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JWI 555: Organizational Change and Culture Assignment 1

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Assignment 1: Individual Assignment Change Management Simulation: Power and Influence (Weight: 20%)

Play Simulation: Due Monday, 9:00 am (eastern), Week 3 Submit Written Responses: Due Monday, 9:00 am (eastern), Week 4

"Don't manage - lead change before you have to."

Jack Welch

While change is inevitable in business, it is not easy. To lead and manage change, you will need to understand the power of the change agent, urgency, and how to apply the appropriate tools to mobilize commitment to a change initiative. In this assignment, you will evaluate power and influence in creating urgency and building a change coalition to support a new initiative.

Week 2: Play Simulation

1. Run Simulation

a. Click on the Change Management Simulation Link

b. After you click on the link, the scenarios are automatically assigned and ready to play.

2. Play through each of the four simulation scenarios (30-45 minutes per scenario).

a. You will adopt the role of CEO or Director of Product Innovation in each scenario. Your goal is to convince a critical mass of key employees to adopt a sustainability initiative.

b. How to play:

i. Setup – Log in to the simulation, choose one of the four scenarios, and explore the site

ii. Prepare – Read the scenario introduction and “how to play” pages

iii. Analyze Reports – View a dashboard of company information

iv. Decide – Choose the first scenario and play by selecting change levers

v. Review Results and Repeat – Continue to analyze and make decisions until 96 weeks occur or the initiative is adopted

c. Play all 4 scenarios to completion. Complete the steps above for each of the four scenarios. In two scenarios, your role is CEO; in the other two scenarios, your role is Director of Product Innovation.

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Week 3: Submit Written Responses

Write a 3 to 4-page paper that addresses each question below. This is an individual assignment and should synthesize and demonstrate the application of your learning from playing the simulation and course material.

1. Summarize the results you achieved while playing the simulation.

a. What did you do well, and what were some areas that needed improvement?

b. What were the important differences demonstrated in each of the four scenarios?

2. Analyze and discuss at least three comparisons between the simulation and what we have learned in the course.

3. How can you apply what you learned in this experience to the company you work for? Discuss at least two different applications.

Professional Formatting Requirements:

• Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, your name, your professor's name, and the course title and date

• Include a references page showing all your sources • The cover page and the references page are not included in the required page length • Use double-spaced, professional font (Times New Roman or Ariel), 10-12 font size

• Include headings to identify main topics and subtopics • Separate paragraphs by a single space

JWI 555: Organizational Change and Culture Assignment 1

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Rubric: Assignment 1

Weight: 20% Change Management Simulation: Power and Influence

Criteria Honors High Pass Pass Low Pass Unsatisfactory

1. Summarize your results for all four scenarios. Weight: 30%

Results for all four scenarios are exemplarily summarized. The summary is logical, clear, and concise and provides insightful perspective on how the student performed in each scenario and how they can improve outcomes.

Results for all four scenarios are completely summarized. The summary is clear and logical. The student states differences between scenario performances and what they could do to improve.

Results for all four scenarios are adequately summarized. The summary is mostly clear and logical. The student satisfactorily identifies how they performed in each scenario. May be a lack of clarity in what they could do to improve outcomes.

Results for three to four scenarios are partially summarized. The summary may not be clear or logical. The student may partially identify how they performed in each scenario and what they could do to improve.

Results for fewer than three scenarios are summarized and/or the summary is vague. The student does not or unsatisfactorily identifies how they performed and what they could do to improve in each scenario.

2. Analyze and discuss at least 3 comparisons between the simulation and learning from the course. Weight: 30%

Exemplarily makes three or more comparisons between lessons learned in the simulation and learning from the course material. Comparisons are analytical and demonstrate strong synthesis and understanding of core change leadership concepts.

Completely makes three comparisons between the lessons learned in the simulations and learning from the course. Comparisons are logical and well explained and demonstrate synthesis and understanding of course concepts.

Satisfactorily explains comparisons between the simulation and learning from the course. Comparisons are mostly clear and logical and demonstrate satisfactory understandin g of course concepts.

Partially explains comparisons between the simulation and learning from the course. Comparisons are not always clear or logical and only partially demonstrate understanding of course concepts.

