Discussion Topic: managing change at Chipotle
Assignment-3
Please read the case “Chipotle needs to change” on Page number 406,
Chapter 10 “Organizational change and innovation” available in your
textbook/e-textbook “Management: A Practical Approach” 9 th edition by
Kinicki, A., ‘ Williams, B., and answer the following questions:
Assignment Question(s): (Marks 5)
1. What is the underlying problem in this case from CEO Brian Niccol’s
perspective? (2marks)
1. What type of change Niccol need to inspire- reactive or proactive? Explain
(1 mark)
1. Using Fig 10.1 on page 380, describe what forces for change exist both inside
and outside Chipotle. (1 mark)
2. Utilize Lewin’s change model (Fig 10.2 on page 384) as a blueprint and
describe how Niccol can inspire change at Chipotle? (1 mark)
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