GSGM7324 Organisational Development and Change Management Assignment Questions | UNITAR

Assignment Question

The aim of this assignment is to develop a comprehensive report that examines the role of Organisational Development and Change (ODC) in driving and executing effective business strategies within a specific industry or organisation. Organisational development and change are critical for ensuring a company’s adaptability, resilience, and long-term sustainability in a rapidly evolving business environment.

Report Outline

Introduction (CLO2 Measure the role of internal and external OD practitioners in leading the organization through an effective change process by using a general model of change process.) [10%]

– Background of the Industry/Company (Demonstrates a thorough understanding of ODC in business strategy, providing a well-structured and insightful introduction.)

Theory-Based Analysis (CLO1 Recommend an appropriate intervention activity based on the system approach to promote a change in an organization towards organisation’s strategic directions.) [15%]

– Discuss Relevant ODC Theories (Exceptional discussion of ODC theories, with deep critical analysis and clear, logical connections to the topic.)

Evidence-Based Analysis (CLO3 Identify the underpinning issues associated with evaluating OD interventions at the working environment.) [40%]

– Identify Strengths and Weakness (Provides an outstanding, in-depth analysis of ODC, fully supported by the most relevant evidence and real-world applications.)

– Try to compare the Industry/Company that you choose with another Industry/Company (e.g., compare Google with Amazon in the investment or research and development in AI)

Recommendations and Conclusion (CLO3 Identify the underpinning issues associated with evaluating OD interventions at the working environment.) [25%]

– Practical Strategies (Provides exceptional, well-structured recommendations that logically follow from a deep analysis of explicit and implicit elements in ODC.)

– At least 3 recommendations (based on weaknesses found in the organisation) and relate back to real-life examples as we are comparing with other organizations where they are developing

References (Uses strong academic sources published between 2015 and 2025, with accurate referencing.)