Assignment 2 Topic: Discuss: At the centre of many HRM approaches to organisational transformation and culture change is the concept of the HR professional as change agent. Discuss the role of HR in managing change within organisations. Format: Essay Value: 40% Length: 2000 words Due date: Midnight Friday Week 11 Assignment information: Discuss the role of HR in managing change within organisations. You will need to: ? Identify and discuss possible catalysts for change ? Discuss resistance to change ? Identify potential areas of change management that would involve HR ? The role of HR professionals in implementing change and the competencies they would require Use appropriate theories to support your arguments Your assignment must be in essay format. However, heading are acceptable. CDU Harvard referencing style must be used. For the assessment criteria refer to the assessment rubric on learnline.