Assess and explain the extent to which the change approach that has been adopted by Cheryl Hailstrom is appropriate to the organisational contexts in Lakeland Wonders.

Write approximately 500 words per answer.

  1. Analyse the nature of the Lakeland Wonders organisational change project, taking into account the reasons for this change. (relates to Topic 1)
  2. Assess and explain the extent to which the change approach that has been adopted by Cheryl Hailstrom is appropriate to the organisational contexts in Lakeland Wonders. (relates to Topic 1)
  3. Are there gaps? Is there a different approach or combination of approaches that might have been better – based on the contexts for change that you have analysed? (relates to Topic 1)
  4. Critically apply either the PEST-based framework or the McKinsey 7S framework to analyse the need for change in Lakeland Wonders case. (relates to Topic 3)
  5. What type of organisational culture would you say is evident in the Lakeland Wonders case? Justify your argument. (relates to Topic 4)

Use at least 10 recent academic and professional resources to support your argument. You must use the material covered in the subject as a starting point. We expect to see you engaging with this material effectively.