Organizational changes are something most individuals oppose. Fear of change may prompt negative reactions from stakeholders in
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Organizational changes are something most individuals oppose. Fear of change may prompt negative reactions from stakeholders in an organization when implementing solutions to problems. An example might be the need to downsize staff during a soft economy. As news of this begins to circulate employee morale and productivity will normally be affected. In this situation management will need to do some damage control. Using personal experience or that of a friend or relative , please prepare a brief synopsis and post to this discussion forum. Include information regarding the “change”, the response and the damage control which was used, if applicable. If you feel the situation was handled correctly and ethically, state why you think that it was. If you feel there were other alternatives, explain your reasoning. After making your initial post, you will then respond to a minimum of two of your classmates and review their scenarios and ask questions or add constructive feedback. In developing your responses to classmates, review their posts and determine if you have experience with their challenges. If so, post any additional information you might have. If you feel more information is needed, ask questions which they are other students might use to add to the case. Grading CriteriaSummarize your responses to these questions in essay form and post as your initial post in this discussion forum. You are to post your initial post by the designated due date as posted in the assignment summaries, then respond to two of your classmates. To receive full credit your initial post should be a well thought out response to the assignment and your responses should be well thought out.
Strategic Management and Competitive Advantage Concepts and Cases
ISBN: 978-0133127409
5th edition
Authors: Jay B. Barney, William Hesterly