FACILITATING ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE: UNDERSTANDING AND MANAGING RESISTANCE

  • Irina Onyusheva Turan University, Almaty
  • Ahmed Elswerky Stamford International University, Bangkok
  • Sasithorn Kanwisit Stamford International University, Bangkok

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to explore the nature of employee resistance to organizational change, and to understand why resistance occurs and how to minimize resistance and facilitate the process of change. It is examined some key elements of organizational change such as the scale of change, change enablers, change methods, and change response. It is considered the cognitive, affective, and behavioral reactions of employees to organizational change, and how these reactions are shaped by individual personalities, the method of implementation, and the management styles and relationships with employees. In addition, this paper includes some research-based recommendations aiming to reduce resistance to change and to facilitate the change process.

Published
2020-02-29
How to Cite
Onyusheva, I., Elswerky, A., & Kanwisit, S. (2020). FACILITATING ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE: UNDERSTANDING AND MANAGING RESISTANCE . Actual Economy: Local Solutions for Global Challenges, 389-396. Retrieved from https://conferaces.com/index.php/journal/article/view/215
Issue
2020: INTERNATIONAL ACADEMIC CONFERENCE ON EDUCATIONAL & SOCIAL INNOVATIONS - AC-ESI-2020
Section
Articles