Principle of Management # 5

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1 . Discuss three (3 ) different methods of effecting change . Use practical examples from your experience or knowledge , and describe your experience in implementing change

Change will not be effortlessly implemented without an implementation plan or a framework . Change is often implemented in to resolve issues , concerns , or setbacks to make situations or conditions more desirable (National Defense University , 2008 ) It must then follow a process , called research , in to identify what changes are to be made and

how changes are to be implemented . The initial step is to identify the problem or the issue that is to be resolved through change Next , there should be sufficient background information that supports the pressing need for change . Then it is time to come up with several changes that are suited to solve the problem . Once the most important plan of change is determined , the question of how the change will be implemented should be answered . This includes the plan of action , rules and regulations , etc . Overall , the implementation plan abovementioned solidifies the need to implement change , and becomes a guide to direct an organization in realizing its goals by lessening confusion and ambiguity

Another method to effect change is to involve everyone concerned . In this way , individuals easily accept and adapt to the changes lessening pressure , stress , confusion , and chaos . Moreover , information circulated for everyone involved should be clear , extensive , flexible , and reasonable . For instance , there is a need to revamp the structure of organization through reappointment . Therefore , laying out the reasons for such action is important . These reasons should be evenhanded and logical . Reappointing , hiring , or even laying off should also be reasonable and explicated to employees . The change should also be open to pleas and petitions from employees with consideration to accomplishments , position , character , etc . The entire process is most effectively done through a meeting , with the aid of a well-researched and written report containing all necessary information (Actalpha 2008 ) In this way , change in the structure of the organization , as an example , is unquestionable and easily accepted due to facts . Personally being informed about future changes makes it easy to accept expected results and outcomes , and lessens fear , resistance and difficulties to implement changes

Lastly , it is most important to set rules to follow on how everyone is to observe the changes implemented . Consistency is vital in allowing effortless adaptation of changes and the facilitation of submission to these changes . Monitoring and supervision would assist in accomplishing this method of change management (Caroll , 2008

2 . Why are most organizations and individuals resistant to change ? What can managers do to facilitate change

As the saying goes , change is inevitable . Although organizations cannot avoid having to implement changes every now and then , its members are more often than not resistant to change . This is because change is accompanied by adjustment and undeterminable outcomes . For organizations , resistance to change is mainly caused by the fear of loss or defeat...