MBA 687 Module Two Memo Guidelines and RubricScenario
As the HR consultant contracted to resolve issues related to miscommunication and workforce discontent at the U.S. branch of the Singaporean software solutions provider, you are expected to present a change readiness report and then submit a change management plan.
You have read that stakeholder analysis is an important requirement for change management. You know that you will soon need critical information from the VP of the U.S. unit to complete this activity. To convince the VP and the leadership team at both locations to share this critical information with you, you decide to send out a memo on the significance of stakeholder analysis in change management.
Prompt
Write a short memo explaining the significance of stakeholder analysis. Specifically, you must address the following criteria:
- Describe the use of stakeholder analysis in organizational change management.
- How will the identities of different stakeholders influence their views on change initiatives?
- How can stakeholders encourage or inhibit change in an organization?
- Identify and explain at least three benefits of conducting a stakeholder analysis.
- Identify the key people in the organization:
- Reference the Leaders’ Self-Evaluations to document your analysis.
- Who are the critical stakeholders in the organization? Refer to the U.S. Branch Overview to identify the critical stakeholders.
- Who could be interested in enabling change in the organization?
- Why do you think these stakeholders will be interested in enabling change?
- Include at least two valid questions or additional information you will need from the company leadership to complete your stakeholder analysis.
- Reference the Leaders’ Self-Evaluations and Employee Engagement Surveys to document your analysis.
What to Submit
Submit a 3- to 5-page Word document using double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins. Sources, including course materials, should be cited in APA format and listed on a separate reference page. Consult the Shapiro Library APA Style Guide for more information on citations.
Module Two Memo RubricCriteriaExceeds Expectations (100%)Meets Expectations (90%)Partially Meets Expectations (70%)Does Not Meet Expectations (0%)ValueUse of Stakeholder AnalysisExceeds expectations in an exceptionally clear, insightful, sophisticated, or creative mannerExplains how stakeholders can encourage or inhibit organizational changeShows progress toward meeting expectations, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include providing at least one explanation on how stakeholders can encourage or inhibit changeDoes not attempt criterion35Benefits of Stakeholder AnalysisExceeds expectations in an exceptionally clear, insightful, sophisticated, or creative mannerIdentifies and explains the benefits of conducting a stakeholder analysisShows progress toward meeting expectations, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include identifying at least one benefit of stakeholder analysis and explaining each benefit clearlyDoes not attempt criterion20Key People in the OrganizationExceeds expectations in an exceptionally clear, insightful, sophisticated, or creative mannerIdentifies critical stakeholders and the key people who could be interested in enabling change in the organizationShows progress toward meeting expectations, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include identifying critical stakeholders correctly; identifying people who could be interested in enabling change, and providing justification for choices madeDoes not attempt criterion20Questions or Additional InformationExceeds expectations in an exceptionally clear, insightful, sophisticated, or creative mannerIncludes at least two valid questions or some additional information needed to complete a stakeholder analysisShows progress toward meeting expectations, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include identifying at least two valid questions or additional information needed to complete a stakeholder analysisDoes not attempt criterion10Articulation of ResponseExceeds expectations in an exceptionally clear, insightful, sophisticated, or creative mannerClearly conveys meaning with correct grammar, sentence structure, and spellingShows progress toward meeting expectations, but with errors in grammar, sentence structure, and spellingSubmission has critical errors in grammar, sentence structure, and spelling10Citations and AttributionsUses citations for ideas requiring attribution, with few or no minor errorsUses citations for ideas requiring attribution, with consistent minor errorsUses citations for ideas requiring attribution, with major errorsDoes not use citations for ideas requiring attribution5Total:100%ListenDictionaryTranslate
