Organization Design & Development Assignment 1

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  • The Assignment must be submitted on Blackboard (WORD format only) via allocated folder.
  • Assignments submitted through email will not be accepted.
  • Students are advised to make their work clear and well presented, marks may be reduced for poor presentation. This includes filling your information on the cover page.
  • Students must mention question number clearly in their answer.
  • Late submission will NOT be accepted.
  • Avoid plagiarism, the work should be in your own words, copying from students or other resources without proper referencing will result in ZERO marks. No exceptions.
  • All answered must be typed using Times New Roman (size 12, double-spaced) font. No pictures containing text will be accepted and will be considered plagiarism).
  • Submissions without this cover page will NOT be accepted.
  • Be sure to use at least one scholarly, peer-reviewed reference in support of each answer and also incorporate the key concepts from the course.

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Assignment-1

  • Please read the case study entitled as “Contracting for Success: Scoping Large Organizational Change Efforts.” available in the textbook “Cases and Exercises in Organization Development & Change” 12th edition by D. Anderson and answer the following questions:

    • Assignment Question(s):

  • Q.1 In considering the case, provide a detailed description of the strengths and challenges of Valley Medical Center.
  • Q.2 Based on your understanding of the above case, name and discuss the critical success factors for Valley Medical Center.
  • Q.3 As an OD practitioner, what are the steps you would take as you begin the entry and contracting phase?
  • Q.4 Valley Medical Center is experiencing a great deal of change. What recommendations would you make to help them more effectively handle the change they are experiencing?