We have determined that change is inevitable and subject to a number of variables attributing to the success or failure of the change process. The Final Paper is an exploration of a change initiative that you have personally experienced or researched. The paper should demonstrate your knowledge of the change process through a comprehensive analysis and discussion of the following aspects of organizational change. Your paper must include:
a. An identification and description of a personal change initiative personally experienced or researched.
b. A discussion of the change initiative as seen through the eyes of the leader and the follower.
c. A discussion of the successes and failures experienced during the change event.
d. An analysis of the concepts and theories used to facilitate the change process.
e. An evaluation of the impact of the change upon the organization.
f. A discussion on the sustainability of the change effort.
You must incorporate concepts and theories relating to the change process as they apply to each section of the paper.
The Final Paper:
Must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length (excluding the title and references pages), and formatted in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Must include title page
Title of Paper
Student’s name
Course name and number
Instructor’s name
Date submitted
Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought
Must use headers to identify the specific aspect of change within the paper/
Must end with a conclusion the reaffirms your thesis
Must use at least three scholarly sources from the Ashford University Library, in addition to the course text.
Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in The Ashford Writing Center,
a. An identification and description of a personal change initiative personally experienced or researched.
b. A discussion of the change initiative as seen through the eyes of the leader and the follower.
c. A discussion of the successes and failures experienced during the change event.
d. An analysis of the concepts and theories used to facilitate the change process.
e. An evaluation of the impact of the change upon the organization.
f. A discussion on the sustainability of the change effort.
You must incorporate concepts and theories relating to the change process as they apply to each section of the paper.
The Final Paper:
Must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length (excluding the title and references pages), and formatted in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Must include title page
Title of Paper
Student’s name
Course name and number
Instructor’s name
Date submitted
Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought
Must use headers to identify the specific aspect of change within the paper/
Must end with a conclusion the reaffirms your thesis
Must use at least three scholarly sources from the Ashford University Library, in addition to the course text.
Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in The Ashford Writing Center,
