Theories Explained I've added a pdf of the Ketchen & Berg resource here. Please look at the attachments for the assignments.
Assignment #4
Theories Explained
Instructions: Students use theories (Ketchen & Berg chapter 1 referenced below covers the theories of Contingency Theory and Strategic Change/Social Change) as inspiration and practice through creating:
A 3D example of one theory: https://www.tinkercad.com/
OR
A theory Practice Quiz: https://quizlet.com/
Must show application of the theory and include 5 or more quiz questions or quizlet cards
Ketchen, D. J., & Bergh, D. D. (2004). Research Methodology in Strategy and Management: Vol. 1st ed. JAI Press Inc.
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Here are some additional resources for you to start researching more about the two theories
Contingency Theory
https://www.villanovau.com/resources/leadership/leadership-and-contingency-theory/
https://study.sagepub.com/sites/default/files/reference6.1.pdf
Strategic Change
https://www.managementstudyguide.com/strategic-change-theories.htm
https://www.process.st/change-management-models/
Feel free to explore more sources!
Checklist for assignment
Student uses 3D tool to create visual example of 1 theory or quizlet.com to create a practice quiz using both research theories
Student explains why he or she chose the digital tool to showcase learning of the concept
The digital artifact shows student understands how to explain application of the concept
The digital artifact is interesting and helpful for the audience
Student explains how theories contribute to developing research projects (research example or summary of a research project)
Includes a reference list
See Rubric for grading criteria
