Assessment item 3
Change strategies: Critical review and
application
Due date:05-Jun-2013
Return date:
28-Jun-2013
Length:3000 words
Submission method
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Task
This assessment addresses the process of change.
Review critically the actual change model that has been used in the case
you have chosen.
Identify the political, economic, cultural and leadership factors that have
influenced the implementation of this change. Go on to assess whether the change
was successful.
Working from this review and the outcomes of your diagnosis in task 2,
develop a different approach to managing the change based on an alternative
change model that takes into account the political, economic, cultural and
leadership factors you identified above. Go on to recommend OD intervention(s),
giving your reasons why.
Evaluate the effectiveness of the new model against the one used by the
organisation. Explain, and justify how you would institutionalise the change(s),
once again, taking into account the political, economic, cultural and leadership
factors previously discussed.
N. B. You must include a minimum of twelve (12) academic
citations and references.
Rationale
The aim of this assignment is for you to:
• Review critically the process of change used by your case
organisation.
• Demonstrate you understanding of different change strategies
through reviewing the case; identifying an alternative model, applying and
evaluating it.
• Assess different change strategies and apply them to a
specific example of change.
• Evaluate the practical application of
theoretical models to a specific change situation.
Marking criteria
MGT320 Assessment 3 Marking Schedule
| Assignment Introduction | LO | Poor | Fair | Good | Very Good | Excellent |
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Highlight aims of the assignment Outline of essay structure Main points previewed |
Does not identify, or provides only a limited identification of the requirements for the introduction. |
Attempts to identify the requirements, but does not draw out their significance in relation to the assignment. |
Provides an adequate summary of the essay that identifies the significant aspects and how they interrelate. |
Provides a comprehensive summary of the essay and a clear, succinct identification of the main points. |
Comprehensive; purpose and significance of the main points are clearly explained and signposted through the assignment structure. |
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| Mark / 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
| Body | ||||||
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Review critically the actual change model that has been used in the case you have chosen. |
3 |
No or inadequate critical review of the actual change model used by the organisation that is the subject of the case. No or limited use of citations. |
Generalised review of the actual change model used by the organisation that is the subject of the case. Limited critical evaluation. A few relevant citations used. |
Appropriate and detailed critical review of the actual change model used by the organisation that is the subject of the case. Supported by some relevant citations. |
Comprehensive critical review of the actual change model used by the organisation that is the subject of the case. Supported substantially by relevant citations. |
Outstanding detailed critical review of the actual change model used by the organisation that is the subject of the case. Sophisticated review that is supported substantially by relevant citations. |
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Identify the political, economic, cultural and leadership factors that have influenced the implementation of this change. Go on to assess whether the change was successful. |
5 |
Little or no identification of the political, economic, cultural and leadership factors that have influenced the implementation of this change. No or limited assessment of success of change, taking the factors into |
Limited identification of the political, economic, cultural and leadership factors that have influenced the implementation of this change. Uses evidence and takes the factors into account to make a generally clear |
Careful and comprehensive account of the political, economic, cultural and leadership factors that have influenced the implementation of this change. Critical use of evidence to make clear and substantiated assessment of the |
Comprehensive account provided, accompanied by deep assessment of their implications on the success of change implementation. |
Outstanding account provided, accompanied by an insightful and original assessment of their implications on the success of change implementation. |
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Working from this review and the outcomes of your diagnosis in task 2, develop a different approach to managing the change based on an alternative change model that takes into account the political, economic, cultural and leadership factors you identified above. Go on to recommend OD intervention(s), giving your reasons why. |
3, 4 & 5 |
Discussion is inaccurate and / or inadequate, with no or limited justification of appropriateness of one of the models. No or too few citations used to support discussion. |
Discussion is accurate and / or adequate; fair justification provided for the choice of one of the models. Limited use of citations to support discussion. |
Discussion clearly and accurately evaluates the appropriateness of the models, supporting the choice of one of the models. Some citations used to support discussion. |
Discussion clearly and accurately evaluates the appropriateness of the models. Justification of choice is insightful with substantial use of citations to support discussion. |
Original and sophisticated. Provides a comprehensive discussion that supports the choice of a change model for the organisation; extensive use of citations to support the discussion. |
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Evaluate the effectiveness of the new model against the one used by the organisation. Explain, and justify how you would institutionalise the change(s), once again, taking into account the political, economic, cultural and leadership factors previously discussed . |
4 & 5 |
No or limited evaluation of models; or descriptive rather than evaluative. Shallow, with little or no account of factors Influencing the institutionalisation of change. |
Relies on descriptions when considering new and existing models. Limited, partially justified evaluation. Takes into account only one or two factors. |
Clear evaluation that begins to compare and contrast the models before weighing up the effectiveness. Makes clear connections between theory to practice. Relates factors to issues that help or hinder the change process. |
Comprehensive and well argued evaluation of the models; assesses similarities, differences and attends to the needs that that arise from the analysis of the factors. Good and justified connections between theory and practice. |
Outstanding and insightful evaluation of the models. Sophisticated and insightful assessment of the similarities, differences that attends to the needs that that arise from factors. Sophisticated and analytical connections between theory and practice. |
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Draw conclusions from your assessment and summarise the course of action you recommend. |
3, 4 & 5 |
Few or limited and unsubstantiated conclusions that do not emanate from the previous analysis and discussion. |
Limited evidence of findings / conclusions based on previous analysis and discussion. Adequate but basic summary provided. |
Good, reasonably thorough summary provided. Evidence of findings / conclusions firmly grounded previous analysis and discussion. |
Comprehensive summary provided. Good development of outcomes grounded in previous analysis and discussion |
Clear and analytical summary provided; conclusions are well grounded in the previous analysis and discussion. |
| Mark / 35 | 1 – 7 | 8 – 14 | 15 – 21 | 22 – 28 | 29 – 35 | |
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Develop and use formal academic and writing skills. Language is appropriate: reflects 300 academic level and is neither In text citations. Draws on appropriate academic literature. Minimum of twelve (12) citations and references. Complete and correct reference list in APA 6. Grammar and mechanics (e.g. spelling and punctuation) are accurate. Within word limit. |
Extremely unclear, lacks structure; many mechanical errors and few or no citations. No referencing. |
A structure is apparent, all questions answered. Some mechanical errors. Few or no citations, fair or poor reference list. APA 6 style used with some errors. |
Clarity of expression, accurate spelling and punctuation, citations are used throughout to support points made. Reference list reflects citations and follows APA 6 style accurately. |
Demonstrates a high level of expertise at writing in an academic style. No mechanical errors. Exceeds minimum requirement for appropriate citations and references. Exemplary use of APA 6 style. |
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| Mark / 10 | 0 – 2 | 3 – 6 | 7 – 10 | |||
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Comments: |
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Presentation
Write the assignment as a coherent whole, not a series of questions with
answers.
Follow previous instructions and also refer to the ‘How Do I” Guides
available on the Student Services Learning Skills web site for appropriate
presentation of assessment items:
http://www.csu.edu.au/division/studserv/learning/
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