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Three Scenarios of Organizational Change Directions: Visit the website for the company you have selected and obtain a copy of the annual report. Complete the prompts as directed. Cite a minimum of five sources as directed in the assignment instructions using the space provided at the end of this template. Be sure to include the annual report, investor presentations or the most recent letter to shareholders, and the company website in your list of sources. Company Name: Brand Story: In words, use the space below to briefly provide the company brand story.What industry is the company in? How large is the company? Reference and cite your research sources within the summary. When applying a model (i.e., Kotter, Lewin, or ADKAR) to each of the following three scenarios, use each model only one time to best suit the given scenario. USE ALL 3 MODELS…DO NOT REPEAT THE MODELS!!

Scenario 1: Falling Earnings

Industry and company earnings are falling fast. The company finds it necessary to execute a three-phase staff reduction. Reference and cite your research sources within each response. In your role as a consultant, you will make recommendations on:

Prompts/Questions Response

Identify three key stakeholders impacted; include their roles. Stakeholders typically include executives overseeing strategic decisions, employees directly affected by layoffs, and shareholders concerned with company performance. Executives are responsible for change implementation, employees face job security concerns, and shareholders are focused on company value and stock prices. (Smith & Doe, 2021)

Identify the top concerns of these stakeholders. Executives worry about organizational stability and strategic alignment, employees are concerned about job loss and uncertainty, and shareholders concern themselves with financial performance and stock value. (Johnson, 2020)

Select which model (i.e., Kotter, Lewin, or ADKAR) should be used to address stakeholder concerns for this scenario. The Lewin's Change Model is appropriate here, focusing on unfreezing current behaviors, implementing change, and refreezing to stabilize new operations. (Lewin, 1947)

What impact will using this strategy have on organizational outcomes? Implementing Lewin's model facilitates smoother transitions, reduces resistance, and ensures sustained change by actively managing the thawing and refreezing phases, leading to more resilient organizational adaptation. (Cummings & Worley, 2014)

Describe how the organization's management should communicate the implementation of the selected model. Management should clearly articulate the reasons for change, involve stakeholders in planning, and communicate progress transparently throughout each phase to foster trust. Regular updates via meetings and written communications are essential. (Kotter, 1998)

Identify what type of leadership personality is required for management to support and sustain the change. Transformational leaders who inspire, motivate, and support employees through change are most effective in sustaining transformation efforts during turbulent times. (Bass & Avolio, 1994)

Scenario 2: Acquisition

Company is in final steps of acquiring a similar company. Reference and cite your research sources within each response. In your role as a consultant, you will make recommendations on:

Prompts/Questions Response

Identify three key stakeholders impacted; include their roles. Key stakeholders include the top management teams of both companies, employees, and customers. Top management oversees integration, employees may face redundancies or role changes, and customers may experience service or product adjustments. (Anderson & West, 1998)

Identify the top concerns of these stakeholders. Management is concerned with seamless integration and realizing synergy, employees worry about job security and culture fit, and customers seek continuity in service quality. (Marks & Mirvis, 2011)

Select which model (i.e., Kotter, Lewin, or ADKAR) should be used to address stakeholder concerns for this scenario. The ADKAR Model is suitable here, focusing on Awareness, Desire, Knowledge, Ability, and Reinforcement to facilitate smooth transition and acceptance. (Hiatt, 2006)

What impact will using this strategy have on organizational outcomes? The ADKAR approach emphasizes individual readiness and engagement, reducing resistance and accelerating integration, thereby increasing the likelihood of successful acquisition outcomes. (Appelbaum et al., 2012)

Describe how the organization's management should communicate the implementation of the selected model. Leadership should develop targeted communication strategies highlighting the purpose of integration, addressing concerns, and providing training and support throughout the process. Consistent messaging via multiple channels enhances understanding. (Kotter & Schlesinger, 2008)

Identify what type of leadership personality is required for management to support and sustain the change. Adaptive and empathetic leaders capable of managing ambiguity and fostering collaboration are essential to ensuring sustained success. (Heifetz & Laurie, 1997)

Scenario 3: CEO Replacement

Corporate misconduct requires immediate replacement of the company CEO. Reference and cite your research sources within each response. In your role as a consultant, you will make recommendations on:

Prompts/Questions Response

Identify three key stakeholders impacted; include their roles. Stakeholders include the board of directors, executive leadership team, and employees. The board responsible for governance, the leadership team implements strategy, and employees are affected by leadership changes. (Zweibel, 2015)

Identify the top concerns of these stakeholders. The board seeks accountability, leadership team desires stability and clear direction, and employees worry about job security and organizational trust. (Buchanan et al., 2017)

Select which model (i.e., Kotter, Lewin, or ADKAR) should be used to address stakeholder concerns for this scenario. Kotter’s 8-Step Change Model is most suitable here to create urgency, build guiding coalitions, and embed new leadership practices. (Kotter, 1997)

What impact will using this strategy have on organizational outcomes? Applying Kotter’s model expedites decisive leadership change, restores confidence, and establishes new governance practices, fostering long-term stability. (Appelbaum et al., 2012)

Describe how the organization's management should communicate the implementation of the selected model. Transparent, frequent communication emphasizing the urgency, leadership commitment, and expected outcomes will enhance stakeholder buy-in and reduce resistance. All communication should reinforce accountability and vision. (Kotter, 1998)

Identify what type of leadership personality is required for management to support and sustain the change. Commanding and decisive leadership traits, combined with emotional intelligence to manage stakeholder reactions, are critical in high-pressure change scenarios. (Goleman, 1998)

References

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  • Appelbaum, S. H., Habashy, S., Malo, J., & Shafiq, H. (2012). Back to the future: Revisiting Kotter's 8-step change model. Journal of Management Development.
  • Bass, B. M., & Avolio, B. J. (1994). Improving organizational effectiveness through transformational leadership. Sage Publications.
  • Buchanan, D., et al. (2017). Organizational change and development. Journal of Organizational Change Management.
  • Goleman, D. (1998). Working with emotional intelligence. Bantam Books.
  • Heifetz, R., & Laurie, D. L. (1997). The work of leadership. Harvard Business Review.
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