BUS503 Module 2 Case & Slp latest 2018 September

Module 2 - Case

INDIVIDUAL RESISTANCE TO CHANGE

Case Assignment

Read the following case study:

Nelsen, B. J., & Valadez, M. S. (2012). Resistance to technological change: The case of the unused calculators. Journal of Case Studies, 30(2), 14-20. Retrieved from EBSCO—Business Source Complete.

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Then, in a well-written 5- to 6-page paper, please respond to the following:

Part One: Briefly summarize the circumstances confronting Ms. Figueroa in her quest to have the calculators widely used at the ASD?

Part Two: Identify the key individuals (stakeholder groups) in the unused calculator case, and discuss the extent to which each stakeholder is resistant to change (i.e., is amenable to use of the technology). How might the different perspectives of each of the major stakeholders in this case have come together to further increase the overall resistance to change at the ASD?

Part Three: Using the background readings, what factors—other than the technology itself—do you believe contributed to the resistance to change on the part of each of the major stakeholders you have identified in Item #2 above (mistrust, fear, loss of job security)?

Part Four: Conclude your paper by commenting on the following: Is it possible that Ms. Figueroa can resolve this situation such that the calculators can be used at the ASD? Or is the resistance to change at the ASD now impossible to overcome? Be sure to explain your reasoning.

The following articles may be helpful to you in completion of the Module 2 Case:

Unicorn HRO. (2016, June 7). Handling resistance to technological change in the workforce. Unicorn HRO. Retrieved from http://www.unicornhro.com/blog/handling-resistance-to-technological-change-in-the-workforce

Quast, L. (2012, Nov 26). Overcome the 5 main reasons people resist change. Forbes. Retrieved from https://www.forbes.com/sites/lisaquast/2012/11/26/overcome-the-5-main-reasons-people-resist-change/#4e88687f3efd

Assignment Expectations

Your paper must be at least 5–6 pages in length.

Be sure that you incorporate sources found at the Background page into your written analysis.

Be sure that you properly cite all sources used in your paper (APA Style) in-text and in your end referencing.

Upload your Module 2 Case to the Dropbox before or on the assignment due date.

Module 2 - SLP

INDIVIDUAL RESISTANCE TO CHANGE

As we have established, resistance to change occurs at various levels: Individual, group, and organization. Moreover, resistance to change is both a workplace and personal phenomenon. Therefore, organizational change theory applies in both contexts.

For the Module 2 SLP, you will consider either a personal or workplace situation in which you personally resisted change. In a well-written 3-4 page paper, please respond to the following:

Part One: (Description): Describe a situation in which you resisted a personal or an organizational (workplace) change.

Part Two (Application and Analysis):

Identify the specific reasons that contributed to your resistance to change. You may use the following article as a source (note the 12 reasons that people tend to resist change):

Torben, R. (2011, May 23). Top 12 reasons why people resist change. Retrieved from https://www.torbenrick.eu/blog/change-management/12-reasons-why-people-resist-change/

What measures, if any, were taken (by yourself, by others, by top leadership, etc.) to decrease resistance to change?

What was the outcome of the change, and how were the concerns you identified in Part One above resolved?

Part Three (Insights): Now that you have a better understanding as to why individuals resist change, what insights have you gained that would affect how you would approach this change today? What have you learned that you can use to enhance your ability to lead change? Will you approach the change process differently in the future?

SLP Assignment Expectations

Your SLP should be 3–4 pages in length (not including Cover and Reference pages).

Be sure to cite your sources using APA Style.

Upload your paper to the SLP 2 Dropbox before the assignment due date.