you are to play the role of a department head and come together with other department heads to discuss the rollout of a new code of ethics handbook that the organization plans to adopt. The new code of ethics handbook contains new ways in which employees' internet and mobile use will be monitored to ensure that employees are compliant with not conducting personal matters on work time. All of the department heads realize many employees may not accept and/or resist this change in policy. The department heads also recognize there may be potential issues and/or resistance to this policy which may occur. In this discussion, you are to post a position on the new policy, as a department head, and specifically address the following based on your position:

What approach would you recommend the company take in enacting this new policy?

What type of change management communication do you think the company should conduct?

What exact message about the policy should the department heads unify on to ensure the message is clear?

How would you recommend any employee issues and/or resistance be handled?

Should it be department level or through HR?

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As a department head my position on the new policy would be as follows Approach Recommendation I would recommend that the company takes a proactive an... View the full answer