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Assignment: Review the following lecture:
• Managing Change
Discussion Questions: Before beginning work on this discussion forum, please review the link Doing Discussion Questions Right, the expanded grading rubric for the forum below, and any specific instructions for this topic.
Before the end of the week, begin commenting on at least two of your classmates' responses. You can ask technical questions or respond generally to the overall experience. Be objective, clear, and concise. Always use constructive language, even in criticism, to work toward the goal of positive progress. Submit your responses in the Discussion Area.
Introduction: Force Field Theory Analysis
Lewin's force field analysis is a tool for distinguishing factors or forces that influence an individual towards or away from a desired outcome (or change). The forces that aid in making decisions that will make change more acceptable can be analyzed. Forces are more than attitudes to change. People's emotional state can prevent them from accepting change, therefore we need to understand factors that are related to their values or experiences that contribute to resistance. Force field analysis helps us to analyze a condition and then plan corrective actions.
There will be two discussion questions listed below. By the due date assigned, respond to one of the discussion questions and submit your response to the Discussion Area. Your initial posting should be addressed at 500-1000 words. Use the lessons and vocabulary found in the reading. Support your answers with examples and research and cite your sources using APA format.
Tasks: In 2012, Yahoo's new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) implemented a change for employees who were working from home to stop the practice and required them to commute to the office. The change in culture was driven by the desire to improve innovation through human interaction. The organizational change now requires employees who work from home to work in the office.
Discussion Question 1: What are the main driving and restraining forces involved in making this organizational change at Yahoo?
Discussion Question 2: What resources would Yahoo need to manage this change and how will they will help to implement action steps?
Hint: Sometimes it's easier to reduce the impact of restraining forces than it is to strengthen driving forces.
To support your work, use your course and textbook readings and also use the South University Online Library. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format.
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