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Faculty of Business and Economics

Managing Change ANH348SAM
Assignment Brief

Module Title: MANAGING Assignment COURSEWORK 1

CHANGE Number
Module Code: ANH348SAM Assignment 3,500-word Report
Title
Module Leader: Julie Box Assignment 75%
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Release Date: 17/08/2022

Submission 10/10/2022
Date/Time: 18:00
Submission Submission
Time and Place: through
BRIGHTSPACE
ONLY

Assessment Information

This assignment is designed to assess the following learning outcomes:

1. Critically analyse current theory and best practice in change management.
2. Develop a change management plan and outline its implementation demonstrating how managers and organizations manage
change in a sustainable way.

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This is an individual assignment

This assignment requires you to write a 3,500-word original report that addresses the following tasks:

1. Develop a change management plan and outline its implementation demonstrating how managers and organizations manage
change in a sustainable way.
2. Your report must include an introduction (250 words), body (3000 words as per the word count indicated for each point), and
conclusions (250 words), with concrete & specific recommendations and must cover the five points described below.
3. Each point within the body of your report must be clearly identifiable.
4. Please consider this is a report and not a questionnaire that you must answer.
5. This report is designed to help you critically analyse current theory and best practice in change management.

The Internet of Things (IoT) has enabled businesses to increase their competitiveness and productivity as well streamline their
operational processes, solve problems, and make smart decisions with the use of insights and data in real time. For a global
business of your choice, research, analyse and discuss the way they have implemented and managed change considering their
transition into a business that is reaping the benefits of IoT.
Remember you need to focus your attention on GLOBAL enterprises.

1.Analyse and discuss, what specific situations triggered changes within your chosen company? How did they respond? What type of
change did they undergo? What impact have these changes had on the business?
600 words (20 marks)

2. Apply the Burke-Litwin Causal Model for Organizational Performance and Change to describe the way you would ensure your chosen
company’s effective alignment to its changing environment if you were part of its senior management team, also mention if you would subscribe
to the gradualist paradigm or the punctuated equilibrium paradigm, why?

600 words (20 marks)

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3.Build a Stakeholder Grid for your chosen company, considering the extended stakeholder perspective and explain 3 strategies that they
implemented to persuade stakeholders that opposed changes and had the power to influence outcomes (blockers), of accepting the
proposed changes, discuss what you would have done differently and why.

600 words (20 marks)

4.Use Lewin’s force-field analysis to discuss what you think could be done to secure all stakeholders’ commitment to change. Provide and
justify at least 5 possible actions.
600 words (20 marks)

5.Evaluate the observed change plan implemented by your chosen company. Please cover the following points:

 Do you consider that the change plan was based on appropriate strategy for change?
 Do you believe that the change plan addresses the main problems confronting the business?
 Do you think the plan considers of all the issues that could affect the outcome or were there important omissions?
 If the answer to the last question is ‘yes’, outline the essential elements you would include in an alternative plan.

600 words (20 marks)

Criteria for Assessment

Word Count
The word count is 3500 (a suggested approximate word count per question is indicated).

There will be a penalty of a deduction of 10% off the mark (after internal moderation) for work exceeding the word limit by 10% or more.
The word limit includes quotations and citations but excludes the references list.

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You will be expected to refer to academic literature in your essay. This should include the core textbooks, relevant additional reading from the
lectures, and your own research using the university’s library facilities (locate.coventry.ac.uk). There is no minimum and maximum amount
of literature that you should use. However, you are unlikely to be able to complete this task to a high standard without referring to at
least 12 sources.

There will be a penalty deduction of 2% off the mark (after internal moderation) for each not included or invalid reference.

In addition, you will need to carry out research on the firm you have chosen to look at. This can use academic sources, but you could also look
at online sources. However, please do not rely on Wikipedia, as this is not always a reliable source.

You are encouraged to use diagrams to explain theories and concepts if you feel that this is appropriate. However, please ensure that all
diagrams are clearly labeled and explained, and that a full reference is provided where a diagram is taken from a secondary source. Footers
will not be considered as part of the word count.

How to submit your assessment

The assessment must be submitted by 18:00 on October 10th, 2022. No paper copies are required. You can access the submission link
through Brightspace.

