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Using the Ashford University Library, locate and discuss a scholarly article that describes a successful change initiative within an organization. Next, locate and discuss a scholarly article that describes a failed change initiative within an organization. Compare and contrast the implementation t...
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Running head: DISCUSSION OF SUCCESS CHANGE INITIATIVE AND A FAILED
CHANGE INITIATIVE 1
Using the Ashford University Library, locate and discuss a scholarly article that describes a
successful change initiative within an organization. Next, locate and discuss a scholarly article that
describes a failed change initiative within an organization. Compare and contrast the implementation
theories used for the change events discussed in the two articles. Provide a summation of what
could have been done to make the failed initiative a success.
Your paper should be three to four pages in length (excluding the title and reference pages). Your
paper must be formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center, and it
must include references and in-text citations for at least two scholarly sources from the Ashford
University Library, in addition to the course text. The text reference for this assignment is chapters
6&10 of Palmer, Dunford & Buchanan (2017). Managing organizational change: A multiple
perspectives approach. (3rd Ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Education
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INITIATIVE 2
DISCUSSION OF SUCCESS CHANGE INITIATIVE AND A FAILED CHANGE
INITIATIVE
When working to implement changes, barriers will arise. These barriers include factors such as
fear, politics, complacency, trust and failure to commit. With these barriers also comes strategies
that aid in supporting a successful change initiative. Things like adequate training, a strong
vision-mission statement and effective communication between the change manager and
employees to ensure they understand the vision and mission statement and change initiative. It is
up to management to effectively manage the change and utilize the best method or style for the
organization. These approaches can be of use to leaders in developing a strategy using one or
several approaches that will be beneficial to the organization as well as to help build the personal
experience (Palmer, Dunford, & Akin, 2016).
Successful Change Initiative Examples
Struggling with the growth of the organization; Kraft Foods was forced to make changes. During
their change initiative, Kraft faced a barrier when their leaders began to decentralize the way
decisions were made in the organization. They realized the individuals who made the decision
did not display the knowledge or understanding to choose the path that leads to success in an
effective manner. Once this was realized, Kraft decided to have individuals who had the
knowledge and understanding of the change and handle the task of making decisions for the
organization. By doing so, Kraft was able to remove the policies, procedures, and structures that
were standing in the way of their achievement. This decision granted mid-level managers by
giving them the duty and opportunity to deal with risks associated with the opportunity.
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