Change Leadership in Developing Countries

Selected as an Outstanding Academic Title by Choice Magazine in 2014!

In Change Leadership for Developing Countries, Franca Ovadje offers readers a comprehensive and integrative model for the design, implementation and evaluation of organizational change. This unique book embodies an African perspective, discussing the specific needs and issues associated with leading change within the institutional, economic, social, and cultural contexts of developing economies. Based on extensive research, as well as the first-hand experiences of managers who have led change initiatives in Africa, this book envisions a change leadership model based on conscious decision-making, rather than taking a prescriptive approach. With examples and case studies drawn from African organizations, this book is a vital tool for students and managers who are based in, or interact with, emerging economies.

List of contents

Introduction 1. Organizational Change in the African Context 2. The Drivers of Change 3. The Change Vision 4. The Change Target - What to Change 5. Success Measures 6. Pace and Sequence of Change 7. Supporting Systems and Structures 8. Leadership Style 9. Winning Commitment to Change 10. Evaluation and Refinement 11. Conclusions. Cases

About the author

Franca Ovadje, is a pioneer member of faculty of the Lagos Business School, Nigeria, and leads sessions in human resource management, leadership and organizational change in both local and international programs. Dr. Ovadje was a recipient of the African Management Scholar Award in 2005.

Summary

This book offers readers an integrative model for designing, implementing, and evaluating organizational change. From an African perspective, it discusses the specific issues associated with leading change within the context of developing economies.

Product details

• Authors: Franca Ovadje, Ovadje Franca
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 16.04.2014
• EAN: 9780415819220
• ISBN: 978-0-415-81922-0
• No. of pages: 298
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Business administration; Business & Economics / General, Economics, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Strategic Planning, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Urban & Regional, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Development / Business Development, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Organizational Development, Organizational theory & behaviour, Management: leadership & motivation, Regional Studies, Management: leadership and motivation, Regional / International studies, Regional Geography, Organizational theory and behaviour