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LEARNING ACTIVITY 1.6: ADVANCED CHANGE THEORY 2
Quinn considers a change hypothesis that is known as the Advanced Change Theory
(ACT). The ACT principles focus on individuals who practice ACT and how their work
empowers and changes themselves so that they are in accordance with the vision of attaining a
common good. Essentially, it allows them to conduct themselves in a manner that is beneficial to
the organization. The ACT relies on the regulating reductive, power coercive and experimental
level headed speculations. It improves the three variables and acts as a substantial reason for the
change to be beneficial (McCloud, Tilley-Lubbs, Chang, Popova, & Smart-Smith, 2015). The
ACT is comprised of end standards that are part of the change hypothesis.
The first principle entails a creation of the developing system. In this case, it can be
addressed through the development of a community that can grow adopt and learn. Members are
included to take part in the new norms of the hierarchy. This is the responsibility for the leader to
ensure that everyone participates in the system. Secondarily, the proponents of the ACT should
self-reflect on their values and determine aspects of self-deception. This ensures that any issues
are avoided, and all stakeholders are aware of their role in the system (Boyatzis, 2006). The
proponents should also align their actions and behaviors so as to prevent integrity gaps.
Personal change can also be achieved through alignment and clarification of actions. The
practitioners should have personal integrity which ensures that they can achieve a particular end.
In this context, the individual has to be confident that they will perform exemplary in a particular
situation. Additionally, the authors assert that ACT proponents should act at the edge of chaos to
engage with vagueness to come up with a new vision (Quinn, Spreitzer, & Brown, 2000). This is
the vision for a collective good. It arises when external forces do not pressure the individual, and
they have the opportunity to sacrifice themselves personally for the greater good of humankind.
Taking action at the edge of chaos is imperative. Additionally, the practitioner should maintain
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admiration for others involved in change. They should also inspire others, and this encourages
the changes. In the end, both the self and the system will be modified (Hassanzadeh, 2014).
The ACT and a Christian worldview can work together as it suggests ways that change is
essential as a leadership strategy. Primarily, it can be seen in the Bible where Jesus avoided the
religious hierarchy and chose fishermen. It leads to a journey where many individuals come
together to work towards a common known, in this case know as a collective fulfillment
The principles detail the conclusive aspects of the change hypothesis method. The
authors use cases of Jesus, Martin Luther King and Gandhi ho applied in ACT. Even though
these examples could influence someone to denounce the theory as an adequate hypothesis to
describe the actualization of change. However, the authors believe that it even though changes
could at first be seen as minimal, they have the potential to evolve and become larger with time.
change initially, but progress will be achieved with time. The authors detail the importance of
using contemporary illustrations of the ACT both at home and in the work environment
(Hassanzadeh, 2014). In this case, the ACT has some form of legitimacy. However, its
pioneer.
In conclusion, change begins with ourselves before changing others. In this case,
individual will have to consider the new belief system and practices allowing them to influence
others to change. The Act is an adequate theory to describe the process of change.
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References
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McCloud, J., Tilley-Lubbs, G. A., Chang, R., Popova, D., & Smart-Smith, P. (2015). Curricular
Quinn, R. E., Spreitzer, G. M., & Brown, M. V. (2000). Changing others through changing
147-164.
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