Organizations have been passing through transition phase over time. Some organizations have failed to transform, while others have successfully implemented their desired change. Previous literature has focused on the rationale behind the failure as well as the success of these organizations. Literature concluded that the resistance of employees serves to be a major factor behind the failure of any organization, willing to implement change. Further, researchers found that this resistance can be lessen by applying suitable communication techniques to align employees with the coming change according to the culture of organization and employees. For the purpose of alignment, a charismatic leader is required who has the potential to eradicate the gaps between the concerns of top management and its employees. This paper draws attention towards the causes of resistance; the impact of culture dimensions on organizational change and management decisions, and examines how communication being a major factor can overcome resistance by employees. This article eventually recommends that a charismatic leadership can bring change with the consent of the followers and that is mainly due to the attributes associated with leader’s traits. Consequently, this article proposes the methodology that brings a happy ending to a change process. This study provides future research and implications for managers, dealing with change.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Literature Review
- Organizational Change and Employee Resistance
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper aims to explore the causes of resistance to organizational change, the influence of cultural dimensions on management decisions, and the role of effective communication in overcoming employee resistance. It investigates how charismatic leadership can facilitate successful change implementation.
- Resistance to organizational change
- The impact of cultural dimensions on organizational change
- The role of effective communication in change management
- The importance of charismatic leadership in driving successful change
- Strategies for successful change implementation
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
Abstract: This abstract introduces the central theme of resistance to organizational change and highlights the importance of effective communication and charismatic leadership in successfully implementing change. It summarizes the paper's focus on exploring the causes of resistance, the influence of cultural dimensions, and the role of communication in overcoming employee resistance. The abstract also mentions the proposed methodology for achieving successful change and the implications for future research and management practices.
Introduction: The introduction sets the stage by defining the paper's objective: to understand and facilitate the successful implementation of organizational change. It outlines the key questions that will be addressed, focusing on the reasons for change, resistance to change, the role of culture, the effectiveness of charismatic leadership, and strategies for successful change implementation. It essentially lays the groundwork for the subsequent sections of the paper.
Literature Review: This section delves into existing research on organizational change and resistance. It discusses various reasons for organizational change, including globalization, economic downturns, and the need for strategic adaptation. The review highlights the common employee responses to change—denial and resistance—and explores the psychological factors contributing to this resistance, such as fear of the unknown and perceived loss. The role of national culture and its dimensions (as defined by Hofstede) in influencing management decisions and employee responses to change are also explored. Specific examples, such as the impact of mergers and the privatization of PTCL, illustrate the impact of effective communication strategies tailored to cultural contexts. The section sets the context for the paper's subsequent arguments by synthesizing existing knowledge on the subject.
Organizational Change and Employee Resistance: This chapter begins to explore the nature of organizational change itself, differentiating between organization-wide changes (e.g., restructuring) and subsystem changes (e.g., product line modifications). It examines why organizations undertake change initiatives, emphasizing both environmental pressures and internal improvement needs. The chapter likely discusses the inherent conflict between the organization's need for change and employee resistance to it, setting the stage for further discussion of strategies to manage this conflict.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Organizational change, resistance to change, charismatic leadership, effective communication, cultural dimensions, change management, employee resistance, successful change implementation.
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The literature review delves into existing research on organizational change and resistance. It discusses reasons for organizational change (globalization, economic downturns, strategic adaptation), common employee responses (denial and resistance), and psychological factors contributing to resistance (fear of the unknown, perceived loss). It explores the role of national culture and its influence on management decisions and employee responses, using examples like mergers and privatization. It synthesizes existing knowledge on the subject.
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- Sonia Mushtaq (Author), 2020, Resistance to organizational change. Successful implementation of change through effective communication, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/512950
