Resistance to Change in an Organization
Journal Title: IOSR journal of Business and Management - Year 2018, Vol 20, Issue 5
Abstract
This paper examines the widely documented literature on resistance to change in an organizational framework. Premise being that changes are resisted by organizations which hinders adaptation and progress in the long run. It is proposed that the same must be reduced to enhance the efficiency of organization. The build up to this paper has been in terms of reviewing the available literature on resistance to change in an organization and their major sources. The unit of analysis in the paper is organization. However, the individual and group dynamics of employees within the organization are identified as the key tools for diminishing resistance to change in any organisation. Some possible pathways have been identified to achieve the same. The first pertains to devising a mechanism such that all employees are aligned towards the goal. The second pathway is to increase the participation of employees to reduce resistance. Here, it is suggested that the change agent should look at the entire exercise of reducing resistance as a cost benefit analysis. Further, for empirical validation, an econometric model is formulated which suggests how diminishing resistance over time can lead to better efficiency in an organization.
Authors and Affiliations
Palakh Jain, Chavi Asrani, Tinu Jain
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP411277
- DOI 10.9790/487X-2005073743.
- Views 46
- Downloads 0
Effect of Financial Leverage on Value-Added Financial Performance of Kenyan Listed Firms
Listed firms inthe Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) are a major contributor of revenue to Gross Domestic Product (GDP), averagely contributing 18% annually during the period 2003 to 2014. However, value-added financial...
Conceptual Analysis of Islamic Banking contribution towards Entrepreneurship Development in Gumbo State, Nigeria
The Level Of Financial Exclusion In Sub-Saharan Africa Particularly Nigeria Is Tremendously Increasing, Despite The Effort Of Governments To Curtail This Menace. This Exclusion Negatively Affects The Development Of Priva...
Impact of Service Delivery on Customer Satisfaction of New Electricity Construction Projects with Special Reference To Ceylon Electricity Board
This research study was designed to explore the impact of service quality dimension towards customer satisfaction and special reference was made to the service offered by Ceylon Electricity Board. Research was formulated...
Effectiveness of Session Length on the Online Advertising toward Consumer Behavior
The Consumer buying behavior is also known as buyer decision making is the process by which individuals search for, select, purchase, use, and dispose of goods and services to satisfy require needs. This study has been d...
Retailer Brand Extension in Financial Services – Perceived Fit, Risks and Trust
The study examines the customer fit, risk and trust perceptions towards the financial services offered by organized retailers. The data were collected from the customers of selected organized retailers those who are offe...