This paper represents a comprehensive synthesis of concepts and practices covered in the course. The content must be organized according to the following major sections, with additional subheadings as needed:
Organizational Development Stems, Change Models, Global Implications for Change, Politics of Change, Change Readiness, and Biblical Perspective. Detailed expectations for each section are described below:
Section 1: Organizational Development Stems
In this section, compare and contrast the five “stems” of OD − laboratory training, action research/survey feedback, normative background, quality of work life, and strategic change.
Section 2: Change Models
In this section, compare and contrast Lewin’s change model, the action research model, and the positive model. Evaluate their respective strengths and weaknesses, and suggest appropriate applications for each.
Section 3: Global Implications for Change
A planned change can differ greatly from one organization to another. Discuss how planned change efforts might differ in domestic and international settings. Provide at least one example of each change effort: domestic and international.
Section 4: Politics of Change
Discuss the political activities that might be involved in successfully implementing change. Offer examples of effective and ineffective political activities within the context of organizational change.
Section 5: Change Readiness
In this section, assuming the role of outside OD consultant, describe how you would evaluate and create a readiness for change among organizational stakeholders.
Section 6: Biblical Perspective
In this section, articulate a Biblical worldview on organizational change and development. Compare and contrast Biblical and secular responses to change. In addressing this section, please share specific examples from Scripture and culture (such as from politics, media, sports, and so on).
