approaches to managin change Flashcards
participative adv and dis
adv
The change is more likely to be successful as everyone involved
This fosters trust between management and employees
Reduces staff resistance and improves morale
Allows for staff skills, knowledge and experience to contribute to the strategy in the hope for a more effective and competitive change
dis
hese methods are time consuming as they involve lengthy discussions n
Trust can be easily damaged if either management retract the empowerment or employees abuse it
participative desc
this change is the result of discussion and consensus among all those involved. This is shown by complete confidence and trust between managers and employees. Employees are free to discuss their jobs and ideas are welcomed. There is a lot of communication and cooperation within the team.
piecemeal adv and dis adv
Employees become accustomed to the change as it is gradually introduced which can build confidence for the future
Smaller changes are less likely to result in staff resistance
Gradual change is easier to manage and control to reduce risk
A sense of overall direction may be lost as the changes is “bitty”
The smaller components of the changes may be in conflict with each other
action centred desc
A practical approach – driven by finding a solution. Once a problem is identified, possible solutions are discussed. Business will pilot one solution in a targeted small area, depending upon it’s success, either implement that solution on a more widespread basis or pilot an alternative solution until success is achieved.
action centred adv and dis
Advantages
Allows a business to try out possible solutions on a small scale for a limited time before making a permanent change
Explores many different options and therefore contingency strategies are often formed
dis
Piloting ideas can be lengthy and expensive
Often used as part of continuous improvement and may not be suitable for large changes
negotiated desc
The opposite of top down, change is reached through a bargaining proves between employees, employers and other stakeholders. Communication flows both ways, with managers making use of employees’ ideas and opinion.
adv and dis of negotatioed
adv
increased buy- in: stakeholders feel ownership, fostering commmitment
better soloutions- diverse views lead to more sustainable changes
dis
time consuming - negotiation can delay implementation
Incomplete changes: partial support may lead to inconsistent application
top down desc
This approach is achieved when management decide what to do. It is imposed on the business and its employees and is therefore associated with an autocratic management style.
top down adv and dis
adv
clear direction - ensures alignment with organizational goals
faster decision making - speeds ip responses and implementation
dis adv
low employee buy in- can lead to disagreement or resistance
limited innovation- reduces imput from employees with valuable insights
