Module 4 Discussion 1
Resistance to change
Unless an organization and its managers are aware of the
reasons employees resist change, they are unable to recognize not only the
signs of resistance but also the solutions required to resolve this resistance.
This discussion focuses on the general reasons that employees resist change and
provides you with an opportunity to devise a strategy to reduce this
resistance.
Respond to the following:
• In Chapter 6 of
your textbook, there is a list of 14 reasons why some employees may resist
change. Choose the two primary reasons that you believe people resist change,
and then, offer one strategy an organization may pursue to lessen resistance in
that particular circumstance.
• Explain why the
strategy you chose would work best in this particular circumstance.
Post your primary response. Read any postings already
provided by your instructor or fellow students. Remember to read the feedback
to your own major postings and reply to it throughout the module. Each post
should be 100–150 words and written in your own words. All quoted text must be
cited using APA format (6th edition).
See the Course Calendar for due dates for posts and
responses.
Compose your work using a word processor and save it, as a
Plain Text or an .rtf, to your computer. When you’re ready to make your initial
posting, please click on the “Create Thread” button and copy/paste the text
from your document into the message field. Be sure to check your work and
correct any spelling or grammatical errors before you post it.
Evaluation Criteria
Review the SBT Discussion Rubric located in the “Start
Here” section of the course for more information on grading criteria.
Together, all discussions comprise 20% of the total course grade.
Module 4 Discussion 2
Organizational Development
From Apple to Microsoft, Best Buy to Sears, the competitive
nature of the marketplace is affecting many organizations. Those that have not
yet been required to change their operations may be required to do so in the
near future. Use this discussion as an opportunity to review the basic tenants
of organizational development and assess how this tool can be utilized to
better manage the change process.
Respond to the following:
• Select a company
that is experiencing profound change.
• Briefly summarize
the change in question.
• Describe how
organizational development could be a useful tool for that organization to
consider as it embarks on its intention to change its organization.
Post your primary response. Read any postings already
provided by your instructor or fellow students. Remember to read the feedback
to your own major postings and reply to it throughout the module. Each post
should be 100–150 words and written in your own words. All quoted text must be
cited using APA format (6th edition).
See the Course Calendar for due dates for posts and
responses.
Compose your work using a word processor and save it, as a
Plain Text or an .rtf, to your computer. When you’re ready to make your initial
posting, please click on the “Create Thread” button and copy/paste the text
from your document into the message field. Be sure to check your work and
correct any spelling or grammatical errors before you post it.
Evaluation Criteria
Review the SBT Discussion Rubric located in the “Start
Here” section of the course for more information on grading criteria.
Together, all discussions comprise 20% of the total course grade