 You should NOT submit his document as part of your assignment nor copy the questions of this assignment in your submission
document. If you do so, your assignment will be considered plagiarized by Turnitin and your mark will be zero. You need to use a new
DOC or PDF file.
 Your coursework will be given a zero mark if you do not submit a copy through Brightspace. Please take care to ensure that you have fully
submitted your work.
 Please ensure that you have submitted your work using file formats DOC or PDF, unreadable files or with a different requested file format
will receive a mark of zero.
 The file must be submitted as: Student COVENTRY ID - ANH348SAM.DOC or Student COVENTRY ID - ANH348SAM.PDF.
 All work submitted after the submission deadline will be given a mark of zero.
 Students MUST keep a copy and/or an electronic file of their assignment.
 Checks will be made on your work using anti-plagiarism software and approved plagiarism checking websites.

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GUIDELINES AND BACKGROUND TO THIS ASSIGNMENT

Plagiarism

As part of your study, you will be involved in carrying out research and using this when writing up your coursework. It is important that you
correctly acknowledge someone else’s writing, thoughts, or ideas and that you do not attempt to pass this off as your own work. Doing so is
known as plagiarism. It is not acceptable to copy from another source without acknowledging that it is someone else’s writing or thinking.  This
includes using paraphrasing as well as direct quotations. You are expected to correctly cite and reference the works of others. The Centre for
Academic Writing provides documents to help you get this right. If you are unsure, please visit www.coventry.ac.uk/caw. You can also check
your understanding of academic conduct by completing the Good Academic Practice quiz available on Moodle.

Self-plagiarism or reuse of work previously submitted.

You must not submit work for assessment that you have already submitted (partially or in full), either for your current course or for another
qualification of this and any other university, unless this is specifically provided for in your assignment brief or specific course or module
information. Where earlier work by you is citable, ie. it has already been published/submitted; you must reference it clearly. Identical pieces of
work submitted concurrently will also be considered self-plagiarism. Self-plagiarism is unacceptable because you cannot gain credit for the
same work twice.

Moodle includes a plagiarism detection system and assessors are experienced enough to recognise plagiarism when it occurs. Copying
another student’s work, using previous work of your own or copying large sections from a book or the internet are examples of plagiarism and
carry serious consequences. Please familiarise yourself with the APA Reference Style (on Moodle) and use it correctly to avoid a case of
plagiarism or cheating being brought. Again, if you are unsure, please contact the Centre for Academic Writing, your Progress Coach, or a
member of the course team.

Return of Marked Work

You can expect to have marked work returned to you before term ends. If for any reason, there is a delay you will be kept informed. Marks and
feedback will be provided online/in class/face to face. As always, marks will have been internally moderated only, and will therefore be
provisional; your mark will be formally agreed later in the year once the external examiner has completed his / her review.

