MHR 405 Chapter Notes - Chapter 13: Force-Field Analysis, Selective Perception, Mental Model
5 Mar 2013
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Planned change change that is an intentional and goal-oriented activity. Development change the improvement of skill, method, or condition that for some reason does not measure up. Transitional change change that is introduced to have an organization evolve slowly; current ways of doing things are replaced by new. Transformational change change in which the organization moves to radically different and sometimes unknown, future state. Structure restructure, downsize, merge with another company, form strategic alliances. Or outsource part of their operations are ways of changing the organization structure. Downsizing intended reduction in the number of employees; 6 practices in successful downsizing. Reactance- a negative reaction that occurs when individuals feel that their personal freedom is threatened. Fear of the unknown change brings uncertainty example: introduction of computer. Fear of loss material or psychological example: job. Fear of failure-change may increase workload and they may not be to complete; expectations.
