INSTRUCTIONS: Place a check mark for each statement that accurately reflects the state of the organization you are assessing. Score is in the front of each. Previous Change Experience Has the organization had positive experience with change? (+1) Has the organization had failure experience with change? (-1) What is the mood of the organization: upbeat and positive? (-1) What is the mood of the organization: negative and cynical? (-2) Does the organization appear to be resting on its laurels? (-1) Executive Support Are senior managers directly involved in sponsoring the change? (+2) Is there a clear picture of the future? (+1) Is executive success dependent on the change occurring? (+1) Has management ever demonstrated a lack of support? (-1) Credible Leadership and Change Champions Are senior leaders in the organization trusted? (+1) Are senior leaders able to credibly show others how to achieve their collective goals? (+1) Is the organization able to attract and retain capable change champions? (+1) Are middle managers able to effectively link senior managers with the rest of the organization? (+1) Are senior leaders likely to view the proposed change as generally appropriate for the organization? (+2) Will the proposed change be viewed as needed by the senior leaders? (+2) Openness to Change Does the organization have scanning mechanisms to monitor the environment? (+1) Is there a culture of scanning and paying attention to those scans? (+1) Does the organization have the ability to focus on root causes and recognize interdependencies on both inside and outside the organization's boundaries? (+1) Does "turf" protection exist in the organization? (-1) Are the senior managers hidebound or locked into the use of past strategies, approaches, and solutions? (-1) Are employees able to constructively voice their concerns or support? (+1) Is conflict dealt with openly, with a focus on resolution? (+1) Is conflict suppressed and smoothed over? (-1) Does the organization have a culture that is innovative and encourages innovative activities? (+1) Does the organization have communications' channels that work effectively in all directions? (+1) Will the proposed change be viewed as generally appropriate for the organization by those not in senior leadership roles? (+2) Will the proposed change be viewed as needed by those not in senior leadership roles? (+2) Rewards for Change Does the reward system pay for innovation and change? (+1) Does the reward system focus exclusively on short-term results? (-1) Are people censured for attempting change and failing? (-1) Measures for Change and Accountability Are there good measures available for assessing the need for change and tracking progress? (+1) Does the organization attend to the data that it collects? (+1) Does the organization measure and evaluate customer satisfaction? (+1) Is the organization able to carefully steward resources and successfully meet predetermined deadlines? (+1) You're Score: Scores can range from -10 - +30. If the organization scores below 10, it is not likely ready for change and change will be very difficult. The higher the score, the more ready the organization is for change. Use the scores to focus your attention on areas that need strengthening in order to improve readiness. Change is never "simple," but when organizational factors supportive of change are in place, the task of the change agent is manageable. Assessing an Organization's Readiness for Change Instruction: Using your current organization or an organization with which you are familiar, use the Rate the Organization's Readiness for Change (See attach) to assess the organization's readiness for change. Score your selected organization for each section and summarize the results. Determine if your selected organization is ready for change and suggest at least one strategy that organizational leaders can use to better prepare the organization for change. Answer should range from 300-500 words, with APA formatted in-text citations and accompanying, congruent APA formatted references