether or not to implement your new program,
policy, practice, or procedure (Choose Only One). Submit a four to six (4-6 Max) page paper.

Write a four to six (4-6 Max) page paper in which you:

1. Describe
   the company in terms of industry, size, number of employees, and history.
2. Analyze
   in detail the current HR practice, policy, process, or procedure that you
   believe should be changed.
3. Formulate
   three (3) valid reasons for the proposed change based on current change
   management theories.
4. Appraise
   the diagnostic tools that you can use to determine an organization’s
   readiness for change. Propose two (2) diagnostic tools which you can utilize
   to determine if the organization is ready for change. Defend why you
   believe the diagnostic tools selected are the best choice for diagnosing
   change in the organization.
5. Using
   one (1) of the diagnostic tools you selected, assess the organization’s readiness
   for change.
   1. Provide
      results of the diagnostic analysis
   2. Explain
      the results
6. Interpret
   whether or not the organization is ready for change. Substantiate your
   conclusion by referencing current change management theories.

Your assignment must follow these
formatting requirements:

• Be
  typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch
  margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or
  school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional
  instructions.
• Include
  a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name,
  the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and
  the reference page are not included in the required assignment page
  length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this
assignment are:

• Evaluate
  an organization’s readiness for change.
• Analyze
  diagnostic models relevant to various aspects of the change management
  process.
• Use
  technology and information resources to research issues in managing
  organizational change.
• Write
  clearly and concisely about managing organizational change using proper
  writing mechanics.