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Klappentext Organizational Change is a complex yet essential process for growth and development in business. The second edition of this insightful book examines the nature of this critical process in the light of the rapid changes in the business environment and intense global competition. The author revisits fundamental concepts! as well as presents new ideas! activities! and processes associated with how to plan! implement and manage effective transformational change. The book highlights: - The nature and process of transformational change and the paradigms basic to the change process - The basic concepts and strategic leverages of change - The need for and ways of aligning current tasks! systems! processes! and culture with organizational goals - The support systems required for change and the need to develop and maintain these systems - Ways of tuning organizations for change - Managing change through people by optimizing individual and group efforts Supported by numerous case studies and written in a lucid and reader-friendly style! this book will be a definitive guide for students! scholars! and practitioners. Of great relevance... to those who want change. Zusammenfassung The Management of Organizational Change Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface I: UNDERSTANDING CHANGE Nature of Change Forces of Change Types of Change Models of Organizational Change II. ORGANIZATIONAL VISION AND STRATEGIC PLANNING What is Vision? Strategic Planning Basic Paradigms to Realize Vision/Strategy III. MANAGING CHANGE Transformation Planning Creating the Support Systems Managing the Transition IV. STRATEGIC LEVERAGES TO CHANGE Organizational Restructuring Reorganizing Work Activities: Strategies Process-Oriented Strategies Competitor- and Customer-Oriented Strategies V. MANAGING CHANGE: ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE AND MENTAL MODES Organizational Culture and Change Organizational Mental Modes and Managing Change VI. MANAGING CHANGE THROUGH PEOPLE Change Management: Dealing with Individuals Managing Change: The Three R's of Management Relationship Management Managing Change: Results Management Change Management: Dealing with Groups Overcoming Organizational Resistance to Change References Index ...