A wealth of new and richly detailed case studies with an international and cross-cultural scope that draw upon different organization types, environments and perspectives for a diverse a
Trade Review
This book addresses some of the key issues related to change from a practical, hands-on and realistic perspective. It will help the reader understand how to lead change; engage with change and survive change. In the fourth edition, the focus remains very firmly on the ‘nuts and bolts’ of organizational change – competing resources; politics; conflicts of interest and understanding. But the reader also benefits from change being examined from two very different angles – the organized systems perspective and a focus on people development.
-- Christopher Rodrigues
Digitalization, industry 4.0 and new mobility concepts, just to name some trends, challenge businesses but also provide new opportunities. Empirical research strongly suggests that the ability to manage change is a very important prerequisite with respect to coping with challenges and sustained success. Researchers and consultants recommend the implementation of professional change management processes or even the appointment of a corporate change manager.
This well-structured and comprehensive book provides the essentials of change management for leaders of organizations and consultants as well as students and researchers.
-- Dr. Richard Wagner
In a dynamic and unpredictable world, this text writes the roadmap for managing change. The student journey through ′Change Management′ tackles contemporary and global issues from various perspectives. In preparation for the graduate workplace, management and business students will find this text both purposeful and meaningful.
-- Anne MJ Smith
Table of Contents
PART 1: THE IMPACT AND DEFINITION OF CHANGE Chapter 1: Introducing Change Management Chapter 2: Change and the Manager and the Objective Outsider Chapter 3: Cultural attributes of change Chapter 4: Leading Change PART 2: IMPLEMENTATION AND EVALUATION OF CHANGE Chapter 5: The Nature of Change Chapter 6: Mapping Change Chapter 7: The Systems Approach to Change Chapter 8: Total Project Management Chapter 9: People Management Chapter 10: Organizational Development PART 3: CHANGE MANAGEMENT – A CRITICAL PERSPECTIVE Chapter 11: Competing narratives Chapter 12: Organizational Politics and Change Chapter 13: The Future of Change
