According to Chaos Theory, a very small change can later make a big difference in an organization, both positive and negative. According to Lewin’s Planned Change Theory, when the three phases of Lewin’s process for change are used correctly, effective change is implemented. Kotter expanded upon Lewin’s theory to devise an 8-step model for implementing change.
Describe a problem situation at your institution where a very small change later made a negative impact and how understanding Chaos Theory could have benefited your organization?
Choose Lewin’s Planned Change Theory or Kotter’s 8-Stage Planned Change Model and briefly describe how you would implement each step for planned change to better address the problem situation you described above.
Responses need to address all components of the question, demonstrate critical thinking and analysis and include peer-reviewed journal evidence to support the student’s position.
Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.
Please review the rubric to ensure that your response meets the criteria.
6 Discussion 2 – Implementing Chaos and Change Theory
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This is a graded discussion: 40 points possible
due Feb 18
Unit 6 Discussion 2 – Implementing Chaos and Change Theory
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Unit 6 Discussion [Due Friday]
Implementing Chaos and Change Theory
It is anticipated that the initial discussion response should be in the range of 250-300 words. Response posts must demonstrate topic knowledge and scholarly engagement with peers. This is not the only criteria utilized for evaluation; substantive content is imperative. All questions on the topic must be addressed. Please proofread your response carefully for grammar and spelling. Do not upload any attachments. All responses need to be supported by a minimum of one scholarly resource. Journals and websites must be cited appropriately. Citation and reference must adhere to APA format.
Classroom Participation
Students are expected to initially address the discussion question by Wednesday of each week. Participation in the discussion forums is expected with a minimum total of three (3) substantive postings (this includes your initial posting and posting to two peers) on three (3) different days per week. Substantive means that you add something new to the discussion, you aren’t just agreeing. This is also a time to ask questions or offer information surrounding the topic addressed by your peers. Personal experience is appropriate for a substantive discussion and should be correlated to the literature.
All discussion boards will be evaluated utilizing rubric criterion inclusive of content, analysis, collaboration, writing and APA. If you fail to post an initial discussion you will not receive these points, you may however post to your peers for partial credit following the guidelines above. Due to the nature of this type of assignment and the need for timely responses for initial posts and posting to peers, the Make-Up Coursework Policy (effective July 2017) does not apply to Discussion Board Participation.
Discussion Question/Prompt [Due Friday]
According to Chaos Theory, a very small change can later make a big difference in an organization, both positive and negative. According to Lewin’s Planned Change Theory, when the three phases of Lewin’s process for change are used correctly, effective change is implemented. Kotter expanded upon Lewin’s theory to devise an 8-step model for implementing change.
Describe a problem situation at your institution where a very small change later made a negative impact and how understanding Chaos Theory could have benefited your organization?
Choose Lewin’s Planned Change Theory or Kotter’s 8-Stage Planned Change Model and briefly describe how you would implement each step for planned change to better address the problem situation you described above.
Responses need to address all components of the question, demonstrate critical thinking and analysis and include peer-reviewed journal evidence to support the student’s position.
Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.
Please review the rubric to ensure that your response meets the criteria.
Estimated time to complete: 2 hours
Peer Responses
Please respond to at least 2 of your peer’s posts.
Compare your peers’ responses about implementing change to yours; how are they different, how are they the same?
Respond to their ideas for addressing the problem situation to expand the conversation and give additional perspective on chaos or change theory for their situation.
Ask for clarification if needed.
Present new references that support your opinions.
Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.
Estimated time to complete: 1 hour
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Assignment Rubric Details
Rubric
NU500 Unit 6 Discussion 2 – Implementing Chaos and Change Theory Rubric
NU500 Unit 6 Discussion 2 – Implementing Chaos and Change Theory Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Content
NU500-CO2; NU500-CO3; NU500-CO4; NU500-CO6
12 pts
100%
Initial post addresses all of the required prompt elements in the discussion and demonstrates an exemplary understanding of course content and topic.
11 pts
92%
Initial post addresses all of the required prompt elements in the discussion and demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of course content and topic.