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Criteria for Marking

Mark band Outcome Guidelines

1st - Exceptional work with very high degree of understanding, creativity, and critical/analytic skills. Evidence of exceptional research well beyond minimum recommended using a range of
90-100%
methodologies. Exceptional understanding of knowledge and subject-specific theories. Demonstrates creative flair, a high degree of originality and autonomy.
Exceptional ability to apply learning resources. Demonstrates well-developed problem-solving skills. Work completed with very high degree of accuracy and proficiency and autonomy. Exceptional
1st
communication and expression, significant evidence of professional skill set. Student evidences deployment of a full range of exceptional technical and/or artistic skills.
1st - Outstanding work with high degree of understanding, creativity, and critical/analytical skills. Outstanding understanding of knowledge and subject-specific theories. Evidence of outstanding
80-89%
research well beyond minimum recommended using a range of methodologies. Demonstrates creative flair, originality, and autonomy.
Outstanding ability to apply learning resources. Demonstrates clear problem-solving skills. Assessment completed with high degree of accuracy and proficiency and high-level of autonomy.
1st
Outstanding communication and expression, evidence of professional skill set. Student evidences deployment of a full range of technical and/or artistic skills.
1st - Excellent work with clear evidence of understanding, creativity, and critical/analytical skills. Thorough research well beyond the minimum recommended using methodologies beyond the usual
70-79% range. Excellent understanding of knowledge and subject-specific theories with evidence of considerable originality and autonomy.
Excellent ability to apply learning resources. Demonstrates consistent, coherent substantiated argument and interpretation. Demonstrates considerable creativity and clear problem-solving skills.
1st Assessment completed with accuracy, proficiency, and considerable autonomy. Excellent communication and expression, some evidence of professional skill set. Student evidences deployment of
a highly developed range of technical and/or artistic skills.
2:1 - Very good work demonstrating strong understanding of theories, concepts, and issues with clear critical analysis. Thorough research, using established methodologies accurately, beyond the
Meets
recommended minimum with little, if any, irrelevant material present. Very good understanding, evidencing breadth and depth, of knowledge and subject-specific theories with some originality
60-69% learning
and autonomy.
outcomes
Very good ability to apply learning resources. Demonstrates coherent substantiated argument and interpretation. Demonstrates some originality, creativity, and problem-solving skills. Work
2:1
completed with accuracy, proficiency, and autonomy. Very good communication and expression with evidence of professional skill set. Student has a thorough command of a good range of
technical and/or artistic skills.
2:2 - Good understanding of relevant theories, concepts, and issues with some critical analysis. Research undertaken accurately using established methodologies, enquiry beyond that
recommended may be present. Some errors may be present and some inclusion of irrelevant material. Good understanding, with evidence of breadth and depth, of knowledge and subject-specific
50-59%
theories with indications of originality and autonomy.
Good ability to apply learning resources. Demonstrates logical argument and interpretation with supporting evidence. Demonstrates some originality, creativity, and problem-solving skills but with
2:2
inconsistencies. Expression and presentation mostly accurate, proficient, and conducted with some autonomy. Good communication and expression with appropriate professional skill set.
Student consistently demonstrates a well-developed range of technical and/or artistic skills.
3rd - Meet the learning outcomes with a basic understanding of relevant theories, concepts, and issues. Demonstrates an understanding of knowledge and subject-specific theories sufficient to
40-49% deal with concepts. Assessment may be incomplete and with some errors. Research scope sufficient to evidence use of some established methodologies. Some irrelevant material likely to be
present.
3rd Class Basic ability to apply learning resources. Demonstrates ability to devise and sustain an argument. Demonstrates some originality, creativity, and problem-solving skills but with inconsistencies.
Expression and presentation sufficient for accuracy and proficiency. Sufficient communication and expression with basic professional skill set. Student demonstrates technical and/or artistic skills.

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Fail – Very limited understanding of relevant theories, concepts and. Little evidence of research and use of established methodologies. Some relevant material will be present. Deficiencies evident in
30-39% analysis. Fundamental errors and some misunderstanding likely to be present.
Limited ability to apply learning resources. Student’s arguments are weak and poorly constructed. Very limited originality, creativity, and struggles with problem-solving skills. Expression and
Fail presentation insufficient for accuracy and proficiency. Insufficient communication and expression and with deficiencies in professional skill set. Student demonstrates some deficiencies in technical
and/or artistic skills.
Fail - Clear failure demonstrating little understanding of relevant theories, concepts, and issues. Minimal evidence of research and use of established methodologies and incomplete knowledge of the
Fails to
20-29% area. Serious and fundamental errors and aspects missing
achieve
Little evidence of ability to apply learning resources. Student´s arguments are very weak and with no evidence of alternative views. Little evidence of originality, creativity, and problem-solving
learning
Fail skills. Expression and presentation deficient for accuracy and proficiency. Insufficient communication and expression and with deficiencies in professional skill set. Student demonstrates a lack of
outcomes
technical and/or artistic skills.
Fail - Inadequate understanding of relevant theories, concepts, and issues. Complete failure, virtually no understanding of requirements of the assignment. Material may be entirely irrelevant.
0-19% Assessment may be fundamentally wrong, or with major elements missing. Not a serious attempt. No evidence of research.
Inadequate evidence of ability to apply learning resources. Very weak or no evidence of originality, creativity, and problem-solving skills. Students presents no evidence of logical argument and no
Fail evidence of alternative views. Expression and presentation extremely weak for accuracy and proficiency. Communication and expression very weak and with significant deficiencies in professional
skill set. Student evidences few or no technical and/or artistic skills

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