3.6.2 Key Factors In Change

Question 1

Key Factors to Consider in Change

Answer 1

a) Organisational culture
b) Size of organisation
c) Time/speed of change
d) Managing resistance to change

Question 2

Organisational culture

Answer 2

Change needs to align with culture.
Open cultures can adapt easily.
Resistant cultures may slow down change.

Question 3

Size of organisation

Answer 3

Larger the organisation the harder it is to implement change:
- Communicating change is difficult.
- Slower decision making.
Smaller organisations have own difficulties:
- Less resources.
- Staff may be more personally involved.
- Family and friends.

Question 4

Time/speed of change

Answer 4

Change can be step or incremental.

Question 5

Managing resistance to change

Answer 5

• Explain need for change.
• Involvement of key influencers.
• Incentives to change.