Does not or unsatisfactorily makes comparisons between the simulation and learning from the course. Comparisons may not be clear and do not demonstrate understanding of course concepts.

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Weight: 20% Change Management Simulation: Power and Influence

Criteria Honors High Pass Pass Low Pass Unsatisfactory

3. Describe how you can apply what you have learned in this experience to the company that you work for. Give at least 2 examples. Weight: 30%

The student exemplarily describes how they can apply learning from the simulation and the course material to their current position. The student makes highly insightful connections and describes at least 2 excellent applications of their learning.

The student completely describes how they can apply learning from the simulation and the course material to their current position, using at least 2 examples. Connections and ideas are logical and well defined.

The student satisfactorily describes how they can apply learning from the simulation and the course material to their current position, using at least 2 examples. The connections and ideas are mostly logical and defined.

The student partially describes how they can apply learning from the simulation and the course material to their current position. Connections may be incomplete or lack clarity.

The student does not or unsatisfactorily describes how they can apply learning from the simulation and the course material to their current position. Connections are incomplete or lack clarity.

4. The simulation paper is profession- ally formatted and is free from grammatical errors. It includes in- text citations and references. Weight: 10%

The simulation paper is highly professional in format. All sources are consistently cited in-text and references are included in a manner that enables the reader to quickly identify sources. There are no mechanics or usage errors.

The simulation paper is professionally formatted. Most sources are consistently cited in-text and the reference list is included. Mechanics and usage errors, if any, are minor and have no impact on the flow.

The simulation paper is professional in format. Sources are not always consistently cited in-text and the reference list may not be appropriately formatted. There are a few mechanics and usage errors, but they do not have a major impact on the flow.

The simulation paper is somewhat professional in format. Sources may not be consistently cited and/or the reference list is incomplete or improperly formatted. Mechanics and usage errors make parts of the text difficult for the reader to understand.

The simulation paper is unprofessional in format and contains multiple mechanics and usage errors. References and citations are minimal or missing.

JWI 555: Organizational Change and Culture Assignment 1

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Assignment 1: Individual Assignment Change Management Simulation: Power and Influence (Weight: 20%)

Play Simulation: Due Monday, 9:00 am (eastern), Week 3 Submit Written Responses: Due Monday, 9:00 am (eastern), Week 4

"Don't manage - lead change before you have to."

Jack Welch

While change is inevitable in business, it is not easy. To lead and manage change, you will need to understand the power of the change agent, urgency, and how to apply the appropriate tools to mobilize commitment to a change initiative. In this assignment, you will evaluate power and influence in creating urgency and building a change coalition to support a new initiative.

Week 2: Play Simulation

1. Run Simulation

a. Click on the Change Management Simulation Link

b. After you click on the link, the scenarios are automatically assigned and ready to play.

2. Play through each of the four simulation scenarios (30-45 minutes per scenario).

a. You will adopt the role of CEO or Director of Product Innovation in each scenario. Your goal is to convince a critical mass of key employees to adopt a sustainability initiative.

b. How to play:

i. Setup – Log in to the simulation, choose one of the four scenarios, and explore the site

ii. Prepare – Read the scenario introduction and “how to play” pages

iii. Analyze Reports – View a dashboard of company information

iv. Decide – Choose the first scenario and play by selecting change levers

v. Review Results and Repeat – Continue to analyze and make decisions until 96 weeks occur or the initiative is adopted

c. Play all 4 scenarios to completion. Complete the steps above for each of the four scenarios. In two scenarios, your role is CEO; in the other two scenarios, your role is Director of Product Innovation.

JWI 555: Organizational Change and Culture Assignment 1

© Strayer University. All Rights Reserved. This document contains Strayer University confidential and proprietary information and may not be copied, further distributed, or otherwise disclosed, in whole or in part, without the expressed written permission of Strayer University. This course guide is subject to change based on the needs of the class. JWI 555 Assignment 1 (1244) Page 2 of 4

Week 3: Submit Written Responses

Write a 3 to 4-page paper that addresses each question below. This is an individual assignment and should synthesize and demonstrate the application of your learning from playing the simulation and course material.

1. Summarize the results you achieved while playing the simulation.

a. What did you do well, and what were some areas that needed improvement?

b. What were the important differences demonstrated in each of the four scenarios?

