Discussion Topic

Journal: Reflecting on Reactions to Change

In this Journal, you have an opportunity to apply some of the knowledge you gained from your Reading and Assignments.

Select an organization or industry that is facing significant change.

For example, taxi companies are under enormous pressure because Uber and Lyft have disrupted the industry. Please take a reflective perspective and consider the following:

To get the most from this Journal, put yourself in the role of the CEO, and ponder the mindset of the leadership team.

Respond in a Journal posting. You will not have to respond to other students, but your response must be original. Only your first posting will be graded.

Checklist:

(a) Why were the leaders of your chosen company or industry unable to adapt to the changing environment?

(b) Was the competition threat ignored?

(b) Was the leadership team afraid of change?

(c) Did fear of failure cause inaction?

Requirements

Your Journal should consist of a minimum of 300 words, and no more than 350 words. The Journal must be concise, well-written, and consistent with the requirements. Please make sure to reflect on what you learned. It is important to consider the intangible variables affecting the implementation of change within the organization.