Organizational culture change is noted by Kotler et al. .(1996) noted to be a common aspect of every organization. This is due to the fact that change is the only thing that can be said to be constant in any given organization. Organizational change is often met with a lot of resistance. This resistance can undermine the operations and the performance of any given organization. Kudler Fine Foods Virtual Organization recently had a change in the leadership of its accounting department. The first level manager in this department (Senior Accountant) was fired as a result of involvement in corporate fraud as well as nonperformance. He was however liked by the staff in that department since he was an inspirational figure to most of the junior accounting staff. His departure as well as the introduction of a new team leader and procedures (processes) would no doubt be met with a lot of resistance since it would cause a major change to the organization's culture. There is therefore a dire need for change management within the organization. In this paper we explain the need for this change and the importance of the opportunities it provides. We also explain the four dimensions of change management and how they apply to this situation. A summary of we would use the project management approach to explain how the change will be managed is also provided. This proposal position is then supported with the expected return on investment (ROI).
Change management
Change management is noted by Nickols (2002,p.1) as the making of changes in a managed, planned or systematic manner. It is therefore the systematic approach that is used in dealing with the concept of change from the perspective of an individual or organization.Change management is therefore the art as well as science of making various changes to a given system or method in an orderly and yet systematic fashion. It involves making sense out of the prevailing organizational chaos that...
organizational theory, leadership theory development, and management theory and practices. This includes addressing the impact of these aspects on businesses and their efforts to bring about effective and successful performance in the business realm. To start with, organizations can be perceived as machines, cultures, organisms, political structures, transformational systems or structures, and also constituents of domination (Morgan, 2006). In order for any individual to gain an understanding regarding the
Leadership and Organizational Change Potential in the NFL Organizational Problem or Opportunity Description of the Problem or Opportunity Purpose of the Investigation Management/Business Audience Summary of Section Highlights Problem or Opportunity Background • Current State of the Target Organization • Relevant Organizational Processes or Systems or Functions • Relevant Theory Risk Management Organizational Change Lewin's Change Management Model McKinsey 7-S Model Kotter's 8 Step Change Model Leadership Corporate Social Responsibility Investigative Steps Investigative Approach and Design Strategies • Investigative Approach • Theory Thread Strategies • Data Collection and Preparation Strategies Investigation Parameters or
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Ben & Jerry's: A Strategic marketing plan Ben & Jerry's the international leader in handcrafted ice cream with a social conscious is analyzed in this strategic marketing report. Developed on an integrated public-private business prospectus, the Company set the tone for trailblazing product and brand identity configurations with an ethic of social responsibility and global sustainability long before it was customary. Although now subsidiary to the products and services giant, Unilever, Ltd.
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