Project Execution and Control: Managing Change Requests in Corwin Corporation

This report discusses the processes involved in managing change requests in Corwin Corporation, the changes required and their impact, options for satisfying change requests, and change request control used in the workplace. It also includes a summary of change management theories.

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Table of Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................................2
Discussion........................................................................................................................................2
List of processes involved...........................................................................................................2
Changes required and its impact..................................................................................................3
Option for satisfying change request...........................................................................................4
Complete change request control which is used in workplace....................................................5
Conclusion.......................................................................................................................................6
References........................................................................................................................................7
Change management theories..........................................................................................................8

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Introduction
The following report reflects on Corwin Corporation which has grown into a 950-million-
dollar corporation by the year 2003 (Hayes, 2018). It comes up with an international reputation
for manufacturing of rubber components at low-cost. Corwin can be considered to be similar
with the word “quality”. This ultimately provided management of this organization with the
ultimate luxury of having a large number of products which come up extreme type of lifecycle.
In the upcoming pages of the report, a proper idea has been provided regarding different
kinds of process which are involved in dealing with change management in an organization.
After that, an analysis has been done regarding change management and its impact on various
kinds of parameters like scope, time, quality and cost.
Discussion
List of processes involved
A change request can be easily stated like a formal proposal of any kind of alteration in
some of the product or system. A change request mainly comes into action when client
organization wants to make any kind of alteration (Cameron & Green, 2015). A change request
is considered to be beyond the scope of the agreement, it merely focuses on the fact that client
needs to pay for the extra resources. In the given case study, the organization that is Corwin
corporation is receiving a large number of request for manufacturing of some kinds of special
products (Donnelly & Kirk, 2015).
Five steps are there for managing project change request
 A proper request for any kind of change in the given project
 Updating of change log on regular basis.

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 Analyzing the priority for change request
 Assessing the required change
 Lastly, making a decision regarding the course of given action that is approval or
change request.
Changes required and its impact
In the given case study, West conducted around 15 tests under the Ray request. The test
was mainly scattered over a large distance where no valid kind of conclusion can be drawn from
it (Cameron & Green, 2015). Ray continuously provide information back to Delia focusing on
the fact that Corwin organization was unable to produce any kind of beneficial output. After that,
Delia ordered ray to make any kind of necessary step which is needed for ensuring a perfect
completing of a project.
The real cost of the given project is considered to be much different expected cost.
Items for cost Expected cost
(in dollars )
Actual cost
Direct
labor/support
30, 000 47,000
Testing 60,000 120,000
Overhead 90,000 200,000
Materials 30,000 103,000
G&A 21,000 47,000
Total 231,000 517,000

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Change cost can be considered to be one of the most sensitive aspects of any project. It
can be considered to be one of the most difficult things to control in a project (Hornstein, 2015).
It has been encountered in a large number of projects that change management practices low
value of change cost in comparison to the project budget. Change is scope can easily rank in the
top issues for a project manager. It can easily have a large amount of effect on the cost of the
project.
Project cost management can be easily stated as one of the important factors for project
management (Kuipers et al., 2014). It is mainly inclusive of various activities and tools which
can be used for completing the given project within the given budget. For managing the cost-
ineffective way there are three points which must be taken into consideration like project cost
estimation, project cost budgeting and lastly project cost control.
Option for satisfying change request
Five steps which can be taken for satisfying change requests are
 Request for any kind of supporting materials
 Analyzing the fact that whether the change request is inside or outside the project.
 Team for assessing the priority of change request.
 Approval or rejection of any kind of change request for the project.
 Making a decision regarding the course of action.
Five steps can be easily taken for managing various kinds of risk in a project like value or
priority, timing, cost, and impact.

