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Purpose of Assignment

The purpose of this assignment is to provide you with the opportunity to examine an existing organization and apply research to identify opportunities for strategic change. 

Assignment Steps

Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word essay to identify one global creative organization, as defined in Ch. 10 and 11 of Mastering Leadership. 

Analyze the opportunities for strategic change that are evident, citing evidence. 

Explain the impact of culture and structure in relation to strategic change. 

Include the following in your essay: 

· Identify one organization that could be considered creative according to the definitions in Mastering Leadership.

· Explain whether or not you believe the organization meets the criteria.

· Discuss the impact of organizational culture and structure on opportunities for strategic change.

· Formulate a conclusion that includes your personal analysis of the organization's potential for strategic change. 

Format your assignment consistent with APA guidelines.

Submit your assignment.

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Strategic Change Case Study Grading Guide

LDR/531 Version 7

Organizational Leadership

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Edited in accordance with University of Phoenix® editorial standards and practices. Individual Assignment: Strategic Change Case Study

Purpose of Assignment

The purpose of this assignment is to provide a chance for the student to examine an existing organization and apply research to identify opportunities for strategic change.

Grading Guide

Content	Met	Partially Met	Not Met	Comments:
Based on the readings, learning team discussions, and any other experience or research, the student identified one organization that could be considered creative, based on definitions in Mastering Leadership.
Analyzed global opportunities for organizational strategic change supported by cited evidence.
Used the criteria for a creative organization, in Ch. 10 and 11 of Mastering Leadership to explain whether or not they believed the organization meets those criteria.
Discussed the impact of organizational culture and structure on opportunities for strategic change.
Formulated a conclusion that included a personal analysis of the organization’s potential for strategic change.
The analysis is 1,050 words or more.
		Total Available	Total Earned
		5	#/5

Writing Guidelines	Met	Partially Met	Not Met	Comments:
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.
Paragraph and sentence transitions are present, logical, and maintain the flow throughout the paper.
Sentences are complete, clear, and concise.
Rules of grammar and usage are followed including spelling and punctuation.
		Total Available	Total Earned
		2	#/2

Assignment Total	#	7	#/7
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