Question: Task 1 : There is a metaphor for change, a pendulum that swings from incremental and planned change ( organisational development - OD ) to

Task 1: There is a metaphor for change, a pendulum that swings from incremental and planned change (organisational development - OD) to dramatic and unplanned changed (organisation transformation - OT) refer to Figure 1.2 (Waddell et al. 2019, pp. 9-10). This task 1 question is in two parts. First, discuss and explain both organisation development (OD) and organisation transformation (OT) in relation to the case BHCo? Second, discuss and explain what type of change the CEO Carrie Worth is trying to implement and should she consider implementing and incorporating elements of organisational development (OD) during this time as well? Ensure you use and reference Chapter 1 Waddell et al. (2019) in your answer (650words).

Task 2: Organisational culture affects organisational effectiveness and is an important consideration in influencing an organisations ability to implement change (Waddell et al. 2019, p. 335). BHCo needs to change their organisational culture to adapt to their current environment.

As the Director for Change, discuss and explain what practical advice you would recommend to Carrie Worth (CEO) about managing around the existing culture and modifying strategy for culture change? Ensure you incorporate the following four guidelines-: 1) formulating a clear strategic vision; 2) displaying top-management commitment; 3) model culture change at the highest levels; and 4) modify the organisation to support organisational change (Waddell et al. 2019, p.341). Ensure you use and reference Chapter 9 Waddell et al. (2019) in your answer (700words).

Task 3: Once organisational changes are underway at BHCo, attention must be directed at sustaining energy and commitment for implementing them (Waddell et al. 2019, pp. 167-168). Discuss and explain the following four activities that can help BHCo to sustain momentum for carrying change through to completion -: 1) providing resources for change; 2) building a support system for change agents; 3) developing new competencies and skills; and 4) reinforcing new behaviours? Ensure you use and reference Chapter 5 Waddell et al. (2019) in your answer (650words).

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