Business Leadership and Organizational Change
as commitment to the organisation and the proposed change, engagement, morale, as well as increased productivity and collaborative willingness. Employee participation is also important for overcoming resistance to change, which is one of the major barriers to successful change implementation (Van Dijk & Van Dick, 2009). Resistance to change results from factors such as lack of clarity over how the change will affect individuals, perceived loss of authority or autonomy, possible disruption of relationships and communication channels, as well as the fear of the unknown. Change may also be resisted due to concerns over likely relocation, dismissal, and changes in workload, work schedule, and compensation. Involving employees can be important for eliminating or minimising the… Continue Reading...
