Change and Innovation Paper

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Assignment: Change and Innovation Paper

Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper on managing change in the workplace based on the following scenario: A major health care organization has decided to use electronic medical records. The employees in this organization are resistant to change, particularly changes that deal with technology.

Include the following in your paper:

· Describe strategies to manage change and innovation.

· Why do employees resist organizational change?

· How can human resources play a role in managing change?

Use a minimum of two sources other than the texts.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines .

*Content and Development* *70 Points*	Points Earned XX/70
	Additional Comments:
All key elements of the assignment are covered in a substantive way.  The paper is 700 to 1,050 words in length.  Describe strategies to manage change and innovation.  Why employees resist organizational change.  How can human resources play a role in managing change?
The content is comprehensive, accurate, and persuasive.
The paper develops a central theme or idea directed toward the appropriate audience.
The paper links theory to relevant examples and uses the vocabulary of the theory correctly.
Major points are stated clearly; are supported by specific details, examples, or analysis; and are organized logically.
The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points.
The conclusion is logical, flows from the body of the paper, and reviews the major points.

*Readability and Style* *15 Points*	Points Earned XX/15
	Additional Comments:
Paragraph transitions are present, logical, and maintain the flow throughout the paper.
The tone is appropriate to the content and assignment.
Sentences are complete, clear, and concise.
Sentences are well constructed, with consistently strong, varied sentences.
Sentence transitions are present and maintain the flow of thought.

*Mechanics* *15 Points*	Points Earned XX/15
	Additional Comments:
The paper—including the title page, reference page, tables, and appendixes—is consistent with APA guidelines.
Citations of original works within the body of the paper are consistent with APA guidelines.
The paper is laid out with effective use of headings, font styles, and white space.
Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed.
Spelling is correct.

*Total* *100 Points*	Points Earned XX/100
*Overall Comments:*