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Table of Contents
DISCLAIMER ........................................................................................................................ 1
Question 1 [25]............................................................................................................................. 5
1.1 Carefully read the case study, and then identify and briefly discuss the nature of change
confronting AngloGold Ashanti. (10) ............. 5
Introduction. .............................................................................................................................. 5
Nature of change facing AngloGold Ashanti. ......................................................................... 5
Transformational change. ...................................................................................................... 5
Incremental change. .............................................................................................................. 6
Conclusion ................................................................................................................................ 6
1.2 Consider the environment within which AngloGold Ashanti’s Africa region operates as
detailed in the case study; and then evaluate the type of change the company is adopting to
re-align with its environment. Provide reasons for your answer. (8) ......................................... 7
Introduction. .............................................................................................................................. 7
Type of change in African region. .......................................................................................... 7
Conclusion. ............................................................................................................................... 8
1.3 Relevant resources are critical to the achievement of Project One's desired outcomes.
Carefully read the case study and briefly discuss the most critical resources that are required
to successfully implement the initiative. Provide practical examples from the case study to
support your answer (7). ........................................................................................................... 9
Introduction. .............................................................................................................................. 9
Material resources. ................................................................................................................ 9
Human resources. ................................................................................................................. 9
Conclusion. ............................................................................................................................. 10
Question 2 [25]............................................................................................................. 11
2.1 For any change initiative to be successful, there are certain tasks/functions the
management team should perform. Read the case study and then identify and critically
discuss any five such tasks/functions that are explicit or implicit to AngloGold Ashanti. (15) 11
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Introduction. ............................................................................................................................ 11
Creating the case for change. ............................................................................................. 11
Ensuring that change is based on an in-depth understanding of the issues........................ 11
Engaging others and building commitment.......................................................................... 12
Developing effective plans and good monitoring practices. ................................................. 12
Facilitating and developing the capability of those involved. ............................................... 12
Conclusion. ............................................................................................................................. 13
2.2 According to the case study, AngloGold Ashanti embraces the organisational value that
people are the business. Read the case study and critically discuss any two ways by which
AngloGold Ashanti can motivate its employees to embrace change. Support your arguments
with examples from the case study. (10) ................................................................................ 14
Introduction. ............................................................................................................................ 14
Motivation ways. .................................................................................................................. 14
Conclusion. ............................................................................................................................. 15
Question 3 [25] ................................................................................................................ 16
3.1 According to the case study, continental Africa provides both opportunities and
challenges for AngloGold Ashanti. Considering this, identify and critically evaluate the pattern
of change the company should follow to successfully exploit such opportunities and deal with
the challenges. Provide reasons for your answer. (15) ......................................................... 16
The Ergonomics of Patterns of Change .............................................................................. 16
Application to the case. ....................................................................................................... 17
Conclusion. ............................................................................................................................. 18
3.2 As AngloGold Ashanti Africa region’s Senior Vice President for Business Improvement
and Operations Support, Drew Cunningham is not entirely certain of how to ensure the region
not only implemented Project One but that its new systems, processes, and procedures
become an embedded way of working. Consider this statement and advise Mr Drew
Cunningham how best can he make sustainable changes that embrace the social aspects and
shared values of the business. (10) .................................................................................... 19
Introduction. ............................................................................................................................ 19
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product of internal and external research that includes the study notes, prescribed text book and other
authentic external sources. It is therefore, advised for students not to share it as it is for the benefit of
up-to date paying students for financial intelligence group. For clarity, students are free to call on the
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Table of Contents
DISCLAIMER ........................................................................................................................ 1
Question 1 [25]............................................................................................................................. 5
1.1 Carefully read the case study, and then identify and briefly discuss the nature of change
confronting AngloGold Ashanti. (10) ............. 5
Introduction. .............................................................................................................................. 5
Nature of change facing AngloGold Ashanti. ......................................................................... 5
Transformational change. ...................................................................................................... 5
Incremental change. .............................................................................................................. 6
Conclusion ................................................................................................................................ 6
1.2 Consider the environment within which AngloGold Ashanti’s Africa region operates as
detailed in the case study; and then evaluate the type of change the company is adopting to
re-align with its environment. Provide reasons for your answer. (8) ......................................... 7
Introduction. .............................................................................................................................. 7
Type of change in African region. .......................................................................................... 7
Conclusion. ............................................................................................................................... 8
1.3 Relevant resources are critical to the achievement of Project One's desired outcomes.
Carefully read the case study and briefly discuss the most critical resources that are required
to successfully implement the initiative. Provide practical examples from the case study to
support your answer (7). ........................................................................................................... 9
Introduction. .............................................................................................................................. 9
Material resources. ................................................................................................................ 9
Human resources. ................................................................................................................. 9
Conclusion. ............................................................................................................................. 10
Question 2 [25]............................................................................................................. 11
2.1 For any change initiative to be successful, there are certain tasks/functions the
management team should perform. Read the case study and then identify and critically
discuss any five such tasks/functions that are explicit or implicit to AngloGold Ashanti. (15) 11
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Introduction. ............................................................................................................................ 11
Creating the case for change. ............................................................................................. 11
Ensuring that change is based on an in-depth understanding of the issues........................ 11
Engaging others and building commitment.......................................................................... 12
Developing effective plans and good monitoring practices. ................................................. 12
Facilitating and developing the capability of those involved. ............................................... 12
Conclusion. ............................................................................................................................. 13
2.2 According to the case study, AngloGold Ashanti embraces the organisational value that
people are the business. Read the case study and critically discuss any two ways by which
AngloGold Ashanti can motivate its employees to embrace change. Support your arguments
with examples from the case study. (10) ................................................................................ 14
Introduction. ............................................................................................................................ 14
Motivation ways. .................................................................................................................. 14
Conclusion. ............................................................................................................................. 15
Question 3 [25] ................................................................................................................ 16
3.1 According to the case study, continental Africa provides both opportunities and
challenges for AngloGold Ashanti. Considering this, identify and critically evaluate the pattern
of change the company should follow to successfully exploit such opportunities and deal with
the challenges. Provide reasons for your answer. (15) ......................................................... 16
The Ergonomics of Patterns of Change .............................................................................. 16
Application to the case. ....................................................................................................... 17
Conclusion. ............................................................................................................................. 18
3.2 As AngloGold Ashanti Africa region’s Senior Vice President for Business Improvement
and Operations Support, Drew Cunningham is not entirely certain of how to ensure the region
not only implemented Project One but that its new systems, processes, and procedures
become an embedded way of working. Consider this statement and advise Mr Drew
Cunningham how best can he make sustainable changes that embrace the social aspects and
shared values of the business. (10) .................................................................................... 19
Introduction. ............................................................................................................................ 19
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