Activity+5

Module 5 Activity Sample Change Management Concepts and Principles: This activity is one of several that will be used, along with other indicators (e.g., completion of instructional units prepared by classmates) to calculate your overall class participation score for the course using the rubric below. Distinguished (100-90pts) || Completes all Activities by specified due date in complete and professional manner. Activities clearly demonstrate authors have completed related readings. Completes all assessments prescribed by classmates for P2 (Instructional Units). Exhibits positive, supportive attitude toward course, teamwork and class members. Consistently contributes to in-class and/or on-line discussions. || Proficient (89-80pts) || Completes most Activities by specified due date in complete and professional manner. Activities demonstrate authors have completed some related readings. Completes most assessments prescribed by classmates for P2 (Instructional Units). For the most part, exhibits positive, supportive attitude toward course, teamwork and/or classmates. Contributes to in-class and/or on-line discussions. || Developing (<79pts) || Fails to complete Activities by specified due date in complete and professional manner. Activities fail to demonstrate authors have completed related readings. Does not complete assessments prescribed by classmates for P2 (Instructional Units). Exhibits negative attitude toward course, teamwork and/or classmates. Does not contribute to in-class and/or on-line discussion. ||
 * Procedure**
 * 1) This is an **individual** activity worth 20 points is due by 11:59 PM February 14th.
 * 2) Read :
 * HPT: Chapters 5, 12, 26 and 40
 * Appreciative Inquiry (pdf)
 * Organizational Change (pdf)
 * Diffusion of Organizational Innovations (pdf)
 * Change Management (pdf)
 * 1) Search for and read additional resources on Change, Change Management, and the Adoption of Innovations.
 * 2) Select one of the major concepts discussed in the readings. Write a description (a paragraph) of how you would apply the concept to facilitate the adoption of a given intervention.
 * 3) To earn credit for Activity 5, post the results of Activity 5 to the WebCT Activity 5 Discussion Thread. Also, respond to a post that contains a different concept than what you posted.
 * Characteristics of Innovations
 * Power Bases
 * Change / Adoption Process
 * Social System
 * Products**
 * 1) A description of how you will apply a change management concept to facilitate your needs assessment.
 * 2) Response to a post that contains a different concept than what you posted.
 * Assessment Rubric for Class Participation**