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Change Model Worksheet
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Change Model
Identify four Theoretical perspectives (such as models or methods) for change processes and complete the table below. Identify the developer/originator of the perspective, describe each of the identified theoretical perspectives, explains the opros and cons of each theoretical perspectives with regard to organizational change.
Develop a change model table using the changes identified in Week 1.
Theoretical perspective
Developer
Description of the theoretical perspectives
Pros and Cons of each theoretical perspectives with regard to organizational change.
Phase/Stage change theory
Kurt Lewin
Involves the unfreeze, transition and freeze stages. Unfreeze involves introduction of the problem to the concerned parties. Transition stage involves evaluation of alternatives to solving the problem and introducing new measures. The freeze stage involves the implementation of the positive changes agreed upon.
The cons are that it takes a long time to come up with the desired changes due to lengthy consultations hence not applicable where immediate change and decisions are desired. This approach cannot be effectively applied to a continuous process since it involves the static three stages on each decision that has to be made which is not the normal case with most decisions within an organization.
Lippitt's phase of change theory
Diagnose the problem
Evaluate capacity and motivation for the change
Evaluate the resources and commitment of agents to the change
Decide on the progressive change object.
Clearly define the role of each agent of change involved
Maintain the change through continuous communication and feedbac.
Systematically and gradually remove the agents of change once it becomes part of the organization (Kritsonis A., 2005).
Pros of this approach is that there is possibility of using professional agents who will hasten the change and it is also all inclusive.
Just like the Lewin approach, this approach also has long bureaucracies that makes it a challenge to implement.
The Change curve theory
Eisabeth Kubler-Ros
This helps understand how people will react to change and how to help them through it. The theory comes in 4 stage.
Status Quo-introduction to change that destabilizes the status quo. Here, there is need to communicate often and avoid overwhelming people with too many changes at the same time.
Disruption -- comes with fear as the reality of the change sinks. There are bound to be resistances to change here and can be stressful and unpleasant as the organization experiences disruption. Action must be taken to counter the resistance, early preparation and…
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