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Change MGMNT Models Theories
Change MGMNT Models Theories
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Systems Theory
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Participation in change programs is extended throughout the
organization.
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Open-book Management
A possible way to run a business.
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Especially created organizational structures for planning and
guiding change programs.
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Applying behavioral science to organization.
Interpersonal Skills
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Three basic components of change programs:
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Diagnostic targets Information sought Methods of Diagnosis
Large and complex Q) What are the unique demands on this • Questionnaire survey
subsystems subsystem? • Interviews
Q) Are organization structures and processes • Observations
related to unique demands? • Organization records
Q) What are the major problems confronting this
subsystem?
Small and simple Q) What are major problems of the team? • Individual interviews
subsystem Q) How can team effectiveness be improved? • group meeting to review the interview data
Q) Do individuals know how their jobs relate to • Questionnaires
organizational goals? • Observation of staff meetings and other day-
to-day operations
Intergroup subsystems Q) How does each subsystem see the other? • Interviews of each subsystem followed by
Q) What problems do the two groups have in ‘sharing the data meeting’
working together? • Flowcharting critical processes
Q) How can they collaborate to improve • Meetings between both groups
performance of both groups?
Strategic management & Q) Who is responsible for ‘looking ahead’ and • Interviews of key policy makers
long range planning making long term decisions? • Group discussions
Q) Do they have adequate tools and support? • Examination of historical records
Q) Have the recent long range decisions been
effective?
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Action
Interventions are the actions taken to produce desired changes.
Four conditions that give rise to the need for OD interventions:
Program Management
Cummings and Worley identified 5 sets of activities required for effective change
management:
Motivating Change
Creating a Vision
Effective Change
Developing Political Support
Management
Sustaining Momentum
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Kotter’s 8-stage process for managing organizational change:
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