At the present diverse days, globalization, technological revolution, economic changes and competition, create pressure on all organizations, both in private and public sector, requesting them to adapt quickly to a new changing environment. Since 1990s we observe an increased in interest in culture of international relations.
In a rapidly changing diplomatic environment, countries and organizations are facing numerous challenges leading to reformation. The main question is whether diplomats are ready and willing to accept or resist to this change. Resistance to change reconciles attitudes performed by change recipients, in order to delay or discontinue organizational change. The intention of this book is to explore the diplomats' resistance to organizational and environmental changes in the Diplomatic Corps, by examining the resistance reasons, and the consequences on the decision-making process related to the change. The findings will contribute to better understanding of diplomat’s reactions towards changes and may be used to promote an essential dialogue in order to overcome resistance.
Globalization requires governments to operate in a context different from before, which is to integrate other participants of diplomacy in its own decision-making processes. Governments have been focusing on new strategies, such as involving ministries and non-state actors and institutions, providing greater transparency, and acting collectively as often as possible.
Undeniably, training stands at the top of organizational priorities. Many organizations believe that to survive, in this increasingly demanding world, they must effectively and efficiently utilize their most valuable asset, their diplomats' skills. Thus, a good training program is crucial to their success. The training literature underlines the organizational and individual benefits to be gained from adopting a systematic approach to training, while the human resource development trend is to guarantee, through continuous development strategies, a continuous improvement culture. Training is an issue which its significance is well recognized by the management, the trade unions, and the governments. The growing interest in training arises by the belief that the skill level of the workforce can importantly impact performance and competitiveness, and that developing management and workforce competence is essential for organizational success.
Table of Contents
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Cultural Diplomacy
- Training as a main priority
- The training strategy
- Objectives
- Training - Meaning and Content
- Defining Training
- Training Setting
- Training and Human Resource Management (HRM)
- Training motivation, commitment and job satisfaction
- The complexity of training and performance relationship
- Training Evaluation
- Evaluating training effectiveness
- Conducting training needs analysis
- Organizational Analysis
- Task Analysis
- Person Analysis
- Planning and designing training programs
- Factors influencing training effectiveness
- Training motivation
- Individual Characteristics - Self-Efficacy
- Pre-training Environment
- Diplomatic culture
- Psychological contract theory
- Resistance to change
- Type of change
- Openness to Experience and resistance to change
- Agreeableness and resistance to change
- Planned Behavior to Inform Change Management
- The Theory of Planned Behavior
- Social Identity
- Navigating Organizational Change: Diplomat Resistance and Work-based Identities
- Motivations for Resistance
- A Social Identity Approach
- Change and Work-Based Identity
- Diplomat Responses to Identity Threats
- Impact of Resistance on Change Agents
- Age and Resistance to Change
- Interaction Effects
- Individual Performance Consequences of Resistance to Change
- Resistance to change and absenteeism rate
- Change Initiatives
- Resistance towards Change
- Achievement of Change Objectives
- Contradictory Motives, Ego Defences and the Personality
- Resistance to Change Bureaucratic Connection
- Evaluation and Correction
- The need for diplomacy
- Diplomacy
- Purpose of Diplomacy
- Public diplomacy and hard and soft power
- Public diplomacy
- Cultural diplomacy
- Cultural diplomacy vs. public diplomacy
- Goal of cultural diplomacy
- Power
- International Relations
- Value of International Relations in a Globalized Society
- Levels of State Behavior
- Culture in International Relations
- Culture
- Cross-cultural preparation points to consider
- Diplomats' resistance to change within the Diplomatic Corp
- The influence of resistance on decision-making processes
- Factors influencing training effectiveness for diplomats
- The role of cultural diplomacy in international relations
- The importance of intercultural sensitivity and understanding in a globalized world
Objectives and Key Themes
The book aims to investigate the reasons behind diplomats' resistance to organizational and environmental changes within the Diplomatic Corp. It explores the consequences of this resistance on the decision-making process and seeks to contribute to a better understanding of diplomats' reactions towards change. The book utilizes a blend of theoretical frameworks, including the Theory of Planned Behavior and Social Identity Theory, to provide insights into the complex dynamics of resistance and its implications.
Chapter Summaries
The book begins with an introduction that highlights the importance of training diplomats in a rapidly changing world. It then delves into the concept of Cultural Diplomacy, exploring its role in promoting peace and stability. The following chapters focus on training and its importance in developing the necessary skills and knowledge for diplomats to succeed in a complex international environment.
The book further examines the psychological factors influencing diplomats' resistance to change. It explores the role of individual characteristics, the pre-training environment, and the impact of organizational culture on diplomats' attitudes towards change. The author investigates the Theory of Planned Behavior and Social Identity Theory in the context of change management within the Diplomatic Corp, providing insights into the motivations for resistance and the consequences of identity threats.
The book also examines the relationship between resistance to change and individual performance, exploring the impact on absenteeism rates. It concludes by analyzing the need for effective diplomacy in a globalized world and the role of Cultural Diplomacy in promoting understanding and cooperation among nations.
Keywords
The book focuses on the topics of diplomatic training, cultural diplomacy, resistance to change, organizational behavior, social identity, and the impact of globalization on international relations. Key concepts explored include the Theory of Planned Behavior, Social Identity Theory, and the relationship between individual characteristics and organizational culture. The study also examines the importance of intercultural sensitivity and understanding in navigating a complex and interconnected world.
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- Professor Dimitrios Kamsaris (Author), 2014, Training Diplomats. Change and Communication, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1305939
