Resource: Riordan Manufacturing Virtual Organization Review the intranet site for Riordan Manufacturing including Human Resources – Organizational Charts, Employee Files, etc., and Sales & Marketing – Marketing Information Systems. Create a change management plan and communication plan of 1,050- to 1,400-words. The plan should include the details from section I and section II outlined below. Section I: Change Management Plan • Identify the current formal and informal power structures in the organization. How might the power and political structure of the organization affect employee behavior? • Identify the most appropriate and effective organizational structures for Riordan Manufacturing that will help them accomplish their planned changes. • What are the potential effects of this selected structure on employee behavior? • Identify characteristics of the company's culture. What are the potential influences of the corporate culture on employee behavior? • Identify the potential sources of resistance to change and develop strategies to manage resistance to change. • Recommend a strategy to implement the changes over the next 12 months. • Describe how you will evaluate the success or failure of the planned change. Section II: Communication Plan Create a Communication Plan for the proposed change covered in the Change Management Plan. In the Communication Plan, complete the following: • Select the most appropriate channels to communicate the change to the employees, and explain why you selected these channels. • Identify the potential barriers to effective communication and strategies for overcoming the barriers. Develop a message for one of the selected communication channels. In the message, complete the following: • Identify those areas affected by the change. • Establish the need for the change. • Create a sense of urgency around the change. • Outline next steps in the change process.  |
