RESEARCH ARTICLE SUMMARY

Article Summary

Cheng , M , Dainty , A Moore , D (2007 . Implementing a new performance management system within a project-based organization : A case study . International Journal of Productivity

and Performance Management , 56 (1 , 60-75

This presents the results of a case study of a project-based organization which is in the process of implementing organizational change specifically in Human Resource Management initiatives . It is a fact that implementing organizational change is a difficult process and it becomes even more difficult in a project-based setting where employees come and go and work tasks are

also varied in each project This case study tracked the changes in a project-based organization in the implementation of a performance management system that would measure manager performance . This longitudinal study observed the resistance to the initiated performance management system as well as the causes of resistance , the case study also identified a framework of change in project-based organizations . This found that resistance to change was felt more acutely in the said organization . The resistance was associated with the lack of commitment and support from the senior management , lack of training and habitual work practices . It was concluded that the cause of resistance to the implementation of the HRM initiative change was not as problematic , that it could easily be addressed by a more planned , and effective organizational change plan However , the findings of the study are limited to a single organization thus its conclusions cannot be generalized to other organizations although it could be applied to similar...