Answer all three questions. Be very lengthy in your responses. Provide enough information to indicate you understand the issue. Please answers the questions individually, also please provide references for each questions individually. Thank you
1. The organization’s culture is an important factor in change efforts. What attributes/characteristics make up an organization’s culture? Why is it important to analyze the culture when you attempt to change an organization? What can be done if the culture is rigid and cannot accept change?
2. Resistance to change is a factor that must be considered when change is contemplated. What is resistance to change? Why does it occur? How is it addressed when you plan an organizational change?
3. What are the essential elements of a new organizational “vision?” What should be incorporated into a vision statement? Why do organizations need a vision?