1. 1. Explain how change can take place and what challenges can a change manager face and how s/he should deal with them. Reflect in your answer on the SME sector you have chosen by analysing the...

1 answer below »

1.


1. Explain how change can take place and what challenges can a change manager face and how s/he should deal with them. Reflect in your answer on the SME sector you have chosen by analysing the nature of changes that took place and challenges faced and how it was dealt with
(45 marks). Reflect in your answer on the SME sector you have chosen by analysing the nature of the change that took place and challenges faced and how it was dealt with.


Ø IMAGE( from 6 image need to choose 1 or 2 image ) +OUTCOME ( need to find out the outcome from 3 outcome-intended or untended or partially intended +DIAGNOSIS TOOL( need to find diagnosis tool) ------ FOCUSING ON THE FACTOR THAT REQURE CHANGE.


Ø CHALANGE THAT CAN STOP THE CHANGE – THINK OF EVERYTHING EXCEPT RESISTANCE.




Faculty of Business Studies Arab Open University Managing Organizational Change SYS380 Tutor Monitoring Assignment Spring 2021 QUESTIONS CHANGE AND RESISTANCE TO CHANGE The recent outbreak of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has changed the world as we know it. Many newchallenges are faced. The outbreak is moving quickly, and most countries are trying to respond quickly to contain the impact. However, the spread of the virus may continue throughoutthe upcoming years and impact the operations of many industries for years to come. Accordingly, change has become an urgent need and no longer considered as a luxury or a choice. Taking the SME (Small Medium Enterprises) sector as an example, provide: A report of about 3000 words(10%+/-) that evaluates change and resistance to change. Your evaluation as a change agent should focus on the following: 1. Background of a chosen SME sector you have chosen being it a restaurant, shop, or a service oriented enterprise, etc. that needs to consider change as part of covid-19 pandemic (15 marks). Focus of the problem 2. Explain the environmental pressures for change (fashion, demography, external mandate, etc.) and critically analyse the SME sector you have chosen in this context and what were the main drivers towards change(25 marks). External prature 3. Explain how change can take place and what challenges can a change manager face and how s/he should deal with them. Reflect in your answer on the SME sector you have chosen by analysing the nature of changes that took place and challenges faced and how it was dealt with (45 marks). Reflect in your answer on the SME sector you have chosen by analysing the nature of the change that took place and challenges faced and how it was dealt with. · IMAGE( from 6 image need to choose 1 or 2 image ) +OUTCOME ( need to find out the outcome from 3 outcome-intended or untended or partially intended +DIAGNOSIS TOOL( need to find diagnosis tool) ------ FOCUSING ON THE FACTOR THAT REQURE CHANGE. · CHALANGE THAT CAN STOP THE CHANGE – THINK OF EVERYTHING EXCEPT RESISTANCE. 4. Explain resistance to change and how such resistance can be managed. Analyse the case you have chosen from this perspective by reflecting on the most appropriate approach to manage resistance to change in the SME sector you have chosen(15 marks). TMA instructions: 1- This is a group project TMA. Each team will consist of 3-4 students. This is a good opportunity for students to enhance their professional skills in terms of team working, communication, coordination, and time management skills. 2- Teams should be formed from members in the same section. 3- Each team should elect a TEAM LEADER. The team leader is responsible for contacting the tutor to get approval for the TMA topic in order to avoid duplication. 4- Only the Team Leader should upload the TMA answer file on LMS before the cut-off date. 5- (70%) of the TMA mark is awarded for the FINAL REPORT, while (30%) of the mark is INDIVIDUALLY awarded based on a presentation of the reportby all team members. Guidance · Do some search about the SME sector you are to choose as your case study before you start your assignmentto ensure that you have the needed information. · You should present your discussion in an essay format with an introduction, analysis and a conclusion/recommendation. · You are to think outside the box. You might find out new pressures or challenges pushing the case you have chosen to change. · Don’t forget to in-text cite and provide a list of references. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR STUDENTS 1. Cut-off date:Specific date to be specified later by deanship. If you feel that you are unable to meet the cut-off date of the TMA because of unusual circumstances, please contact your tutor as soon as possible to discuss a possible extension to the cut-off date. The exact cut-off date will be assigned in due course. TMA weight:20% of total course grade. 2. Course material: · Chapters 3, 5 and 8 (mainly). 3. Format: Write your answers in essay format as stated above (Introduction, body (analysis), conclusion with recommendation. Failing to do so, could result in grade deduction from presentation marks up to 15 marks. You may, however, use bullet points, diagrams, tables, or any graphs to support your arguments. 4. Plagiarism: Write your answers using your own words. Plagiarism will be penalized depending on its severity and according to AOU plagiarism policy (Enclosed after these instructions you will find the Arab Open University Rules of Cheating and Plagiarism). 5. Word count: Answers are expected to be within +/- 10% of the word limit. Answers that fall below or above this range can lose up to 5 marks. 6. Referencing: Use Harvard referencing style for in-text citation and make a table of references at the end. Failing to do so could result grade deduction of referencing marks up to 5 marks. 7. Research: Use a minimum of ten additional sources of information. It is strongly recommended that you use scholarly articles found in the E-library at LMS. You can lose up to 5 marks if you do not use at least two external sources. In addition, although text books assigned in the course may be used freely as references,you are required to use a minimum of five external sources. It is recommended that you use scholarly studies found in the E-library link at the LMS. Failing to do so could result in grade deduction of referencing marks up to 5 marks. If you do not find required additional information at the e-library, you can always refer to Google scholar. The Arab Open University Rules about Plagiarism The Arab Open University Definitions of cheating and plagiarism According to the Arab Open University By-laws, “The following acts represent studies of cheating and plagiarism: · Verbatim copying of printed material and submitting them as part of TMAs without proper academic acknowledgement and documentation. · Verbatim copying of material from the Internet, including tables and graphics. · Copying other students’ notes or reports. · Using paid or unpaid material prepared for the student by individuals or firms. · Utilization of, or proceeding to utilize, contraband materials or devices in examinations.” Examples of Plagiarism Copying from a single or multiple sources, this is where the student uses one or more of the following as the basis for the whole, or a good part, of the assignment: 1. Published or unpublished books, studies or reports 2. The Internet 3. The media (e.g.TV programmes, radio programmes or newspaper studies) 4. An essay from an essay bank 5. A piece of work previously submitted by another student 6. Copying from a text which is about to be submitted for the same assignment Best wishes.. SYS380 TMA_All Branches_2020-2021 2
Answered 1 days AfterMay 05, 2021

