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Assignment 2: Diagnosing Change
Due Week 4 and worth 140 points
Using the organization that your professor has preapproved, synthesize the organization’s readiness for change. Evaluate whether or not to implement your new program, policy, practice, or procedure. Use a tablet, smartphone, laptop, desktop, or traditional video recorder to record a maximum of a five to seven (5-7) minute dynamic video on the topics detailed below. Alternatively, you may submit a four to six (4-6) page paper instead of the video submission.
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Title: Your First Name, Your Last Name – Managing Organizational Change
Tags: HRM560, Organizational Change
Description: First Name, Last Name – HRM560 Assignment 2 (Date Uploaded ex. 11-14-2014)
Prepare and present a video that is a maximum of five to seven (5-7) minutes OR write a four to six (4-6) page paper in which you:
- Describe the company in terms of industry, size, number of employees, and history.
- Analyze in detail the current HR practice, policy, process, or procedure that you believe should be changed.
- Formulate three (3) valid reasons for the proposed change based on current change management theories.
- Appraise the diagnostic tools that you can use to determine an organization’s readiness for change. Propose two (2) diagnostic tools which you can utilize to determine if the organization is ready for change. Defend why you believe the diagnostic tools selected are the best choice for diagnosing change in the organization.
- Using one (1) of the diagnostic tools you selected, assess the organization’s readiness for change.
- Provide results of the diagnostic analysis
- Explain the results
- Interpret whether or not the organization is ready for change. Substantiate your conclusion by referencing current change management theories.
Note: If you choose to submit a video presentation, please also submit a one (1) page summary of your presentation.
If you choose the written paper, your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
- Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
- Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
- Evaluate an organization’s readiness for change.
- Analyze diagnostic models relevant to various aspects of the change management process.
- Use technology and information resources to research issues in managing organizational change.
- Write clearly and concisely about managing organizational change using proper writing mechanics.
Explanation & Answer
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Running Head: DIAGNOSING CHANGE: WALMART
Diagnosing Change: Walmart
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Institutional Affiliation
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DIAGNOSING CHANGE: WALMART
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Introduction
Heraclitus’ quote that affirmed that change is the only constant is undisputedly timeless.
Contemporary business environment dictates that the embracement of change is the only means
of withstanding the storm of competition. Firms can only remain relevant if, and only if, they are
ready to change. Nonetheless, it is worth heeding that change management is one of the most
challenging tasks in organizations. A lot of time and resources go to change management and
organizations struggle to strike a balance between the implementation of effective changes and
ensuring that they are within safe cost thresholds. Implementing change in a firm like Walmart
can be a daunting task. Several change management models are available for guidance on the
most effective practices for such firms. The present paper explores change management in
gender inequality issues at Walmart through the lens of change theories and assesses its readiness
for change.
Background
Walmart is a retail chain with an overwhelming control of the American market. The
company has been in existence for over four decades and continues to control the largest share of
the retail industry. It builds its reputation on great value and excellent customer service. With It
has over 8000 stores and serves close to 100 million people annually (Wal-Mart Stores, 2014).
With over 2.3 million employees, no other private company in the world can battle with
Walmart. It also boasts formidable $480 billion revenue, the largest ever in the world. The
human resource operations in Walmart emphasize career, benefits, culture, and opportunity.
Growth in the firm is highly supported by the presence of concrete paths of career advancement.
The job design is flexible to the extent that it allows the stores to create unique human resource
management practices that fit perfectly into the different contexts and locations. A highly...
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