MGT492 Week 1 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2017
December
dq 1
Discuss
the concept of “image.” How does image affect one’s interpretation of
an organization? How does it affect how one approaches organizational issues?
How does image affect function and outcomes in an organization?
dq 2
Analyze
the six images of managing change presented in your text. Identify the key
elements each of the six images proposes for change management. Discuss why
these traits are significant to managing change successfully.
MGT492 Week 2 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2017
December
dq 1
Compare
and contrast the concepts of environmental and organizational pressure. How do
these pressures affect an organization?
dq 2
Identify
a contemporary organization that is currently dealing with an organizational or
environmental pressure that has the potential to be disruptive to the
organization. Describe the organization and the pressure it currently faces.
Provide two potential actions the organization can take in order to respond to
the pressure, and describe the potential consequences of each response.
MGT492 Week 3 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2017
December
dq 1
Discuss
the purpose of using a diagnostic instrument/model to help manage change.
Describe the key aspects that an instrument/model should effectively identify
or outline in order to facilitate change.
dq 2
Compare
and contrast two different diagnostic tools presented in the textbook that you
believe would work well to manage change in your industry or organization. Why
are these the best tools for your industry or organization?
MGT492 Week 4 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2017
December
dq 1
Describe
the difference between a vision statement and a mission statement. What is the
purpose of each statement? Provide an example of a strong vision and mission
statement used by an organization today. What qualities do these have that make
them strong statements?
dq 2
Describe
the attributes that make a vision meaningful to stakeholders. Discuss why a
vision may need to change.
MGT492 Week 5 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2017
December
dq 1
Discuss
the reasons why stakeholders resist the implementation of change. What are some
of the signs indicating that there is a resistance to change within an
organization?
dq 2
Discuss
three different approaches that managers can use to address or minimize
resistance to the implementation of change. What determines the approach an
effective manager uses with stakeholders? What approaches would be best
received by stakeholders in your industry or organization?
MGT492 Week 6 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2017
December
dq 1
Research current change models used by organizations to facilitate
change. Compare and contrast two models. Describe the overall approach and goal
of each model. What are the similarities and differences?
dq 2
Identify a change model that would effectively help implement
change in your industry or organization. Outline the strategy you would
implement
.
MGT492 Week 7 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2017
December
dq 1
Discuss the importance of communication during organizational
change. Describe two effective communication strategies for communicating
change that are relevant to internal and external stakeholders.
dq 2
Describe the four skills involved in effective communication
described in the textbook. Discuss which skill you need to better develop, and
how you will develop this skill to improve as a professional in your field.
MGT492 Week 8 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2017
December
dq 1
Discuss the difference
between the appearance of change and change that has been adopted into the
organization’s culture. Describe the signs of sustainable change. What methods
help sustain change?
dq 2
Discuss some of the
unpredictable challenges that can occur when change is implemented. How can
these affect sustainability? How can a manager prepare for these outcomes?
