review information, conduct research

Assessment Task 4: Written Questions

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1. This unit requires that you complete 4 assessment tasks. You must complete all tasks to achieve competency for this unit.

Assessment Task	About this task	Due Date
Assessment Task 1: Project 1	There are four parts to this task: Part A: You must review information, conduct research and develop an organisational development plan. Part B: You are required to participate in a consultative meeting to discuss the organisational development plan. Part C: You must reflect on feedback provided and develop a communication/education plan. Part D: You must conduct a consultation session with a range of stakeholders.
Assessment Task 2: Project 2	There are four parts to this task: Part A: You are required to research leadership frameworks and develop a consultation paper. Part B: You must develop a PowerPoint presentation on a leadership development framework and deliver the presentation in a meeting. Part C: You are required to write a report reflecting on the resistance to the introduction of the leadership framework. Part D: You are required to conduct a training session.
Assessment Task 3: Project 3	There are three parts to this task: Part A: You must develop a survey to seek input on the leadership framework. Part B: You are required to review information and discuss key findings. Part C: You must evaluate the implementation of the organisation development plan and update the plan based on feedback.
Assessment Task 4: Written questions	You must correctly answer all questions in this task to show that you understand the knowledge required of this unit.

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Question 1

6. Discuss how the use of effective change management strategies can assist in maximising staff participation and support for organisational development. Give at least two examples of change management strategies to illustrate your answer.

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Question 2

10. Explain the concept of a participative management style and how this can assist in maximising staff participation and support for organisation development.

Question 3

13. Outline three strategies for consulting with employees as part of organisation development plans or processes.

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Question 4

17. Outline three evaluation criteria that an organisation could use to assess the success of organisation development.

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Question 5

21. Explain the difference between constructive and destructive conflict. Describe how constructive conflict can be a positive force in organisation development.

Question 6

24. Outline Kahn’s engagement theory and its implications for employee engagement.

Question 7

26. Explain expectancy theory and discuss its implications for employee motivation.

Question 8

28. Outline the key premises of the Burke & Litwin organisational change model.

Question 9

30. Discuss the McKinsey 7-S Framework and how it can be applied in a workplace change management process.

Question 10

32. Discuss the importance abiding by legislation in relation to organisational change and development. Provide at least two examples of legislation that must be adhered to.

Question 11

35. Discuss why it is important to incorporate cultural change into an organisation’s development plan.

What do I need to hand in for this task?	Have I completed this?
Your answers to each question	

End of Assessment

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