2. Analyze and discuss at least three comparisons between the simulation and what we have learned in the course.

3. How can you apply what you learned in this experience to the company you work for? Discuss at least two different applications.

Professional Formatting Requirements:

• Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, your name, your professor's name, and the course title and date

• Include a references page showing all your sources • The cover page and the references page are not included in the required page length • Use double-spaced, professional font (Times New Roman or Ariel), 10-12 font size

• Include headings to identify main topics and subtopics • Separate paragraphs by a single space

JWI 555: Organizational Change and Culture Assignment 1

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Rubric: Assignment 1

Weight: 20% Change Management Simulation: Power and Influence

Criteria Honors High Pass Pass Low Pass Unsatisfactory

1. Summarize your results for all four scenarios. Weight: 30%

Results for all four scenarios are exemplarily summarized. The summary is logical, clear, and concise and provides insightful perspective on how the student performed in each scenario and how they can improve outcomes.

Results for all four scenarios are completely summarized. The summary is clear and logical. The student states differences between scenario performances and what they could do to improve.

Results for all four scenarios are adequately summarized. The summary is mostly clear and logical. The student satisfactorily identifies how they performed in each scenario. May be a lack of clarity in what they could do to improve outcomes.

Results for three to four scenarios are partially summarized. The summary may not be clear or logical. The student may partially identify how they performed in each scenario and what they could do to improve.

Results for fewer than three scenarios are summarized and/or the summary is vague. The student does not or unsatisfactorily identifies how they performed and what they could do to improve in each scenario.

2. Analyze and discuss at least 3 comparisons between the simulation and learning from the course. Weight: 30%

Exemplarily makes three or more comparisons between lessons learned in the simulation and learning from the course material. Comparisons are analytical and demonstrate strong synthesis and understanding of core change leadership concepts.

Completely makes three comparisons between the lessons learned in the simulations and learning from the course. Comparisons are logical and well explained and demonstrate synthesis and understanding of course concepts.

Satisfactorily explains comparisons between the simulation and learning from the course. Comparisons are mostly clear and logical and demonstrate satisfactory understandin g of course concepts.

Partially explains comparisons between the simulation and learning from the course. Comparisons are not always clear or logical and only partially demonstrate understanding of course concepts.

Does not or unsatisfactorily makes comparisons between the simulation and learning from the course. Comparisons may not be clear and do not demonstrate understanding of course concepts.

JWI 555: Organizational Change and Culture Assignment 1

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Weight: 20% Change Management Simulation: Power and Influence

Criteria Honors High Pass Pass Low Pass Unsatisfactory

3. Describe how you can apply what you have learned in this experience to the company that you work for. Give at least 2 examples. Weight: 30%

The student exemplarily describes how they can apply learning from the simulation and the course material to their current position. The student makes highly insightful connections and describes at least 2 excellent applications of their learning.

The student completely describes how they can apply learning from the simulation and the course material to their current position, using at least 2 examples. Connections and ideas are logical and well defined.

The student satisfactorily describes how they can apply learning from the simulation and the course material to their current position, using at least 2 examples. The connections and ideas are mostly logical and defined.

The student partially describes how they can apply learning from the simulation and the course material to their current position. Connections may be incomplete or lack clarity.

The student does not or unsatisfactorily describes how they can apply learning from the simulation and the course material to their current position. Connections are incomplete or lack clarity.

4. The simulation paper is profession- ally formatted and is free from grammatical errors. It includes in- text citations and references. Weight: 10%

The simulation paper is highly professional in format. All sources are consistently cited in-text and references are included in a manner that enables the reader to quickly identify sources. There are no mechanics or usage errors.

The simulation paper is professionally formatted. Most sources are consistently cited in-text and the reference list is included. Mechanics and usage errors, if any, are minor and have no impact on the flow.

The simulation paper is professional in format. Sources are not always consistently cited in-text and the reference list may not be appropriately formatted. There are a few mechanics and usage errors, but they do not have a major impact on the flow.

The simulation paper is somewhat professional in format. Sources may not be consistently cited and/or the reference list is incomplete or improperly formatted. Mechanics and usage errors make parts of the text difficult for the reader to understand.

The simulation paper is unprofessional in format and contains multiple mechanics and usage errors. References and citations are minimal or missing.