Discussion: The 7 S Model
As
a business leader, you would likely utilize a variety of theories,
models, and applications in order to create a comprehensive approach to
business strategy planning. Consider the following scenario:
You
are working with a department that has decided to incorporate the 7 S
Model to enact change within the organization. As a business leader, you
are to evaluate this model within a proposal, including potential
benefits and examples of effective implementation.
To prepare for this Discussion,
review the section entitled “Alignment: The 7 S Model” on pages 239–244
in Dyer, Godfrey, Jensen, and Bryce (2016) and consider which
components of the model might be the most beneficial in executing change
within an organization. You may also want to utilize the Walden Library
to identify scholarly examples of implementing the 7 S Model in
professional contexts.
By Day 3
Post an
evaluation of the 7 S Model as a tool for planning and executing change
with an organization. Your evaluation should include the following:
- A
description of the value of each step within the 7 S model to
implementing change with the organization, including at least one
supportive example - An analysis of which one or two specific
component(s) of the 7 S Model could be most helpful from a change
management perspective, including at least one supportive example - An
explanation for which specific component(s) of the 7 S Model could be
most challenging when implementing organizational change, including at
least one supportive example
Be sure to support your work with a minimum of two specific APA citations from this week’s Learning Resources and at least one additional scholarly source.
Singh, A. (2013). A study of role of McKinsey’s 7S framework in achieving organizational excellence. Organization Development Journal, 31(3), 39–50. Retrieved from http://www.odinstitute.org
Dyer, J. H., Godfrey, P., Jensen, R., & Bryce, D. (2016). Strategic management: Concepts and tools for creating real world strategy. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons.
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