Discussion thread – diagnosing change

Using the organization that your professor has preapproved, synthesize the organization’s readiness for change. Evaluate whether or not to implement your new program, policy, practice, or procedure. Submit a four to six (4-6) page paper in which you:

1. Describe the company in terms of      industry, size, number of employees, and history.
2. Analyze in detail the current HR      practice, policy, process, or procedure that you believe should be      changed.
3. Formulate three (3) valid reasons for      the proposed change based on current change management theories.
4. Appraise the diagnostic tools that you      can use to determine an organization’s readiness for change. Propose two      (2) diagnostic tools which you can utilize to determine if the      organization is ready for change. Defend why you believe the diagnostic      tools selected are the best choice for diagnosing change in the      organization.
5. Using one (1) of the diagnostic tools      you selected, assess the organization’s readiness for change.
   1. Provide results of the diagnostic       analysis
   2. Explain the results
6. Interpret whether or not the      organization is ready for change. Substantiate your conclusion by      referencing current change management theories.