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Textbook:

Dawson, P., & Andriopoulos, C. (2021).
Managing change, creativity, and innovation (4th ed.). Sage Publishing

Print ISBN: 978-1529734959

eText ISBN: 978-1529764994

For this assignment, write about 300 words for each discussion question;

For each Discussion question, cite at least 1 peer review references in
APA 7th format.


don’t use any AI writing or OPEN AI answers

1.

Innovation and the change management process are vitally linked to how companies react to their environments. These have their genesis in theories, which are operationalized into practice.

· Which are the main types of innovations? 

· Identify relevant examples (NOT from the textbook). (i.e. define each with support, then answer through your definitions. 

· Next, list a number of barriers to innovation and describe what management can do to offset these barriers.

· What is the relationship between theory development and management practice? Give a specific example of this relationship (Not from the textbook)

2.

Change is an activity and mindset that many resist. Kotter proposed a “dual operating system” for accelerating change.

· What are the main reasons why people resist change? (Support response with academic sources, and not just your opinion).

· Then, give an example when YOU were resistant to change. Explain what the change was about, why you resisted, and what was the outcome.

· Describe Kotter’s idea of a dual operating system for making change happen in an accelerating world. (and support your answer). Then provide a critical assessment.

3.

Organizational Development is not just a list of “tools” or activities that are templated, but involves understanding values, ethics, and the ability to create in specific environments to decipher “best” solutions for a given case.

· Describe what role creativity plays in innovation in contemporary cultural and economic life?  Give a personal example. 

· What do you believe are the main cognitive factors that may predict creative achievement? (Use examples from your personal life to illustrate your points). 

· Do you believe that knowledge is beneficial to creativity and innovation? Why or why not?

4.

· What does Amabile mean by the notion of the “threshold of sufficiency?” 

· Do you agree with her opinion that evaluation can have a negative effect on creativity? Support your positions on these.

· In your opinion, are strong, cohesive cultures conducive or detrimental to creativity and innovation? Illustrate your points by using real-life examples.

Rubric:

Criteria

Performance Indicators 

(Observation descriptors indicating extent to which criterion is met.)

Level 4

Exemplary

Level 3

Proficient

Level 2

Needs Improvement

Level 1

Unsatisfactory

Level 0

No Submission

Depth of Initial Post

40% of overall grade

Student answers the discussion question prompt completely with examples and/or reasoning.

40 points

Student answers the prompt almost completely with examples and/or reasoning.

30 points

Student answers the prompt partially but does not include examples and/or reasoning.

20 points

Student responses are not well-conceived, do not offer insight, and/or do not offer examples.

10 points 

No submission.

0 points

Depth of Peer Responses

40% of overall grade

Student responses to peers are well-conceived, offering insight and examples. 

40 points

Student responses to peers are mostly well-conceived, and are supported by insight and examples.

30 points

Student responses to peers are partially complete, and/or lack clarity.

20 points

Student responses to peers are incomplete, inaccurate, and/or unclear. 

10 points 

No submission.

0 points

Accountability

20% of overall grade

Student posts initial response to DQ prompt and to peer responses on time. 

20 points

Student is late when posting initial response to DQ prompt and/or to peer responses, but has a viable excuse and has notified the professor in advance.

15 points

Student is late when posting initial response to DQ prompts or to peer responses. 

10 points

Student fails to post DQ prompt and/or to peers on time. 

5 points

No submission.

0 points

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