The origins of organizational change management are not easy to trace, primarily because the effects of change are

often widespread and can impact countless areas and functions within an organization. In addition, change often occurs very frequently within organizations. Regardless of the factors leading up to the change, the rationale for the change, and/or the details of the change itself, leaders must have the appropriate skills to manage change.

As a global change agent responsible for managing change, you may question, “How do I initiate change, and what steps do I need to take to manage change so that it will satisfy the immediate and long-term needs of the organization?” There are CEOs who are successful in implementing and managing change and, like you, they have probably pondered the same question. Having the foundational works of theorists may help you find the answer to this question, because within these theories are constructs or tenets that, when applied, can shape your own view of and strategic approach to change management.

This week, you will have an opportunity to become familiar with some change management theorists and their theories.

To prepare for this Assignment, review this week’s Learning Resources on change management theory and organizational development, as well as any additional sources of your choosing. Research the theorists who developed change management theory and compile key information as part of your review.

Submit an evaluation of at least three foundational change management theories in the form of a properly formatted, APA-compliant taxonomy table. For each of the theories you select, you should include the following:

• The name of the theory
• The date the theory was introduced
• The theorist/author
• Key components of the theory

For each theory presented, be sure to include a minimum of two references to peer-reviewed, scholarly journals, as well as appropriate in-text citations.

Ali, A., & Ivanov, S. (2015). Change management issues in a large multinational corporation: A study of people and systems. International Journal of Organizational Innovation, 8(1), 24–30.

Note: Retrieved from the Walden University databases.

Andersson, G. (2015). Resisting organizational change. International Journal of Advanced Corporate Learning, 8(1), 48–51. doi:10.3991/ijac.v8i1.4432

Note: Retrieved from the Walden University databases.

Buchanan, D., Claydon, T., & Doyle, M. (1999). Organisation development and change: The legacy of the nineties. Human Resource Management Journal, 9(2), 20–37. doi:10.1111/j.1748-8583.1999.tb00194.x

Note: Retrieved from the Walden University database.

Cummings, T. G., & Cummings, C. (2014). Appreciating organization development: A comparative essay on divergent perspectives. Human Resource Development Quarterly, 25(2), 141–154. doi:10.1002/hrdq.21186

Note: Retrieved from the Walden University databases.

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Excellent CriteriaSatisfactory Criteria95.00%85.00%Student presents a thorough and detailedevaluation of a foundational changemanagement theory in the form of aproperly formatted, APA-complianttaxonomy table that includes the name ofthe theory, date the theory was introduced,theorist/author, and key components of thetheory. Several sources and examplessupport thinking. There are one or twominor errors in table/evaluation.Student presents an evaluation of afoundational change management theory inthe form of a somewhat correctly formatted,APA-compliant taxonomy table thatincludes some details regarding the nameof the theory, date the theory wasintroduced, theorist/author, and keycomponents of the theory. Some sourcesand examples support thinking.Student presents a thorough and detailedevaluation of a foundational changemanagement theory in the form of aproperly formatted, APA-complianttaxonomy table that includes the name ofthe theory, date the theory was introduced,theorist/author, and key components of thetheory. Several sources and examplessupport thinking. There are one or twominor errors in table/evaluation.Student presents an evaluation of afoundational change management theory inthe form of a somewhat correctly formatted,APA-compliant taxonomy table thatincludes some details regarding the nameof the theory, date the theory wasintroduced, theorist/author, and keycomponents of the theory. Some sourcesand examples support thinking.Student presents a thorough and detailedevaluation of a foundational changemanagement theory in the form of aproperly formatted, APA-complianttaxonomy table that includes the name ofthe theory, date the theory was introduced,theorist/author, and key components of thetheory. Several sources and examplessupport thinking. There are one or twominor errors in table/evaluation.Student presents an evaluation of afoundational change management theory inthe form of a somewhat correctly formatted,APA-compliant taxonomy table thatincludes some details regarding the nameof the theory, date the theory wasintroduced, theorist/author, and keycomponents of the theory. Some sourcesand examples support thinking.Writing exhibits excellent evidence ofthoughtful critical analysis and thinking;careful examination is made ofassumptions and possible biases, withdetailed supporting rationale. Writingsynthesizes the classroom experiences andcontent; analyze patterns or connectionsbetween theory and practice; and drawslogical conclusions based on well-reasoned, superb arguments. There are oneor two minor errors in explanation.Writing exhibits some evidence ofthoughtful critical analysis and thinking. Agood examination is made ofassumptionsand possible biases, with some supportingrationale. Writing synthesizes theclassroom experiences and content;analyzes patterns or connections betweentheory and practice; and draws logicalconclusions based on well-reasonedarguments adequately, but not superbly.Student consistently follows APA writingstyle and basic rules of formal Englishgrammar and written essay style. Studentcommunicates in a cohesive, logical stylein his/her 10-to 15-page evaluation. Thereare one or two minor errors in spelling orgrammar.Student mostly follows APA writing styleand basic rules of formal English grammarand written essay style. Student mostlycommunicates in a cohesive, logical stylein his/her 10-to 15-page evaluation. Thereare some errors in spelling or grammar.Student demonstrates full adherence toscholarly reference requirements andadheres to APA style with respect to sourceattribution, references, heading andsubheading logic, table of contents andlists of charts, etc. There are one or twominor errors in APA style or format.Student mostly adheres to scholarlyreference requirements and/or mostlyadheres to APA style with respect to sourceattribution, references, heading andsubheading logic, table of contents andlists of charts, etc. Some errors in APAformat and style are evident.

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