This paper will highlight how crucial the process of adapting the change is and its impact on Sony. Firstly, I will stress what the organizational change is and adduce various views. Secondly, I am going to analyse 4 types of changes: in people, strategy, technology and structure. Furthermore, I will emphasize the internal forces such as management, restructuring, intrepreneurship and the external ones such as competition, technological progress, social changes, hacking, economy, politics, which create the need for the change in the company. Finally, I will analyse the process of resistance to change, the reasons why the employees do not want to adapt the new things easily. I will also mention the number of techniques, which could help to prevent the resistance by employees in the future.
Table of Contents
- Executive summary
- Introduction
- Types of changes
- Changes in people
- Strategic changes
- Changes in the structure of the organizations
- Changes in technology
- The internal and external forces
- The internal forces
- External forces
- Conclusion
- References
Objectives and Key Themes
This paper aims to examine the significance of change adaptation processes in an organization, specifically focusing on the case of Sony. It explores the various types of changes, the internal and external forces that drive them, and the strategies for minimizing resistance to change within the organization.
- Organizational change and its impact on Sony
- Types of changes: people, strategy, technology, and structure
- Internal and external forces driving change
- Resistance to change and strategies to minimize it
- Importance of adapting to change for organizational success
Chapter Summaries
The Executive Summary provides a concise overview of the paper, highlighting the key topics covered and the central argument regarding the importance of change adaptation in Sony.
The Introduction lays the foundation for the discussion by defining organizational change and outlining the three-step process of adaptation based on Lewin's model. It further emphasizes the importance of change in enhancing organizational efficiency and effectiveness within a competitive environment.
The chapter on Types of Changes categorizes changes within organizations into four categories: people, strategy, technology, and structure. Each category is elaborated upon, providing examples of how these changes manifest within Sony. The chapter highlights the impact of changes in people on employee performance and the strategic shifts undertaken by Sony in response to market conditions.
The chapter focusing on Internal and External Forces delves into the factors driving organizational change. It explores both internal forces like management, restructuring, and intrapreneurship, as well as external forces like competition, technological progress, and social changes. The impact of these forces on Sony's performance and its competitive landscape is analyzed.
Keywords
This paper explores the crucial concept of organizational change, analyzing various types of changes, the internal and external forces that drive them, and the strategies to minimize resistance to change. It uses Sony as a case study to illustrate these concepts, highlighting the importance of change adaptation in maintaining organizational success. Key terms and concepts include organizational change, types of change, internal and external forces, resistance to change, and strategies for minimizing resistance.
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- Katarzyna Szydlowska (Author), 2016, Organizational Change. Internal and External Forces, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/421559