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My choice is: Russel Creedy of Restaurant Brands, a restaurant company, is the leader. Select and investigate a business leader from an organisation that have undergone significant change within the past 5 years. The leader should currently be part of the organisation and have at least 3 direct reports or staff members reporting to the leader. Answer each of the following questions clearly, coherently and logically using theories and concepts learned. Always give specific examples to support your discussion. All sources used have to be properly referenced with in-text citations and a Reference List at the end of the report using APA 6th Edition. Note: Part E of the assignment will be covered during the classes therefore you do not need to write anything for that part in your report. Context： Introduce your selected leader – specify name and role in the organisation. 1 mark Introduce and describe the organisation and the organisational change. 2 mark PART A. Transactional/ Coalitional vs. Transformational Leadership： A1. Compare and contrast transactional or coalitional with transformational leadership. Include a discussion of the effects of each style of leadership on the followers and the organisation. 4 marks A2. Based on the above, assess your selected leader and determine whether he/ she is transactional, coalitional or transformational. Provide examples of behaviours, actions, situations as evidence . 4 marks A3. In regard to the change described in your Context above, discuss and explain how transformational leadership can be applied to manage this change effectively. 4 marks A4. In regard to the change described in your Context above, discuss and explain how transactional or coalitional leadership can be applied to manage this change effectively. 4 marks PART B. Incremental vs. Radical Change： B1. Compare and contrast incremental and radical change in an organisation. Include a discussion of the effects of each type of change on the organisation. 5 marks B2. Based on the above, assess the change in your selected organisation (as described in your Context above) and determine whether this is incremental or radical. Provide specific examples as evidence. 4 marks B3. Can radical change be implemented gradually? Explain your answer using specific examples of any organisation. 4 marks PART C. Overcoming barriers： C1. Discuss and explain a. How the selected leader can determine or assess the impact of the change (described in the Context) on the individual level? Provide specific examples. (3 marks) b. What steps the selected leader can take to manage the impact of the change on individuals? (3 marks) 6marks C2. Discuss and explain 3 possible barriers that the selected leader will face (or has faced) in implementing the change described in the related Context. (3 marks each) 9marks C3. Discuss and explain 3 effective strategies that the selected leader can employ (or has employed) to overcome the barriers identified above. (3 marks each) 9 marks PART D. Effecting Change： D1. Discuss and explain how the process of Appreciative Inquiry can be effectively applied to manage the change described in the related Context. Provide specific examples for each stage. 4marks D2. Discuss and explain how Kotter’s 8-stage change model can be effectively applied to manage the change described in the related Context. Provide specific examples for each stage. (1.5 marks each) 12marks Part E. In-class tasks： In class tasks covering some aspects of Section A-D via quiz, discussion, information gathering and sharing and answering questions. 10 marks Format, layout and report writing style： Report is readable, with a logical flow and well-organised layout that adheres to document specifications prescribed in this handbook for assignment submissions. 1mark Referencing and Background Reading： Around 5-8 external sources used to support the discussion and indicate background reading . 1mark Citations used for external sources are in correct APA format. 1mark
