AOS 5 - implementing change Flashcards
leadership in change management
the ability to positively influence 7 motivate employees toward achieving business objectives during transformation
implementing leadership in change management
- build a shared vision - (informing benefits & reasons for change)
- provide ongoing communication - (clear instructions)
- provide ongoing support - (including employee training & consultation)
staff training
staff training is a business equipping employees with the knowledge & skills required to perform work tasks
KPI - effect of staff training
- high number of customer complaints = improves the quality of a product or service leading to more satisfied customers
- low number of sales - equips employees with the skills needed to communicate the value of products to customers & close sales
staff motivation
is managers implementing strategies that seek to drive employees to work towards the achievement of business objectives
KPI - effect of staff motivation(ST)(SA
- high level of staff turnover = provides staff with a sense of achievement & commitment in fulfilling tasks as efforts are considered meaningful by the manager
- high rate of staff absenteeism - improves employee willingness to show up to work & complete tasks as they’re given more support, specific goals & rewards
change in management styles or skills
managers altering their way of directing & interacting with staff
KPI - effect of change in management styles or skills
- low rate of productivity growth - more restrictive styles encourage employees to stay on a task which improves business productivity
- high rate of staff turnover - less restrictive styles promote employee involvement in decision making, and employees feel more valued & considered in the workplace
increased investment in technology
the implementation of automated & computerized processes for production & operations
KPI - increased investment in tech(p.g)(MS)
- the low percentage of market share - CAD can improve customer willingness to purchase goods due to their involvement in the process
- low rate of productivity growth - APL, CAM improves business efficiency & effectiveness in production
improving quality in production
the implementation of processes that increase the perceived value of a product or service
KPI - improving quality in production(NP),(CC)
- low net profit figures - increased customer satisfaction improves sales, reduced expenses due to lower wastage from defective products
- high number of customer complaints - higher quality goods or services increase customer satisfaction
initiating lean production techniques
adopting approaches that reduce waste in production while increasing the value of goods and services to the customer
KPI - initiating lean production techniques(W)(PG)
- high level of wastage - no idle stock as goods are only produced when customer orders are received
- low rate of productivity growth - improves the efficient use of input by producing outputs greater than resources needed
cost cutting
the process of reducing business expenses
KPI - cost-cutting(w)(pg)
- high levels of wastage - reallocating resources for more productive use reduces the amount of time, labour & goods wasted during production
- low rate of productivity growth - reallocating resources such as labour & capital will lead to more productive use of resources
redeployment of resources
the reallocation of natural, labour & capital materials to different areas of the business to improve productivity & effectiveness
KPI - redeployment of resources(NP)(W)
- low net profit figures - redeploying reduces inefficiencies in the production process, increasing net profit margin
- high levels of wastage - reallocating resources for more productive use reduces the amount of time, labour & goods wasted during production
new locations
a business can build new business opportunities by opening new branches or outlets in new locations.
new locations - advantages
- creates a physical presence in new geographical locations which can improve the business’s reputation
- can be more effective to operate in certain countries because of cheaper, labour & rent
new locations. -disadvantages
- can be difficult to understand & cater to a new market
- may encounter legal requirements & costs when exporting products to other countries
online sales
a business can potentially increase its domestic & global sales by selling its products online.
online sales - advantages
- access the entire global market without the need for physical expansion
- access a large number of customers in a very short amount of time
online sales - disadvantages
- will have to be trained to operate an online sales platform
- can be costly implementing a new distribution network for online sales
differentiation
the strategy of offering unique products or services that meet the needs of customers that are currently unmet or undermet
differentiation - advantages
- customers are often loyal to the business brand because of unique features or service not offered by competitors
- employees may feel increased sense of pride working for a differentiated business