Leadership and Change Management Research
Running Head: LEADERSHIP AND CHANGE MANAGEMENT RESEARCH
Leading and Change Management Research
MBA 520 University of Phoenix
Leadership and Change Management Research
Introduction
The purpose of this analysis is to gain knowledge about key concepts reviewed in the MBA 520 coursework coupled with recognizing application of these concepts in several industries. This paper has three purposes: (1) identify an issue in the simulation that the companies also face, (2) how the company responded to the issue, and (3) outcomes of the company’s response to the situation. Change is the only dependable constant in life as well as in business. Especially in a free market economy, change is inevitable. This being the case, the manner in which change is administered or managed can play a detrimental part in the success or failure of an organization. Change management is defining and implementing procedures and/or technologies to deal with changes in the business environment and to profit from changing opportunities (TechTarget, 2007-08).” The organization's leadership must identify the challenges associated with implementing the changes and facilitate a smooth transition. The following paragraphs examine some of the challenges faced by major organizations and detail their responses.
Several key concepts are identified in the following organizations as multiple variations of change were implemented. Often change is met with resistance due to lack of prior analysis, poor planning, human nature not wanting disruption, lack of communication, or a combination of all the above. Many theories about the best practice to initiate change exist however, none are foolproof; but with an analysis, a plan, commitment and a transformational leader in the organization, change can be implemented much more smoothly.
Resistance to Change
Resistance to change is an early warning sign of organizational decline (Kreitner and Kinicki, 2004). Many of the
Leading and Change Management Research
MBA 520 University of Phoenix
Leadership and Change Management Research
Introduction
The purpose of this analysis is to gain knowledge about key concepts reviewed in the MBA 520 coursework coupled with recognizing application of these concepts in several industries. This paper has three purposes: (1) identify an issue in the simulation that the companies also face, (2) how the company responded to the issue, and (3) outcomes of the company’s response to the situation. Change is the only dependable constant in life as well as in business. Especially in a free market economy, change is inevitable. This being the case, the manner in which change is administered or managed can play a detrimental part in the success or failure of an organization. Change management is defining and implementing procedures and/or technologies to deal with changes in the business environment and to profit from changing opportunities (TechTarget, 2007-08).” The organization's leadership must identify the challenges associated with implementing the changes and facilitate a smooth transition. The following paragraphs examine some of the challenges faced by major organizations and detail their responses.
Several key concepts are identified in the following organizations as multiple variations of change were implemented. Often change is met with resistance due to lack of prior analysis, poor planning, human nature not wanting disruption, lack of communication, or a combination of all the above. Many theories about the best practice to initiate change exist however, none are foolproof; but with an analysis, a plan, commitment and a transformational leader in the organization, change can be implemented much more smoothly.
Resistance to Change
Resistance to change is an early warning sign of organizational decline (Kreitner and Kinicki, 2004). Many of the
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