Answer To: 1. 1. Explain how change can take place and what challenges can a change manager face and how s/he...

Tanmoy answered on May 07 2021
138 Votes
Explain how change can take place and what challenges can a change manager face and how s/he should deal with them
ILLA Bank – Kingdom of Bahrain
Changes
The changes that can take place in ILLA Ban
k, Kingdom of Bahrain is with respect to the digital transformation from the age old legacy manual banking. Through this facility the customers will be benefitted by transacting money in a smarter way. Also such transformation will help the potential customers to open bank account from their smart phone within just a few minutes. The additional benefit of digital transformation is much more for the customers with enabling them to access the bank account 24/7 from anywhere and have full control over their finances. Thus, the customers will get fast, convenient and electronic banking facilities at affordable cost. This digital transformation will also allow the customers of ILLA bank to have an instant visual debit card and once the account is funded the customer can get a physical debit card which can be ordered from the mobile application which will be delivered to the customer’s home (Ila Accounts, 2021).
Further through this digital transformation one can access internet banking facilities whereby they can check their account balances, view the transactions and get access to the monthly statements from anywhere and at any time in the world. The customers can also get interest rates on deposits and loans along with an interest calculator where they can calculate the amount they need to pay on borrowings and they can receive from the deposits with the bank. Finally, ILLA bank will also have the feature of foreign currency accounts where they can exchange and make necessary transactions with respect to any currency around the world without any additional charges.
Thus, Ila bank are trying to enable short and long term goals as well as aspirations of the people through an extremely personalized approach of banking and financial management combined with cutting edge...
SOLUTION.PDF

Answer To This Question Is Available To Download

Related Questions & Answers

More Questions »

Submit New Assignment

Copy and Paste Your Assignment Here