Implementing Organisational Change

Abstract

The present monograph aims to describe comprehensibly the difficulties organisations have to face when trying to introduce changes. One of them is internal resistance to change. The sources of resistance are complex and varied. Among them, one may find uncertainty, need to feel secure, fear of losing power, unwillingness to change habits, and economic factors. Through a selective literature review, this paper seeks to offer some recommendations that may prove useful when designing and implementing change initiatives within an organisation. Some steps to follow are identifying what can be changed, establishing affordable goals, identifying change agents, creating trust, and developing commitment and a positive attitude towards change.