ResistanceandCommunication.docx

Resistance and Communication

There are two parts to this assignment.

Part One:

Write a one-page paper. From the article,  , (attached) analyze the three characteristics that demonstrate readiness to lead change. Conclude which characteristics or behaviors tend to increase employee turnover and/or demonstrate the manager’s inability to properly lead change. Use at least one reference.

Part Two:

Using your selected organization (FIB), diagnose the organization’s level of resistance, and construct a solid communication plan. Submit a 4–6-page paper

Instructions

Write a 4–6-page paper in which you:

Diagnose the reasons for resistance to change.

Interpret the potential causes of resistance in the organization. Identify and describe three potential causes of resistance to your change plan. Identify and describe three potential sources of resistance to your change plan.

Create a plan for minimizing possible resistance to your change management plan.

Elaborate on the relationship between resistance to change and communication.

Evaluate three communication strategies.

Recommend one communication strategy that would be applicable to your organization. Diagnose why this communication strategy is best for your organization.

Create a solid communication plan for your change initiative.

Use at least five quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and other similar Websites do not qualify as academic resources.

Rubric: Resistance and Communication

Diagnose the reasons for resistance to change.–

Levels of Achievement:

Unacceptable 0 (0.00%) points

Needs Improvement 10.5 (7.50%) points

Competent 11.9 (8.50%) points

Exemplary 14 (10.00%) points

Interpret the potential causes of resistance in the organization. Identify and describe three potential causes of resistance to your change plan. Identify and describe three potential sources of resistance to your change plan.–

Levels of Achievement:

Unacceptable 0 (0.00%) points

Needs Improvement 15.75 (11.25%) points

Competent 17.85 (12.75%) points

Exemplary 21 (15.00%) points

Create a plan for minimizing possible resistance to your change management plan.–

Levels of Achievement:

Unacceptable 0 (0.00%) points

Needs Improvement 15.75 (11.25%) points

Competent 17.85 (12.75%) points

Exemplary 21 (15.00%) points

Elaborate on the relationship between resistance to change and communication.–

Levels of Achievement:

Unacceptable 0 (0.00%) points

Needs Improvement 10.5 (7.50%) points

Competent 11.9 (8.50%) points

Exemplary 14 (10.00%) points

Evaluate three communication strategies.–

Levels of Achievement:

Unacceptable 0 (0.00%) points

Needs Improvement 10.5 (7.50%) points

Competent 11.9 (8.50%) points

Exemplary 14 (10.00%) points

Recommend one communication strategy that would be applicable to your organization. Diagnose why this communication strategy is best for your organization.–

Levels of Achievement:

Unacceptable 0 (0.00%) points

Needs Improvement 15.75 (11.25%) points

Competent 17.85 (12.75%) points

Exemplary 21 (15.00%) points

Create a solid communication plan for your change initiative.–

Levels of Achievement:

Unacceptable 0 (0.00%) points

Needs Improvement 10.5 (7.50%) points

Competent 11.9 (8.50%) points

Exemplary 14 (10.00%) points

Four References.–

Levels of Achievement:

Unacceptable 0 (0.00%) points

Needs Improvement 5.25 (3.75%) points

Competent 5.95 (4.25%) points

Exemplary 7 (5.00%) points

Clarity or coherence in presentation and writing mechanics–

Levels of Achievement:

Unacceptable 0 (0.00%) points

Needs Improvement 5.25 (3.75%) points

Competent 5.95 (4.25%) points

Exemplary 7 (5.00%) points

Met formatting requirements, including one page summary for presentation option.–

Levels of Achievement:

Unacceptable 0 (0.00%) points

Needs Improvement 5.25 (3.75%) points

Competent 5.95 (4.25%) points

Exemplary 7 (5.00%) points

image1.wmf