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QUESTION 1 (6 marks) Explain two circumstances using examples in which legislative compliance would drive change for a business in the post-maturity stage.
QUESTION 2 (6 marks) Use Case study 1 (Stimulus 1-9 in the stimulus book) to explain two objectives that could be included in a strategic plan for Herbs & Spices Inc. to realise Elkie`s vision for change.
QUESTION 3 (9 marks) Explain three activities the management of Herbs & Spices Inc. could undertake during the ‘refreeze` stage of Lewin`s model of change management. Provide an example from Case study 1 for each activity.
QUESTION 4 (24 marks) Analyse the power interests of stakeholders in Case study 1 and evaluate the proposed switch to hydroponic operations. Present your findings in a business report to the owners using evidence from the case study.
QUESTION 1 (4 marks) Identify two different management styles and explain how each style can act as an internal driver of change.
QUESTION 2 (3 marks) Using an example describe one operating environmental factor that could influence a business manager to initiate change.
QUESTION 3 (3 marks) Use Case study 1 (Stimulus 1-3 in the stimulus book) to identify and explain one circumstance in which a consultant and/or professional service could assist this surfboard business.
QUESTION 4 (5 marks) Use Case study 1 to analyse two forces for and two forces against change to the manufacturing operations of the surfboard business.
QUESTION 5 (20 marks) Use Case study 2 (Stimulus 4—10 in the stimulus book) to analyse the business situation using a SWOT analysis. Interpret trends in the analysis to determine implications for the business transformation then evaluate marketing strategies used in the transformation to propose recommendations for future success. Present your findings as a business report to the owner.
QUESTION 1 (3 marks) Identify and explain a possible performance management outcome when transforming a business. Include an explanation of the role of performance management in your response.
QUESTION 2 (4 marks) Identify one step from Kotter`s change management model and explain how it influences corporate culture during transformation. Provide one example in your response.
QUESTION 3 (4 marks) Read Case study 1 (Stimulus 1-12) in the stimulus book. Identify and describe one macro environmental factor that could influence the need for change at the vet clinic. Refer to one stimulus from the case study n your response.
QUESTION 4 (9 marks) Referring to evidence in Case study 1 use two business criteria to evaluate one human resource strategy that would transform the business. Make a decision and propose one recommendation for successful transformation of the business.
QUESTION 5 (19 marks) Using Case study 1 select data and information to analyse the pressures for and against change in the business. Identify two relationships patterns or trends in the analysis interpret their effect on the business situation and draw conclusions about the implications for change. Present your findings as a business report to the owner.
QUESTION 1 (6 marks) Explain two drivers of change that would prompt the executive of a large company with diverse holdings to demerge one of its successful retail entities several years after acquisition.
QUESTION 2 (5 marks) Synthesise the information provided in Stimulus 1 and 2 (Case study 1) in the stimulus book to draw conclusions about the implications of the transformation of operations for Mustget Pty Ltd.
QUESTION 3 (6 marks) Explain two leadership strategies that the Operations Manager used in the situation presented in Stimulus 3 (Case study 2) in the stimulus book.
QUESTION 4 (10 marks) a) b) Use evidence from Stimulus 4-10 (Case study 3) in the stimulus book to construct the context section of a business report that describes the internal financial environment of Solidwood Timber and Hardware Pty Ltd. [5 marks] Prepare an appendix for a business report for Solidwood Timber and Hardware Pty Ltd that presents an analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of their internal financial environment. [5 marks]
QUESTION 5 (18 marks) Use Stimulus 4—-10 (Case study 3) in the stimulus book to evaluate the proposed strategies for change to the business. Present your evaluation as an extract of a business report to management that includes recommendations.
QUESTION 1 (3 marks) Identify and explain the final stage in Lewin’s change management model. Use an example to explain one risk for a business if an element of this stage is not implemented.
QUESTION 2 (4 marks) Identify and explain one management strategy that a business manager can use to overcome resistance to change. Use an example to explain how the identified strategy could overcome resistance to change when transforming a business.
QUESTION 3 (3 marks) Read Case study 1 (Stimulus 1—11) in the stimulus book. Describe how one internal operating factor could be influenced by the business transformation. Refer to one relevant stimulus from the case study in your response.
QUESTION 4 (25 marks) Using Case study 1 (Stimulus 1—11) prepare a business report on the incorporation of The Oyster Farm Company into The Hotel Company to present to the general manager. Include a SWOT analysis of the incorporation identify two relationships patterns or trends and interpret their effect on the business situation to draw conclusions about the implications for change. Use two business criteria to evaluate one operational strategy to propose a recommendation about the transformation.
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