Institutionalization of Change and its Future Impact in the Organization

Understanding Institutionalization of Change

In this module you looked at the final stage of change—institutionalization of change—where you assess and verify that the change has permeated throughout the organization. In this assignment, you are required to report on your learning on the institutionalization of change and its future impact within the organization.

This assignment is out of 100 marks and is worth 10% towards your final grade.

Address the following in a 1,500 to 2,000 word report:

Discuss your understanding of institutionalization of change. In your discussion, indicate how organizational characteristics affect institutionalization. (20 marks)

Describe your assessment method to determine if institutionalization is evident. What outcomes and indicators would illustrate that institutionalization is evident? (25 marks)

Select and describe three institutionalization processes that would illustrate that institutionalization is not evident as a result of the change implementation process. (15 marks)

Discuss how a manager could create the capacity for continuous change, learning, and improvement. In your discussion, include examples and references to the readings. (20 marks)

Describe future trends that may impact upon the role of the manager in relation to institutionalization of change. Include examples that would be relevant to your particular workplace environment. (20 marks)

Please consider the following questions while completing your assignment:

Is my report written clearly, and does it use proper grammar?

Did I answer all the points and support my statements with examples and references to the readings?

Did I integrate my thoughts, reflections, and learning in a holistic way?

For further details, consult the Guidelines for Writing Assignments and the Major Project section in the Course Guide.

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Is word count appropriate?

Are proper grammar and spelling used? Does assignment include introduction, summary, and citations?   

Question 1. Discuss your understanding of institutionalization of change. In your discussion, indicate how organizational characteristics affect institutionalization. (20 marks) Define institutionalization and describe the outcome as having employees able to perform the new behaviours; also discuss the organizational characteristics making references to the readings on this topic.  

Question 2. Describe your assessment method to determine if institutionalization is evident. What outcomes and indicators would illustrate that institutionalization is evident? (25 marks) Describe how you would evaluate the institutionalization of the change making references to the readings on this topic. Describe some of the outcomes and indicators that would suggest that institutionalization has been successful.  

Question 3. Select and describe three institutionalization processes that would illustrate that institutionalization is not evident as a result of the change implementation process. (15 marks) Identify the organizational processes that clearly indicate that institutionalization is not evident. Explain your rationale.  

Question 4. Discuss how a manager could create the capacity for continuous change, learning, and improvement. In your discussion, include examples and references to the readings. (20 marks) Demonstrate your understanding of creating an organizational culture that is engaged in learning and is able to continuously change as the need arises within the organization. Cite references to the readings on this topic.  

Question 5. Describe future trends that may impact upon the role of the manager in relation to institutionalization of change. Include examples that would be relevant to your particular workplace environment. (20 marks) Integrate the course materials with the information from the readings on this topic. Provide examples.  

Total marks possible (100)   Total marks earned /100