Introduction and Alignment Organizations will inevitably experience change. This change can be internal, external, or a blend of both. By understanding the characteristics of the force driving the change organizations and their leaders will be better prepared to respond and view them as an opportunity, rather than a threat. Upon completion of this assignment, you should be able to: Explain the forces driving the need for change in organizations. Resources 1.) Read: PepsiCo Case Study in Chapter 1 in Hodges. (1 page) 2.) Watch: The Forces that Create the Need for Change: Internal and External Forces https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCTQpDVVECg Assignment Instructions After reading the text and viewing the video, write a 2-page paper (not including title page and reference page) by answering the following questions: Explain the key drivers of the change at PepsiCo? Why was transformational rather than incremental change needed in the company? How might the transformation have impacted the employees within the company?
