BUS298 Organisational Change Management

Session eight (Power and Change) and session 10 (Cross-Cultural Influences on Change)of this course discusses the topic which can derail most change programs if incorrectly used -power. Your task is to compare Singapore and Australia in terms of Hofstede’s cultural dimensions, and then discuss how national culture influences French & Raven’s ‘Five Bases of Power’.From there, argue a case that the use of power in change programs may moreefficient, or less efficient,if the organisational change is happening in Singapore or Australia



Introduce and define the types of power which may be used in change programs. •Explain the positive and negative aspects of the use of power in change programs.•Introduce and define Hofstede’s cultural dimensions.•Focus on and further explore the power-related aspects of Hofstede’s dimensions. •Compare and contrast the power-related aspects of Hofstede’s dimensions between Australia and Singapore.Conclusion (Approx. 200 words)•Summarise arguments from the body paragraphs.•Remind the reader of the main argument (your thesis) and the reasoning behind it (your supporting points).•Add any other remarks that emphasise the significance of the thesis.