Organizational change is a process that can be complex. Change efforts are not easily carried out but can be successful through the use of various resources and tools. As explored within the Interactive Lecture, change often starts with knowing what to change, continues through how to change, and then concludes with when to change. It is important to remember that the same change processes that guide organizations can also be used in one’s personal life. For this Critical Thinking Assignment, address the components below: Think about a major change that you experienced within the past five years. Explain details about this change, specifically focusing on the reason for the change and the importance of the change in your life. Explain which change model (i.e., Nadler and Tushman’s Congruence Model, Sterman’s Systems Dynamics Model, Quinn’s Competing Values Model, Greiner’s Model of Organizational Growth, or Stacey’s Complexity Theory) most applied to your change experience. Provide details about why you selected this model and why it was the best choice as compared to the other models. Analyze the steps associated with the model and how these steps were followed during your time of change. Looking back on the change process and experience, what improvements would you make to ensure enhanced change-related success? Why?

1.) For this discussion, please pick one of the following topics: Importance of proper Information Systems Operations, and what needs to be considered Auditing Information Systems (hardware & software) & their Networks For the topic you have chosen, summarized what you believe this topic is about (1 Paragraph), as well as why it is important (Another Paragraph). Then, pick an organization you are familiar with (school, company you work for, company you want to work for, place you regularly go to, etc.), and talk about how you think they utilize or adhere to the topic you picked (The Final Paragraph).  Please make sure your submission is sufficient enough to show to your instructor that you understand the topic you chose, you realize its importance, and you are able to apply the topic to a real world situation.  2.) For this discussion, please discuss this topic: The relationship between information systems auditing and information security.

Understanding the practice of operations management is an essential skill for managers. Before you can achieve operational efficiencies, you must first understand what they entail in your company or organization. (To read an article that provides examples of some recommended operational standards for a non-profit organization, click here.)Instructions:Conduct research on the typical functions involved in managing operationsAnswer the following questions with at least one well-developed paragraph for each question:How does the quality and frequency of maintenance efforts influence customers' perceptions of the business, the lifespan of facilities, and the business' operating expenses?What decisions would you need to make if you were planning a complete renovation of your facilities? Evaluate the purchase payment strategy of a business that does not accept personal checks for payment, but does accept Visa and Mastercard. What are the pros and cons of this approach?Identify and explain the risks associated with relying too heavily on the business' computer system to implement actions such as employee scheduling and automated inventory reordering.What operations criteria would you recommend using to evaluate customer service success? Explain the reasoning that supports your choices.Compose a final paragraph summarizing the competitive benefits of using an operational blueprint to guide business operations, so that your final post is a minimum of six paragraphs in length. Research and use at least one outside source to support your conclusions (not one of this week's readings or videos). You must give appropriate credit to the source of the material.