Solution This is a theory which is informed by view that experience of change is different and unique. According to Lindblad (2022), the authors of the theory was to assist people going through grief/mourning successfully. It is similarly relevant in change process by people practice professionals such as the 2-days of work week. Shock/denial- As part of change, due to notice not communicated on-time, denial for the importance of the identified change would be noted. They would identify t...

Solution This model identifies the change strategy in an organisation as being guided by 8 different phases. According to Pollack and Pollack (2021), adherence to these stages lead to a successful change management. Create a sense of urgency- The reason change need to be pursued is clearly stipulated in this phase. The change is noted as the only way out for an organisation success. Build coalition- A team of employees and different experts come together to actively pursue the change p...

Solution Employee Selection Impact on Culture Adopting definition of CIPD (2024c), organisation culture is “shared belief, values and assumptions shaping individuals’ behaviours and interactions in an organisation”. There is a direct correlation of the employee’s selection and successful organisation culture. The selection process guides the employees’ cultural tendencies or how they would relate with their organisation and also employees. Further, as part of the employee’s selectio...

Solution Charles Handy Model The basic assumption of this theory is that employee’s motivation is impacted by the organisation culture, behaviours and set values (Pinnington, 2021). The features of the model are; Power- This feature identify power as predominantly in the hands of few people who make most of the decisions. According to Pinnington (2021), the power held assists them to guide major decisions making on organisation core operations. For instance, REDTAG senior executives...

Solution AI in my Organisation Workplace In the fashion industry where our organisation operates (REDTAG), Artificial Intelligence (AI) embrace is increasing. According to CIPD (2024b), this is informed by customer demands increase and evolving operations. The forms of AI used include; Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) This type of AI has the capability of mimicking real human activities to be real (Baidoo-Anu & Ansah, 2023). For instance, it can create content, generate i...

Solution Interest rates The interest rates represent a change in the amount charged to loan facility or savings made. For REDTAG operating in the fashion sector, it impacts on upgrading their fashion products, renovate clothing line and expand their services. According to Gürkaynak et al. (2025), an increase in interest rates lower existing income hence caution in spending on clothing lines.  With some of the competitors not affected by interest rates, they can continue providing ...

SolutionOrganisation strategy- An organisation strategy can be defined as an entity positioning itself appropriately in their business environment. This is for achieving long-term objectives and meeting clients demands (CIPD, 2024). Also, Gimbert et al. (202) identify the organisation strategy as a detailed planning which guide an entity towards achieving long-term objectives. This is evident on how they allocate resources, collaborate and operate to achieve vision and mission of an organisa...

An organisation structure is defined as a system which outline the scope of various initiatives are implemented in an organisation. According to CIPD (2025), the intention of organisation structure is to have a positive input on organisation objectives achievement. Hence, for an organisation structure, it guides on setting rules to be followed, assigned functions and responsibility assigned. Further, in an organisation structure, it guides establishment of the information flow in different orga...

Solution Task Questions Divisional and Matrix Structure An organisation structure is defined as a system which outline the scope of various initiatives are implemented in an organisation. According to CIPD (2025), the intention of organisation structure is to have a positive input on organisation objectives achievement. Hence, for an organisation structure, it guides on setting rules to be followed, assigned functions and responsibility assigned. Further, in an organisation structure...

Solution Briefing paper Questions (AC1.1) Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of different types of organisation structures, including the reasons underpinning them. Short references should be added into your narrative below. Please remember to only list your long references in the reference box provided at the end of this section.   Word count: Approximately 500 wordsDivisional Organisation Structure Contrary to having the organisation structures informed by the...