You have been called in as a consultant to PG Industries (a fictitious company). The new VP of Manufacturing, Laine Thomas, has performed a review of her department and made recommendations to staff about introducing a new training program. The program has been rolled out, but senior management is struggling to get buy-in from many long-term employees. This resistance to acceptance and adoption of the new training program is causing division within the department.

Assignment Checklist:

Review Exhibit 15.6 from your textbook.
Based on the information provided in this scenario, draft a persuasive essay that identifies what you believe will be the four most effective ways one might manage resistance to change in implementing the new training program.
Justify your choice of each tactic by explaining how it is most appropriate in this circumstance.
Utilize at least two external sources as part of your research. Sources might include your textbook, the additional video content, or another resource found in the university library.
Minimum Submission Requirements

The assessment should be submitted as a Microsoft Word document (.doc or .docx).
Your submission should include a title page, introduction, main body, conclusion, and reference list.
The assessment should be double-spaced, 12-point font, and no less than 500 words, not including title page and reference list.
Respond to the questions in a thorough manner, providing specific examples of concepts, topics, definitions, and other elements asked for in the questions. Your paper should be highly organized, logical, and focused.
Your paper must be written in Standard English and demonstrate exceptional content, organization, style, and grammar and mechanics.
Your paper should provide a clearly established and sustained viewpoint and purpose.
Your writing should be well ordered, logical, and unified, as well as original and insightful.
Be sure to cite both in-text and reference list citations where appropriate and reference all sources. Your sources and content should follow proper APA citation style. Review the Writing Center resources on APA style and formatting available in the Academic Success Center found in the Academic Tools area in your course.
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