Understanding and Coping
Understanding and Coping with Change Change is everywhere, yet very few people seem to embrace the concept. We are, for the most part, creatures of habit and follow
daily routines. When change occurs, our activities and thought patterns are disrupted. Write a four- to five-page APA formatted paper (excluding the title and
reference pages), using a minimum of three scholarly sources in addition to the textbook, analyzing the internal and external factors contributing to an individual’s
resistance to change. Describe a situation where you or someone you know was resistant to change as identified in one of following areas: Self-interest Lack of
understanding Lack of trust in management Differing assessments of the need for change Low tolerance for change Explain whether the resistance to change was caused by
an internal or external factor. Using Kotter’s theory for change, provide a plan for overcoming that resistance. What will be done and how will you know that the plan
has worked? Carefully review the Grading Rubric for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.