In a recent conversation, Mr. Chan has asked you to draft a plan to implement a change-ready organizational structure in the organization. He has also asked you to include a recommendation on how to change the culture of the organization to make it more adaptable to a major change initiative.
In a paper of at least 1,000 words (excluding title, abstract, and reference pages) and citing at least two scholarly sources in addition to required readings,
Construct a plan to implement a change-ready structure in the organization.
Define what characterizes a change-ready structure.
Identify specific elements of a change-ready organizational structure.
Recommend the kind of structure that would be optimal for the organization in the case study.
Outline a plan to implement the structure you have recommended.
Construct an organizational chart reflecting the proposed organizational structure for HCSC. You may use the UAGC Writing Center resource, Tables, Images, and AppendicesLinks to an external site., for assistance.
Propose recommendations to change the culture of the organization.
Define the elements of organizational culture that support change and innovation in an organization.
Identify the elements of organizational culture at HCSC that could be obstacles to change.
Outline a plan to change the culture of the organization to make it more conducive to supporting change.
The Structure and Culture Plan paper
Must be at least 1,000 words in length (not including title, abstract, and references pages) and formatted according to APA StyleLinks to an external site. as outlined in the Writing Center’s APA Formatting for Microsoft WordLinks to an external site..
Must include a separate title page with the following:
Title of page in bold font
Space should appear between the title and the rest of the information on the title page.
Student’s name
Name of institution (The University of Arizona Global Campus)
Course name and number
Instructor’s name
Due date
Must utilize academic voice. See the Academic VoiceLinks to an external site. resource for additional guidance.
Must include an introduction and conclusion paragraph. Your introduction paragraph needs to end with a clear thesis statement that indicates the purpose of your paper.
For assistance on writing Introductions & ConclusionsLinks to an external site. and Writing a Thesis StatementLinks to an external site., refer to the Writing Center resources.
Must use at least two scholarly sources in addition to required readings.
The Scholarly, Peer-Reviewed, and Other Credible SourcesLinks to an external site. table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment, please contact your instructor. Your instructor has the final say about the appropriateness of a specific source.
To assist you in completing the research required for this assignment, view the Quick and Easy Library ResearchLinks to an external site. tutorial, which introduces the University of Arizona Global Campus Library and the research process, and provides some library search tips.
Must document any information used from sources in APA Style as outlined in the Writing Center’s APA: Citing Within Your PaperLinks to an external site..
Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA Style as outlined in the Writing Center. See the APA: Formatting Your References ListLinks to an external site. resource in the Writing Center for specifications.
Carefully review the Grading RubricLinks to an external site. for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.