ABC University has been operating for 30 years, offering classes in two modalities including inperson and On-line. The University is headquartered in Portland, OR and has 10 partner universities across the globe that offer its programs/classes. Over the last two years, the University has been struggling financially because of multiple factors, such as economic fluctuations, new immigration laws impacting international students, the COVID-19 pandemic, and a dramatic increase in commercial lease rates in downtown Portland where the Universitys main campus is located. To reduce the costs, the Universitys president is considering a transition from in-office into remote work business model. This shift represents a major organizational change. The president knows that the success of any organizational change, even if well planned and implemented top-down, depends significantly upon gaining employee buyin and involving them in the decision-making process. You have been hired as an OD consultant by the president to gather data on various aspects and implications of the above large-scale organizational change. Data collection can be a force that sparks interest in change; it can bring organizational members together on a common definition of the situation that they can then agree to change. Your task is to select at least two data gathering methods to acquire helpful insights from employees (i.e., stakeholders at different levels) about the proposed change that could inform and guide the presidents decision-making about transitioning into the remote work model. Each method of data gathering that you select must be relevant to a specific focus area (problems/opportunities) and lead to useful, valid information about the proposed change and its implications.

Main Heading (Centered) This is the assignment name: Mini Case Study #1 An Introduction paragraph outlining the history of the university and their dilemma and what needs to be considered to provide information for the president to make a decision. This paragraph should also contain a thesis statement. 3 Focus Areas: Which employee groups will provide you with the best and most relevant information for the president to make a valid decision. Data gathering Methods: Determine at least two data gathering methods for each focus group and explain why and how this will work. Supply at least 3-4 typical questions you would ask in each focus group and what you hope to achieve from their answers. Justification and Conclusion: Answer How and Why your suggested methods and focus groups will provide the best information for the president to make a decision