unit V Essay
Instructions
Al-Haddad & Kotnour (2015) describes the change models of Kotter and Lewin. In an essay, compare and contrast these change models or any other early research that focuses on individual behaviors and resistance to change.
Explain each step of the change model.
Compare and contrast each model of change.
Explain the impact of each model on implementing change and resistance to change.
Your essay should be three pages in length, not including the title page or reference page. Cite at least one scholarly article from the CSU Online Library (not including the referenced case study article). You must accompany all referenced, paraphrased, and quoted material and sources used with in-text citations in the proper APA format.
The myCSU Student Portal has great learning resources available for students. Please click here to access an essay example to use as a guide for this assignment.
MBA 6001, Organizational Research and Theory 1
Course Learning Outcomes for Unit V
Upon completion of this unit, students should be able to:
5. Apply the practices of research and theory to models for organizational change.
5.1 Explain each step of the change model.
5.2 Compare and contrast each model of change.
5.3 Explain the impact of each model on implementing change and resistance to change.
Reading Assignment
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Al-Haddad, S., & Kotnour, T. (2015). Integrating the organizational change literature: A model for successful
change. Journal of Organizational Change Management, 28(2), 234. Retrieved from https://search-
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Cheng, L. (2015). Enablers that positively impact implementation of organizational change. GSTF Business
Review (GBR), 4(1), 5-10. Retrieved from http://dl6.globalstf.org/index.php/gbr/article/view/1335/1348
Grady, V. M., Magda, B., & Grady, J. D. (2011). Organizational change, mental models and stability: Are they
mutually exclusive or inextricably linked? Organization Development Journal, 29(3), 9-22. Retrieved
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Hawkins, D., & Fryling, T. (2017). Redefining Transformation. People & Strategy, 40(2), 46-51. Retrieved from
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Smollan, R. K. (2011). The multi-dimensional nature of resistance to change. Journal of Management and
Organization, 17(6), 828-849. Retrieved from
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The six systems of organizational effectiveness. (2015, November 20). Mint. Retrieved from
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Unit Lesson
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UNIT V STUDY GUIDE
Models for Organizational Change
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UNIT x STUDY GUIDE
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Suggested Reading
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McLarney, C., & Dastrala, R. (2001). Socio-political structures as determinants of global success: The case of
Enron Corporation. International Journal of Social Economics, 28(4), 349-367. Retrieved from
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Szabla, D. B. (2006). A multidimensional view of resistance: Exploring cognitive, emotional, and intentional
responses to planned organizational change across different perceived change strategies (Doctoral
dissertation) (Order No. 3237042). Retrieved from
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Learning Activities (Nongraded)
Nongraded Learning Activities are provided to aid students in their course of study. You do not have to submit
them. If you have questions, contact your instructor for further guidance and information.
Watch and reflect on the videos listed below.
In this video, Harvard Professor Michael Porter discusses how to align strategy and project management
within an organization.
Stern Speakers. (2015, February 4). Michael Porter: Aligning strategy & project management [Video file].
Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKcSzH1SvCk
Lisa Bodell discusses the reasons that companies and individuals resist change in this video. To overcome
this tendency, she says we must change our mindset, reconsider our assumptions, deploy a top-down
strategy, and have an on-demand toolkit at our disposal.
Big Think. (n.d.). Why companies resist change, with Lisa Bodell [Video file]. Retrieved from
http://bigthink.com/videos/why-companies-resist-change-with-lisa-bodell
General Motors Chief Executive Officer Mary Barra is celebrating her one-year anniversary in the automakers
drivers seat in this video. Bloombergs Laura Colby and Matt Miller examine Barras first year in charge on
Market Makers.
Bloomberg Business. (2015, January 15). Mary Barras first year as GM CEO: Recalls, record sales [Video
file]. Retrieved from http://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2015-01-15/mary-barras-year-as-gm-
ceo-recalls-record-sales
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