Posted: September 16th, 2017

Hard and Soft Systems Models of Change

Hard and Soft Systems Models of Change

Order Description

According to Senior & Fleming: (2006) “Soft systems approaches to change emphasise not just the content and control of change but also the process by which change

comes about”.

Critically evaluate the limitations of soft systems approaches to change (OD approach) to managing and sustaining organisational change

Edinburgh Napier University
The Business School
2014/15
Organisational Change & Management
Individual Assessment
The Assignment Brief:
According to Senior & Fleming: (2006) “Soft systems approaches to change
emphasise not just the content and control of change but also the process by which
change comes about”, ‘:;t~ .
Critically evaluate the limitations of soft systems approaches to change (00 ~ » ..
approach) to .!JIanaging andsustaini!)J organisational change
Considerations: you should follow these guidelines to help you plan your answer
• Discuss in ,general terms the differences between the ~ and ~ systems
models of change .. ,
• Discuss the factors that should be taken into account when considering ~
systems approaches to change. ‘ ‘.
~. Use of references to contemporary texts and organisational examplea- in
order to underpin ideas and points described.
~ It is important to draw a parallel betweert the theory arrd practice and use
appropriate references for the facts given.
*• The leaflet ‘information skills: Bibliographies and References’ can be found on the following link: www.napier.ac.uk/inform
Assessment Criteria:
You will be assessed in accordance with the Edinburgh Napier University assessment
criteria.
Your individual work should be submitted by os” April 2015 in an essay format, not
exceeding 2500 words. The essay follows the pattern of an introduction, the main
theme and end with a conclusion.

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