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Value and priority: As the rubber project is much visible and important, one needs to set
some kinds of high limits so that various kinds of changes can be easily avoided (Donnelly &
Kirk, 2015).
Timing: If the change request arrives at the beginning of rubber project then any change can
be easily absorbed (Goetsch & Davis, 2014). But if the changes are made at the 50% of the
project then it can interfere with the timely completion of the project.
Cost: Rubber project easily increase or decrease the project cost (Matos Marques Simoes, &
Esposito, 2014). For properly managing the changes project manager should set up some limits
for the changes so that they can easily manage the budget.
Impact: For maintaining proper kind of control on project change one needs to identify the
fact that how it can affect the rubber project as a whole.
Complete change request control which is used in the workplace
A change request is generally made in the form when a member of a team believes the
fact that change is required (Van der Voort, 2014). The change will help the employee of Corwin
corporation for meeting their objectives. The change form will bring a large number of benefits
like:
 Identification of various kinds of changes before their occurrence
 Implementation of the formal approval process
 Analyzing the effect of changes.
Conclusion
The above discussion relates us to the fact that this report is all about Corwin corporation
which can gain the due amount of profit in the last few years. Corwin organization tend to

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maintain the same kind of structure for more than 15 years. The top-level management of this
organization was highly conservative in nature. It also aimed at making use of marketing
approach which can be used for finding new kind of marketers. Apart from this Corwin tend to
maintain a small art of technology along with the application to present product lines. The
reputation of this organization was so good that it can continuously receive various kinds of
inquiries related to manufacturing of a large number of products. In the above pages of the
report, a proper idea has been provided regarding the different types of changes which are
required for the given project. After that various kinds of risk have been discussed for each kind
of change in the project.

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References
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the models, tools and techniques of organizational change. Kogan Page Publishers.
Donnelly, P., & Kirk, P. (2015). Use the PDSA model for effective change
management. Education for Primary Care, 26(4), 279-281.
Goetsch, D. L., & Davis, S. B. (2014). Quality management for organizational excellence. Upper
Saddle River, NJ: pearson.
Hayes, J. (2018). The theory and practice of change management.
Hornstein, H. A. (2015). The integration of project management and organizational change
management is now a necessity. International Journal of Project Management, 33(2),
291-298.
Kuipers, B. S., Higgs, M., Kickert, W., Tummers, L., Grandia, J., & Van der Voet, J. (2014). The
management of change in public organizations: A literature review. Public
administration, 92(1), 1-20.
Matos Marques Simoes, P., & Esposito, M. (2014). Improving change management: How
communication nature influences resistance to change. Journal of Management
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Van der Voet, J. (2014). The effectiveness and specificity of change management in a public
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structure. European Management Journal, 32(3), 373-382.

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Change management theories
Change management can be defined as a well-known term which is mainly used for
referring to the change or transition on a large number of people and organization. There is
mainly seven change management model like Lewin change management model, McKinsey 7
model, Kotter’s change management theory, nudge theory, ADKAR model, bridges transition
model, Kubler- Ross five-stage model.
Lewis changes management model: It is one of most of the popular and effective kind
of model which helps an individual to have a proper understanding regarding the organizational
and structural changes. This model comprises of three main stages namely unfreeze, change and
refreeze.
McKinsey 7 S model: This particular model has managed to easily persist even when
other model came into action. This model comprises seven steps or stages like strategy, structure,
system, shared values, style, staff, skills
Kotter change management theory: It is considered to be one of the most popular and
widely adopted theories all-round the globe. This change management theory is mainly divided
into eight stages like increase of urgency, the building of the team, having a proper vision,
communication, get various things moving, focus on short-term goals, incorporation of change.
Nudge theory: This concept or idea is used in behavioral science which can be easily
applied to change management theory. Nudge theory is helpful for exploring and understanding
the existing influences.
ADKAR model: This model of change is considered to be goal oriented tool or model
which can be used for various change management teams. It can be easily used for focusing on a

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large number of steps or activities which are mainly related to goals. ADKAR stands for
awareness, desire, knowledge, ability, and reinforcement.
Bridge Transition model: This model was developed by William Bridges and comprises
of three main stages that are letting go, neutral zone and a new beginning
Kubler-Ross five-stage model: This particular model can be easily applied for an
understanding change of work. It mainly comprises five stage that is denial, anger, bargaining,
depression, and acceptance.