Assessment Task 2: Project: Develop and Present a Change Assessment \"5" Management Project Plan Schedule TBA Performance Criteria: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1. 2.2, 2.3 Also addresses some elements oft required skills and knowledge as shown in the Assessment Matrix Description: Note to Trainersr'assessors: As this assessment tasks are project based, this task should be handed out at the beginning off the term to set the project in motion and allow the students to gradually develop the relevant concepts, knowledge and skills in conjunction with classroom learning sessions. Some project time should also be allocated in each session to practice and complete relevant parts off the project. Also, depending on the group size, the case used in the project can be varied [e.g., HP Compaq merger, AOL and Time Warner Merger, Westpac - Creating a sustainable business, and BOC - Promoting Gas & Gear through effective change management etc.) - or something simplistic such as "A local bookstore going online" iff required. This is an individual assessment task. However, you will assume the role oft a project team, and engage in designated consultation sessions. With a view to use the project to simulate a real-lifteexercise, the class audience/students will play the role oft a member oft Change Management Project Team working in the given case organisation/prole. The trainer/assessor will play the role oft a Senior Management Team member. Project background and scenario are given below. Trainer/assessor shall assign the members ftor consultation purpose during the sessions. Background: The Wall Street Journal reported in 2009 that Blockbuster Video, whose shares were trading below $1, was seeking advice on how to le ffor bankruptcy. Blockbuster, at the time, countered that it was only trying to get help to restructure company's debts. Finally, on Sept 23, 2010, Blockbuster ffiled ffor bankruptcy. in Australia, Paul Uniacke, who owns and operates the Franchise Entertainment Group, which includes the Blockbuster. 1Video Ezy and EzyDVD chains, said the Australian Blockbuster chain was separate rom the U5 Company and said that there was no threat to the local business. While in the US, the Blockbuster group was taken over by Dish Network, taking the brand into home entertainment through its cable network, Blockbuster continues to operate in Australia as a traditional video rental store chain. Uniacke also said the Australian