ASSIGNMENT 2 SEMESTER 1 2025
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: APRIL 2025
, IOP3705
Assignment 2 Semester 1 2025
Unique Number:
Due Date: April 2025
Organisational Development and Change
Question 1: The General Model of Planned Change
Introduction
The general model of planned change is a structured framework used by organizations
to facilitate Organizational Development (OD) interventions. This model provides a
systematic approach to diagnosing, planning, implementing, and sustaining change
(Cummings & Worley, 2021). BlueSkies Airlines' decision to partner with OD Consulting
Ltd demonstrates the practical application of this model in addressing organizational
challenges.
1. Entering and Contracting Phase
This phase involves identifying the need for change and establishing a formal
agreement between the organization and external consultants. BlueSkies Airlines
recognized that its outdated processes required transformation, leading to the CEO’s
decision to engage OD Consulting Ltd. The OD team then met with key stakeholders to
develop a contract outlining the project’s scope, objectives, and expectations.
Contracting ensures alignment between the organization’s needs and the OD
intervention (Anderson, 2019).
2. Diagnosis Phase
The diagnosis phase focuses on gathering and analyzing data to assess the
organization’s current state. At BlueSkies Airlines, data was collected using: