Assessment #1 - Critical analysis Assignment 1 – Critical Analysis Word Limit - 3300 words In this first assignment, with respect to organisational change, you will critically examine an organisation with which you are directly involved on a day-to-day basis. This might be one in which you are employed or one in which you have a direct stake/interest. This assignment aims to develop students' appreciation of their capacity as an individual, in introducing change to their respective organisation. Thus, in this assignment, you will consider an organisation which you currently have or previously have had personal involvement. In the context of your understanding of the status quo, consider what change [if any], you might propose to improve an aspect of the organisation over which you are directly involved. You are to approach this assignment from the view of what YOU personally would do to introduce and implement the proposal (NOT what you think others should do). Your essay, appropriately structured with introduction and conclusion sandwiching the main body of discussions, should include: * a brief account of the current situation and your critical assessment of the status quo, * identification of a proposed change from your position in the area over which you have influence or authority, * your motivation and/or rationale and justification for the change; * critical discussion of the change plan you will put into place; and the process that you would follow to implement the change; * identification of the challenges/obstacles you anticipate in transitioning to the new changed state and how you might overcome them. This is both a practical business-oriented, as well as an academic assignment. Your assignment should be written in essay form; drawing from the change management literature to frame your discussions. (Minimum 15 different references are required from the Change literature; at least 7 of which must be from articles in the course e-Readings provided in this course). The referencing style to be used is the UniSA Harvard style. A Reference list must be included after the Conclusion. The word count incorporates everything from the first word of the Introduction to the final word in the Conclusion. Assessment criteria: The assignment will be assessed on the following criteria: * demonstrates appropriate application of the knowledge, concepts and tools of organisational change * demonstrates reflective and critical thinking in presenting a logical structure and flow for the case for workplace change; * identifies critical issues for the change process; including appreciation of the multiple stakeholders affected; * thorough referencing (Harvard author-date system, thoroughly and correctly used, in-text and as listed), using a minimum of 15 different references included from the Change literature; at least 7 of which must be from articles in your course e-Readings; * observes protocols of professional presentation (spelling, grammar, layout and adherence to word limit).