BSBLDR601 Lead and manage organisational change

Assessment Task 2 - Knowledge Test

The following questions should be answered using Microsoft Word and submitted to your Assessor electronically. Answer every part of the question. Type your answers below the questions.

Q1: Explain any four (4) events or trends in the external environment that impact the achievement of organisational objectives in 30-60 words each.

Q2: How can trend analysis help in identifying changing trends and opportunities in the workplace? Write your answer in 100-150 words.

Q3: Why is it important to review existing policies and practices against strategic objectives to guide organisational change? Write your answer in 150-200 words.

Q4: What is a cost-benefit analysis? Write your answer in 100-150 words.

Q5: What are the different costs involved in cost-benefit analysis? Write your answer in 100-150 words.

Q6: Explain the following two (2) methods for conducting a cost-benefit analysis for high priority change requirements and opportunities in 50-100 words each:

1. Return-on-investment analysis

1. Net present value.

 Q7: Explain the following methods of conducting a risk analysis in 50-100 words each:

1. Fault Tree analysis
2. Cause Consequence Analysis

 Q8: Explain the following barriers to change and relevant mitigation strategies to address them in 150-200 words each.

1. Lack of employee involvement
2. A bad culture shift planning

Q9: Why is it important to involve the various stakeholders in an organizational change program in planning the change? Write your answer in 100-150 words.

Q10: What type of specialists or experts could you consult when you are deciding on change management opportunities and processes? 250-300 words.

Q11: What content should be included in communication plans for the promotion of benefits of organisational change? Write your answer in 150-200 words.

Q12: Explain the key content of educational plans to address the staff members’ training requirements for implementing the change in 70-120 words. 

Q13: Explain the change management processes or cycle in 200-250 words.

Q14: Explain the strategies for communicating and embedding change in 300-350 words.

Q15:  What is organisational behaviour? Write your answer in 50-100 words. 

 Q16: Discuss the impact of organisational behaviour on change management plans. Write your answer in 100-200 words.

Q17: How do the external environment factors impact change strategies? Write your answer in 150-200 words.

Q18: Explain the key components of a change management project plan in 200-250 words.

Q19: How would you monitor the change management strategy that has been implemented in an organisation? Explain in 50-100 words.

Q20 How would you review the change management strategy that has been implemented in an organisation? Explain in 50 – 100 words.: