Argumentative Essay
“People don’t resist change. They resist being changed!”
— Peter Senge
“Only the wisest and stupidest of men never change.”
— Confucius
“We would rather be ruined than changed, We would rather die in our dread Than climb the cross of the moment And let our illusions die.”
— W. H. Auden
“One key to successful leadership is continuous personal change. Personal change is a reflection of our inner growth and empowerment.”
— Robert E. Quinn
“In times of rapid change, the experience could be your worst enemy.”
— J. Paul Getty
Listed above are famous quotes about change and leading change. As researchers and scholars, we realize that support of such claims and assertions are imperative to our credibility and to avoid bias. For this assignment, choose four of the above quotes, and then prove or disprove them based on the scholarly research that you find. In an argumentative essay, present your rebuttal to the quote or your support for the quote. Be sure to give your reader a clear summary of the quote, and then explain why this quote is acceptable or unacceptable. Avoid bias in your responses, and instead, support your views as you will do in your upcoming dissertation research.
Length: 8-10 pages, not including the title and reference pages
References: Support your work with a minimum of eight scholarly resources.
