10Managing change
Change is the only constant thing that happens in organizations. There can be few managers who have never had to meet the challenge of introducing a new organization structure, new methods of working, a revision to job duties, new management systems or alterations to terms and conditions of employment.
The challenge arises because people can find change difficult to accept or to cope with. Many people resist change, any change. Some may accept the need for change but can’t adjust their behaviour to respond to it. There are some people who welcome change, but they are probably in the minority. Managing change is about ensuring that it happens in a considered way with the maximum degree of acceptance and the minimum amount of ...
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