Module 4 – Case
MANAGING CHANGE
Assignment Overview
Change Management
Rapid technology changes in workplaces can cause stress, prompting employees to resist adopting new tools. This resistance stems from fear of obsolescence, disrupted routines, and perceived tool complexity.
Addressing these anxieties through effective communication and training is crucial for smooth technological transitions.
**Complete Case 4 before SLP 4**
Case 4 Resources
Embracing Technology and Adaptability Through Change Management (2023)
Technology Modernization Requires Cultural Change (2023)
America’s generational divide doesn’t apply to technology. (2023)
Resistance to Change: Workflow Evolution Across Generations (2023)
2023 Work in America Survey (2023)
Workplace stress affects most workers despite employers’ efforts (2023)
Artificial Intelligence (2023) You may create a free login to access more information.
Text: 10.1 Organizational Structures and Design (2023)
Text: 10.2 Organizational Change (2023)
Text: 10.3 Managing Change (2023)
Scholarly Readings:
As AI Spreads, Experts Predict the Best and Worst Changes in Digital Life by 2035 (2023)
Technology Supported Change
Investigate the role of technology (AI, data analytics) in facilitating change. How has technology transformed the landscape of change management in recent years? (1 ½ pages). Research Required.
Technology Resistance and Adoption
Analyze the challenges and advantages of managing a multi-generational workforce in the age of rapid technological change (1 ½ pages). Research Required.
Workplace Stress & Coping Mechanisms
Examine how changes in technology can cause workplace stress. Research how managers and organizations mitigate adverse effects for smooth tech transitions (2 pages). Research Required.
All research for this case should have been published within the last two years.
No quotations are permitted in this paper. Since you are engaging in research, be sure to cite and reference the sources in APA format. NOTE: Failure to use research with accompanying citations to support content will result in reduced scoring “Level 2-Developing” across the grading rubric. This is a professional paper; not a personal one based on feelings. The paper must be written in the third person. This means words like “I,” “we,” and “you” are not appropriate.
Assignment Expectations
Use the APA-formatted MGT501 Case 4 template to create your submission.
• The template is set up in APA 7: double-spacing, font, margins, headings, page breaks, APA help links.
Your submission will include:
Trident University International’s cover page
• A paper with APA citations (2- to 3-sentence overview, 5-page body, 2- to 3-sentence conclusion)
• The reference list page in APA format