This article throws light upon the seven main steps taken by managers in the management of change in an organisation. The steps are: 1. Perceive a Situation for Change 2. Analyse the Existing Situation 3. Prepare a Plan for Change 4. Try the Plan 5. Overcome Resistance to Change 6. Implement the Change 7. Monitor or Review the Change. Step [...]
After reading this article you will learn about the meaning and role of change agent in an organisation. Meaning of Change Agent: Though change is a continuous process involving managers at all levels, who should initiate change and how has to be deliberately decided in planned change. Planned change can be introduced through change agents. Change agent is the person [...]
This article throws light upon the ten main challenges faced by managers in an organisation. The challenges are: 1. Globalisation 2. Quality and Productivity 3. Ownership 4. Environment 5. Strategy Formulation 6. Ethics and Social Responsibility 7. Workforce Diversity 8. Change 9. Empowerment 10. Information Technology. Challenge # 1. Globalisation: Almost all home companies face the challenge of competition with [...]