Activity 1:

a - Why is it important to analyse an organisation's objectives when identifying change requirements or opportunities?

b - Explain two (2) different types of strategic changes required as a result of an analysis of organisational objectives.

c - Assume that the organisation where you work has a new strategic objective related to the introduction of new technology. It will be used throughout the organisation to perform day to day tasks and will affect the employees. Identify the type of policies and practices that may need to be reviewed.

Activity 2:

This activity can be completed in a group. When conducting the activity, you are required to discuss within the group the following;

Document the responses in the template below:

Using the PESTLE analysis tool, identify three current factors in each category that affect (or may potentially affect) your industry sector.

	Current factors
Political
Economic
Social
Technical
Legal
Environmental

Identify any two factors that can result in a change in an organisation

Area	Factor 1	Factor 2
Performance
Opportunities
Threats
Management decision

Activity 3:

A business has grown, and the manual accounting system needs to be replaced by a computerised accounting system.

List in priorities the change management requirements and document below

Activity 4:

a - Imagine the business has decided to invest $20,000 in a computerised accounting system and staff training to replace the manual accounting system. Identify potential tangible and intangible benefits that can be achieved from this investment.

b - Identify any barriers that the organisation can be faced in the implementation of the new accounting system and the mitigation strategies that could be implemented to address the barriers.

Activity 5:

a - Explain the importance of developing a change management plan and the key information that should be included in the plan?

b - Why is it important to gaining approvalfrom the relevant authorities for change management processes?

Activity 6:

a- Assume that you have successfully developed a change management plan. What key elements will you consider when preparing a communication plan to introduce the changes?

b- What activities would you include in the communication plan?

Activity 7:

Consult with your group members and identify responses to the barriers to change given in the table below:

Lack of employee involvement
Lack of communication
Bad culture S
Unknown current state
Organisation complexity