Week 5: Change Management Flashcards
4 Types of Change?
- Operational Changes
- Strategic Changes
- Cultural Changes
- Political Changes
can influence the way dynamic business tasks are led, including the computerization of a particular business segment
Operational Changes
changing the systems, operations, internal processes, administrative procedures, supply chains, and operational policies to improve work efficiency
Operational Changes
type of change performed when they encounter errors and want to maximize profit
Operational Changes
occur when the business direction, in relation to its vision, mission, and philosophy, is altered
Strategic Changes
type of change performed when they have already reached their goal
Strategic Changes
type of change performed when there is a new trend in the laboratory (ex: new technologies and automations)
Strategic Changes
type of change to inspire the employees to achieve best results
Strategic Changes
influence the internal organizational culture
Cultural Changes
change that leads to flexibility in the workplace (ex: varying age groups of workers; millennials bringing fresh ideas and concepts to improve traditional procedures; somtimes older and younger age groups clash due to difference in norms)
Cultural Changes
an example of this type of change is gender roles in the workplace
Cultural Changes
in human resources occur primarily due to political reasons of varying types
Political Changes
type of change that relies on the self-interest of the newly elected leaders of certain positions; they will have the power to alter organization’s goals and missions
Political Changes
more on power acquisition of the behaviors that influence the processes in the business
Political Changes
4 Targets of Change?
- Human Resources
- Functional Resources
- Technological Capabilities
- Organizational Capabilities
is the nature of work, strategies used, and the different job designs for individuals and groups
Tasks
attitudes and skills of the employees along with the human resource management of the organization
People
norms of the organization, the values of the organization
Culture
operations and information technology to support job designs and machines in systems
Technology
system of the organization, design features and communication systems
Structure
“Unfreeze-Change-Refreeze” model was proposed by?
Kurt Lewin
Kurt Lewin proposed what Change Management model?
three-step “Unfreeze-ChangeRefreeze” model
“Unfreeze-Change-Refreeze” model was proposed in?
1950s
the universally recognized founder of social psychology
Kurt Lewin
Highly relevant today and often used as the basis for many change management strategies.
“Unfreeze-Change-Refreeze” model
It gives a manager or agent a framework to implement change of effort which is always very sensitive and should be seamless as possible.
“Unfreeze-Change-Refreeze” model
“Unfreeze-Change-Refreeze” model: Friction causes change
Unfreezing
“Unfreeze-Change-Refreeze” model: Reduction of forces that support the status quo
Unfreezing
“Unfreeze-Change-Refreeze” model: Introducing and explaining to the employees what will be the change and why will the change happen to rebrand them for better work efficiency
Unfreezing