Diagnosing the need for change within an organization is often complex. This should always be the first step in identifying the change needed and the process for change facilitation. For this discussion, test your knowledge and understanding of the various change approaches. The assessment model described in section 2.3 of the text provides a template for determining what changes need to be made. Describe the assessment model. Explain how the model is important in determining what to change. After deciding what needs to be changed, it is time to determine how the change will occur. Compare and contrast the appreciative inquiry approach and the action research approach. Define the unique characteristics of each approach. Describe where they would best fit in an ethical change process