MGMT625 GDB # 1 Solution Spring 2013

Spring 2013
Graded Discussion Board
change MANAGEMENT (MGmT625)
Due Date: May 14, 2013 Marks: 20

Topic: Theories of Change in an Organisation Lesson 1-13

Objective of the Activity:
The prime objective of this activity is to get the students familiar with the basic concepts oftheories of change in organisations.
Learning Outcomes:
After generating discussion on the said topic, the students will be able to:

1. Comprehend the concept of theories of change in organisations
2. Comprehend the linkage of different theories of change
3. Can bring a good debate on the role of change theories in promoting development in organisations through change.

Point of Discussion (POD)
The theories, Life cycle theory, Teleological theory, Dialectical theory and Evolutionary theory,narrated by Van de Ven & Poole and tried to give a comprehensive picture of various theorieson organization change. You have to discuss any theory that fit into an organisation which becomes successful change model.

Note:
For acquiring the relevant knowledge, do not rely only on handouts but watch the course video lectures and read additional material available online or in any other mode.
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According to me its Evolutionary theory because this is the theory that fit into an organisation which becomes successful change model



i think it is teleological theory, bcoz it deals and communicate with internal and external paradigms and efforts to achieve the targets goals,
you can axplain any theory in the cotext of any case



Yes its teleological theory