MGT 330 WEEK 4 ASSIGNMENT 1

ASSIGNMENT 1

Change Management & Motivational Theories Grading Guide

MGT/330 Version 10

Management Theory, Practice, and Application

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Learning Team Assignment: Change Management & Motivational Theories

 

Purpose of Assignment

 

The purpose of this assignment is to examine why change management is important in the workplace and the relationship between motivation and performance.

Grading Guide

 

Content	Met	Partially Met	Not Met	Comments:
The students prepared a 1,050-word examination.
Describe why innovation and change management is necessary in organizations and what organizations should consider in the process.
Explained which leadership approaches they would utilize to gain buy-in from employees in the organization.
Explained what approach they would take to mitigate power, politics and conflict management. Provided an approach example for each.
Explained what motivational theories they would utilize to gain support from employees during the implementation of the initiative and why they selected the theories.
Explained how they could utilize rewards and recognition programs to foster an environment welcoming this change initiative and future endeavors.
The student cited a minimum of two peer-reviewed references in your paper.
		Total Available	Total Earned
		5	#/5

 

 

Writing Guidelines	Met	Partially Met	Not Met	Comments:
Organization
The tone is appropriate to the content and assignment.
The introduction provides a sufficient background on the topic and previews major points.
Paragraph transitions are present, logical, and maintain the flow throughout the paper.
The conclusion is logical, flows from the body of the paper, and reviews the major points.
Mechanics
The paper—including tables and graphs, headings, title page, and reference page—is consistent with APA formatting guidelines and meets course-level requirements.
Intellectual property is recognized with in-text citations and a reference page.
Sentences are complete, clear, and concise.
Rules of grammar and usage are followed including spelling and punctuation.
		Total Available	Total Earned
		3	#/3

 

 

Assignment Total	#	8	#/8
Additional comments:

 

 

Change Management and Motivational Theories

 

 

Purpose of Assignment 

The purpose of this assignment is to examine why change management is important in the workplace and the relationship between motivation and performance. 

Assignment Steps 

Scenario: Your team has been tasked with spearheading a major cost savings initiative within the organization. The team has been tasked with devising a plan to offshore the contact center eliminating resources/roles within the organization. Points to consider: risk assessment, persuasion, buy-in, conflict resolution, power/politics, motivation, etc.

Prepare a 1,050-word examination in which you explain the following: 

• Describe why innovation and change management is necessary in organizations and what organizations should consider in the process.
• Explain which leadership approaches you would utilize to gain buy-in from employees in the organization.
• Explain what approach you would take to mitigate power, politics, and conflict management.
• Provide an approach example for each.
• Explain what motivational theories you would utilize to gain support from employees during the implementation of the initiative and why you selected the theories.
• Explain how you could utilize rewards and recognition programs to foster an environment welcoming this change initiative and future endeavors.

Cite a minimum of two peer-reviewed references in your examination. 

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.