Critically analyze the planned; processual; and multi-perspective approaches to managing change.

Essay Topic: Critically analyze the planned; processual; and multi-perspective approaches to managing change.

Use THREE relevant and recent journal articles to develop your essay.

You have to find THREE JOURNAL ARTICLES BUT MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THREE JOURNAL ARTICLES OTHERWISE I’LL GET LOW MARK

Marks will be awarded on the basis of:

Quality of content and analysis (70%):

How well you have explained each approach and critically evaluated its strengths and weaknesses.

Depth of analysis supported by research literature.

Quality of scholarly articles chosen and How well have you demonstrated an understanding of these

articles? Have you used the scholarly readings that are current and up to date? Have you utilized them

to build upon your narrative?

It is important in your essay that you articulate in your own words what you understand about each

approach, rather than rely on using direct quotes from other authors. Be concise and to the point. Style and presentation of the essay (30%):

How clearly is your essay written?

Have you carefully edited your paper for correct spelling, punctuation and grammar?

Is the Harvard referencing system used correctly?

For this task, use an essay format. Include an Introduction, a Discussion section in which you discuss the three approaches and a Conclusion. Discuss each of the three approaches in the body of your report, followed by a conclusion at the end of your paper. It is important in your essay that you paraphrase and articulate in your own words what you understand about each approach, rather than rely on using direct quotes from other authors. Be concise and to the point.

Students who fail to acknowledge sources of information correctly may be charged with plagiarism, which can result in substantial deductions in marks. ‘Forgetting’ or ignorance of correct acknowledgement practices are not acceptable as explanations for failing to acknowledge sources correctly Use proper in-text referencing and provide a reference list following Harvard referencing system.

The essay should be typed using single line spacing, 12-point font (Arial or Times New Roman or equivalent).

Make sure that your assignment is in .doc format. No other format is acceptable. There should be no images in your document.