10 pts
83%
Initial post is missing one important prompt element and/or demonstrates a basic understanding of course content and topic.
9 pts
75%
Initial post is missing more than one important prompt element and/or demonstrates a limited understanding of course content and topic.
8 pts
67%
Initial post does not address discussion prompt elements, and/or does not demonstrate understanding of course content and topic and/or initial post is poorly paraphrased even if accompanied by in-text citations.
0 pts
0%
Initial post was not submitted and/or not submitted on time and/or initial post demonstrates copying and pasting with or without proper use of quotations or supporting in-text citations.
12 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Analysis
PRICE-I
12 pts
100%
The analysis of the topic includes breadth and depth, is aligned to the unit topic, relates to the course content and personal analysis is supported by exemplary references and examples.
11 pts
92%
The analysis of the topic is justified, and aligned to the unit topic, and personal analysis is supported by comprehensive references and/or examples.
10 pts
83%
There is a basic analysis of the topic and personal analysis is supported by basic references and/or examples.
9 pts
75%
There is minimal evidence of analysis of the topic and/or personal analysis is supported by limited references and/or examples.
8 pts
67%
There is no evidence of analysis of the topic and/or personal analysis is not supported by references and/or examples.
0 pts
0%
Initial post was not submitted and/or not submitted on time and/or analysis had no relationship to the topic and/or initial post demonstrates copying and pasting with or without proper use of quotations or supporting in-text citations.
12 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Collaboration
PRICE-E
12 pts
100%
Collaborates with fellow learners at an exemplary level relating the discussion to relevant course concepts and extending the conversation with substantive content.
11 pts
92%
Collaborates with fellow learners at a comprehensive level relating the discussion to relevant course concepts and extending the conversation with substantive content.
10 pts
83%
Collaborates with fellow learners at a basic level relating the discussion to some course concepts and extending the conversation with basic content and/or postings are not submitted on a minimum of 3 separate days.
9 pts
75%
Limited collaboration with fellow learners and makes little connection to course content and/or does not extend the conversation.
8 pts
67%
Collaborates with fellow learners but only one response post was submitted and/or response post(s) are poorly paraphrased even if accompanied by in-text citations.
0 pts
0%
No response posts were submitted and/or not submitted on time and/or there is no relationship between the response posts and the discussion prompts and/or one or more response posts demonstrate copying and pasting with or without proper use of quotations or supporting in-text citations.
12 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Writing
2 pts
100%
Posts in this discussion are well written and well organized demonstrating exemplary scholarly writing. Mechanics (spelling and punctuation) and grammar are excellent.
1.8 pts
92%
Posts in this discussion are well written and well organized demonstrating comprehensive scholarly writing and/or have 1-2 errors in mechanics and/or grammar.
1.7 pts
83%
Posts in this discussion are basic examples of scholarly writing and/or have 3 errors in mechanics and/or grammar.
1.5 pts
75%
Posts in this discussion are not clear and/or lack organization and/or have 4 or more errors in mechanics and/or grammar.
1.3 pts
67%
Posts in this discussion lack evidence of clear, organized scholarly writing. Errors interfere with reading and/or understanding of content.
0 pts
0%
Posts were not submitted and/or one or more posts demonstrate copying and pasting with or without proper use of quotations or supporting in-text citations.
2 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome APA
PRICE-I
2 pts
100%
Posts in this discussion demonstrate in-text citations of sources and references in proper APA style and formatting.
1.8 pts
92%
Posts in this discussion demonstrate in-text citations of sources and references but have 1-2 minor APA errors.
1.7 pts
83%
Posts in this discussion demonstrate in-text citations of sources and references but have 3-4 APA errors.
1.5 pts
75%
Posts in this discussion demonstrate in-text citations of sources and references but have 5-6 APA errors.
1.3 pts
67%
Posts in this discussion do not provide sufficient in-text citations and/or references and/or have 7 or more APA errors.
0 pts
0%
Posts were not submitted and/or one or more posts demonstrate copying and pasting with or without proper use of quotations or supporting in-text citations.
2 pts
Total Points 40