Assignment: Article Critique

The Brisson-Banks (2010) article in the required reading for this assignment compares the five different change management models presented in this unit, and it describes various situational variables that could influence the effectiveness of each. Utilizing all of the knowledge accumulated through this and the previous units, write a critique of the article.

Brisson-Banks, C. (2010). Managing change and transitions: A comparison of different models and their commonalities. Library Management, 31(4), 241-252.

Thepaper, be sure to include the following:

• Evaluate different aspects of organizational change.
• Discuss the role that leader vision and organizational climate plays in a change management strategy.
• Discuss how effective change initiatives can influence organizational performance.

Be sure to follow the guidelines below:

• Accurately identify the premise and supporting points from the article.

• Provide an insightful and thorough analysis of information from the article, including using evidence and reasonable and compelling interpretations.

• Link material to course content and real-world situations.

• Demonstrate solid critical evaluation by providing well-supported opinions and conclusions using additional peerreviewed articles.

• Organize the material logically by using smooth transitions and grouping similar material together.

• Your paper should be at least two pages in length.

• All sources used must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations in APA format.

Question 1

Other than Gettysburg or Vicksburg, make an argument for the single event you deem the most significant to the legacy of the American Civil War on reforms that are present in today's American Society, and explain your choice. You may choose from political, military, economic, or social impact. Your choice should include setting, timeline, major figures, catalysts, outcomes, and statistics (if a battle). More than just a recap, this needs to explain why this is still significant today and use evidence from the past to talk about the present.

Question 2

Introduce the debate surrounding abolition vs. equality and how it led to the American Civil War. Why were there significant fears about the impact of freed slaves in the North? Who had the most to win/lose?

Questions 3

Many concepts were covered in this course. Identify a specific skill that you learned in this course, and explain how you can apply it to increase success in your career in a real-world scenario.(the class is leadership).