AMP 492 All Weeks Discussions and Assignment Entire Course

AMP 492 All Weeks Discussions and Assignment Entire Course

 

AMP492 Week 1 Discussion

 

dq 1

 

Describe a change situation that you have participated in or observed. What lasting images do you have, both good and bad, that may be useful in this course?

 

dq 2

 

Using the cases described in chapter 1 of the textbook as a reference, describe why there are limits on what managers of change can achieve.

 AMP492 Week 2 Discussion

 

dq 1

 

After reading the “Chipping Away at Intel” case study, what was a pressure for change (internal, external, or environmental)? Give an example of a similar pressure for change that was experienced by another organization (in the news, where you worked, or any other organization).

 

dq 2

 

Explain the difference between first-order and second-order change and cite an example you have either been involved with or observed.

AMP492 Week 3 Discussion

 

dq 1

 

Explain this statement by Palmer, Dunn, and Akin on page 122 of the textbook: “The apparent option of not using a model (for diagnosis) is not a real option; the choice is whether we use one that is explicit or one that is implicit.”

 

dq 2

 

Would the image of change chosen affect the diagnostic model used? Explain why and how, or why not with examples based on the readings thus far in the course.

 

AMP492 Week 4 Discussion

 

dq 1

 

Select two reasons why people resist change and, for each of them, suggest a method for overcoming that resistance. Which two types of change resistance do you think are most common and why?

 

dq 2

 

The lecture and textbook state that some change is welcomed and embraced. Describe why some change is viewed favorably and describe what change leaders should learn from the idea of “welcomed change.”

 

AMP492 Week 5 Discussion

 

dq 1

 

Chapter 7 in the textbook says that when you consider coach, interpreter, director, and navigator as change managers, you should assume that they have an active role in the initiation, support, and outcomes of organizational change. What does that mean and why is it significant?

 

dq 2

 

If multiple changes were occurring simultaneously in an organization, would it make sense to merge them into one large change initiative? Why or why not?

AMP492 Week 6 Discussion

 

dq 1

 

Visions fail for many reasons, as noted in the textbook. In the “Role of Vision at Mentor Graphics” case study at the end of the chapter, why did the vision at Mentor Graphics fail?

 

dq 2

 

Should organizations have both a vision statement and a mission statement? If you were to lead an organization and you could have only one, a mission or vision statement, which would you choose and why?

 

AMP492 Week 7 Discussion

 

dq 1

 

Some experts say that effective communication is the most important factor in successfully leading change. Do you agree, and can you cite examples that support your view?
dq 2

 

When communicating a change, which role is more important: reporter of information or sense maker? Why?

AMP492 Week 8 Discussion

 

dq 1

 

Which of Kotter’s 8 steps are critical to sustaining change? (You can list multiple steps.) Why do some change leaders fail to properly address sustaining change?

 

dq 2

 

Why is the celebration of milestones important when implementing major change? Explain your position.

AMP492 Week 2 Assignment

 

Details:

 

Read the “Chipping Away at Intel” case at the end of chapter 3 in the text. In a paper of 750-1,000 words, address the following questions that relate to why organizations change.

1.     1. Of the environmentalpressures for change (fashion, mandated, geopolitical, market decline, hypercompetition, reputation and credibility), which one(s) was/were experienced by Intel, and what facts from the case support your choice(s)?

2.     2. Of the internalpressures for change (growth, integration, collaboration, reestablishment of organizational identities, new broom, and power and political pressures), which one(s) was/were experienced at Intel, and what facts from the case support your choice(s)?

3.     3. Are there limits to the changes that can be accomplished at Intel? Why or why not?

4.     4. Describe why it is important for change managers to have a clear, personal understanding about the pressures that lead to change.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

Directly quoted source material may not exceed 10% of the paper’s content.

Due to its inherent unreliability, Wikipedia is not considered an acceptable source for use in academic writing.

Please refer to “AMP-492: Module 2 Pressures for Change Grading Rubric” for this assignment. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the grading rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

AMP492 Week 4 Assignment

 

Details:

 

Read the “Boeing” case study at the end of chapter 5 in the textbook.

Create a PowerPoint presentation of 10-15 slides (including title and reference slides) that teaches one or more of the diagnostic models from chapter 5 to a group of students.

Select one or more of the diagnostic models that you believe provides a framework for identifying the key factors in the Boeing case. Using the speaking notes area where appropriate, address these specific points:

1.     1. Describe the advantages of using a diagnostic model.

2.     2. Explain why the chosen model is appropriate for this case.

3.     3. Assess the organization’s readiness for change.

4.     4. Recommend three “next steps” for Boeing leadership.

5.     5. Use the speaking notes area, where appropriate, to ensure that you address all aspects of the assignment.

Grading will be based on content, support for the change model selected, persuasiveness of argument, grammar, word-use and spelling, and visual appearance.

While APA style format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

Please refer to “AMP-492: Module 4 Boeing Grading Rubric” for this assignment. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the grading rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

AMP492 Week 6 Assignment

 

Details:

 

Conduct research on the vision statements of organizations. Find a vision statement that you feel provides an engaging picture of the future of an organization of your choice and has enough detail that others can relate to it in a meaningful way. In a paper of 750-1,000 words, address the following:

1.     1. Explain the difference between a vision statement and a mission statement.

2.     2. Explain how the vision statement you chose is appropriate for the organization.

3.     3. Describe why having an appropriate vision can help an organization.

4.     4. Does the vision statement encourage organizational change? Why or why not?

5.     5. What is the current vision statement and how would you improve the vision statement for the organization you chose? What is the rationale for your recommendation?

6.     6. Note that some organizations may use the term “vision statement,” while others may use language such as “our vision” or simply “vision.”

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

Directly quoted source material may not exceed 10% of the paper’s content.

Due to its inherent unreliability, Wikipedia is not considered an acceptable source for use in academic writing.

Please refer to “AMP-492: Module 6 Vision Statement Paper Grading Rubric” for this assignment. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore students should review the grading rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

AMP492 Week 8 Assignment

 

Details:

This is a CLC assignment.

Read the “Transformation at the IRS” case study. In a paper of 1,250-1,500 words, with your instructor-assigned group, address the following:

1.     1. Who are the stakeholders in this case, and which ones are most important. Why?

2.     2. What prompted the change effort, and what was targeted to change?

3.     3. Why was the proposed change controversial?

4.     4. Evaluate the change using Kotter’s 8-step model and explain how it was used, or could have been adopted for use, in this case.

5.     5. After this case took place, the IRS considered outsourcing their collections (overdue tax collections). Would you recommend this plan? Why or why not?

6.     6. What are some of the managerial challenges facing the IRS going forward?

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

Directly quoted source material may not exceed 10% of the paper’s content.

Due to its inherent unreliability, Wikipedia is not considered an acceptable source for use in academic writing.

Please refer to “AMP-492: Module 8 CLC Transformation at the IRS Grading Rubric” for this assignment. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the grading rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.