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Assignment:
The final exam consists of an analysis of the "Organizational Change & Resilience at UMass Memorial" case (PH2330), available through Harvard Business School Publishing. (see Syllabus for more information).
As you explore this case, here are some questions to think about and consider. The answers to these questions should guide you in your case analysis. Please remember to integrate appropriate concepts from the texts and class discussions in your answers and to properly cite all sources in APA format.
Note: Your analysis of the case should incorporate concepts/ theories/ insights from our course to interpret, not just repeat, the facts of the case.
"Food for Thought" Questions:
The case ends with two questions: How will the organization change to deal with past challenges and adjustments necessitated by this crisis, and what will the new UMMHC look like in the months and years ahead? Here are some things to consider as you ponder these issues:
1. What challenges and vulnerabilities did UMMHC have before the pandemic? How do you think these challenges and vulnerabilities affected the organizational culture and internal dynamics at UMMCH?
2. Before the pandemic, what were UMMCH's strengths that may have helped prepare them for what was to come? In what ways did these strengths translate to readiness for the impending crisis?
3. Consider UMMHC's pandemic response and Dr. Dickson's approach. Do these support or hinder future change and stability at UMMHC?
4. What are the potential barriers to UMMHC's success?
5. What are the lessons of this case for other companies experiencing a crisis situation?
6. What should UMMHC's senior leaders focus on next? Why?