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India Harrison

I concur with your view that NASA is to blame for the Columbia Space shuttle accident

that killed seven astronauts. NASA exhibited negligence and incompetence by failing to call off

the mission despite noticing mechanical issues with the space shuttle shortly after departure.

Besides, NASA did not learn from the prior incident that involved the Challenger. These two

cases prove that NASA was not ready to incorporate changes into their shuttle safety protocols.

However, I differ with your stance that resistance to change is caused by ignorance and pride.

Although these two might play a role, there are other factors such as financial restrictions and

fear of the unknown that can make organizations resist change.

Meghan Petrie

Your post offers comprehensive insights into the change process and the importance of

effective communication in change management. I agree with your stance that NASA did not

illustrate the attributes of a learning organization. Learning is key to organizational success as it

allows organizations to improve their operations continuously. Therefore, I support your stance

that the Columbia shuttle accident could have been avoided if NASA had examined the foam

comprehensively and taken the necessary precautionary measures. Moreover, I find your

experience at the finance company unique. Your boss was knowledgeable of the vital stages in

change management, a skill that most managers in the contemporary business world lack.

Therefore, managers need to acknowledge that successful change implementation requires the

inclusion of all stakeholders.

Quantisha Commander
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I agree with your view that leaders play a prominent role in determining how

organizations respond to challenges. Leaders are also the epicenter of change management. The

type of leadership style utilized affects how stakeholders in an organization react to change.

Therefore, it is essential to address the issue of volunteers at the Department of Homeland

Security cautiously to avert adverse outcomes. I support your suggestion of being cautious with

the type of volunteers admitted. However, caution alone is not enough. The department needs to

outline precise qualities and qualifications that aspiring volunteers should possess.

Maranda Powell

The changes implemented by your former governor are impressive. These changes will

significantly improve the quality of education within the state of Georgia. However, it could

have been more insightful if you could have elaborated on how the governor partnered with the

various stakeholders within the state to effect these changes. Change is a complex process that

requires inclusion and collaboration to avoid resistance. Therefore, the state needs to collaborate

with the federal government to eliminate adverse factors affecting the provision of quality

education. Consequently, I support your view that the state and federal government need to liaise

in education policy formulation.