It is common to use a configuration management system to control product scope. Research the web and share five common tools and why they should be considered as part of an Integrated Change Control process.

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The integrated change control process falls under the project manager's wing. The change that occurs in one area of the project must be analyzed all through the project. Changes in the project often have ripple effects that are seen all through the other functions of the project. Therefore, once a change has been implemented, the team should study its ripple effects all over the entire project. Integrated change control must be monitored step by step and evaluated procedurally. There are tools that can be used in the monitoring; flowcharts, culture mapping, ADKAR analysis, Force field analysis, and Stakeholders analysis. Flowcharts; These are key in the change management process because they show an outlay of the entire process step by step. It allows for the project manager and the team that is implementing the change to study the process bit by bit to see how it will be organized. Any change that is made in an organization must be procedural for it to be effective. If steps are skipped, there is a potential that the change may have negative effects on all other operations. By having a well-structured flowchart, the team can monitor and understand what comes next. ADKAR analysis; This is an abbreviation for Awareness, Desire, Knowledge, Ability, and Reinforcements. This is a strategic and procedural tool that tasks the team to identify the problem, communicate the desire and the plan to correct the problem; get the necessary ability and skills to sort out the issue; employ the best tactic to implement the change that is needed; and lastly, learn from the mistakes that have been made as well as make the changes that are needed. Culture mapping is a tool that allows the change management team to study the environment and the culture of the organization. The changes need to be in line with the culture of the organization. If the change contradicts the culture, it may be difficult to implement these changes. Culture mapping should guide the organization in the direction and limits of the change that should be evaluated. Most times, the changes in the processes are the ones that affect the culture. Force field analysis is a tool that discusses the barriers and the aids that can help the change process or hinder their efforts. Anytime when change is being implemented, they must look into the areas where they can get assistance on how to make the change process run more effectively. They must also look into the difficulties that will affect the change process; these difficulties have to be evaluated and a way found that can guide the team across the challenges. If these challenges and aids are properly evaluated, it makes it possible for the change to flow effectively. Stakeholder analysis is a tool that helps the team study the demands of all the stakeholders of the organization. This analysis helps with implementing a change that is aimed at maximizing the benefits of the stakeholders. This tool must be used before the change is brought into play because they reduce the conflicts between the management and stakeholders. In the process, the change must be implemented by the organization in such a way that the customers and the managers are on the right track.

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Would Christian values impact the change process?