Managing Change
Managing Change In the organization, the ability to adapt to change at both individual and organizational level could lead to path of success (Mullin, 2016). However, in some people’s perspectives, change may present a degree of uncertainty and unknown, likely to make their life more difficult, and reduce a sense of security in the past. As a result, despite positive outcomes, there are various reasons that people tend to resist to change. Moreover, Crainer (1998) stated that not only followers, but some managers also refuse to accept the necessity of change. Hence, this blog aims to discuss effective approaches that can result in minimal resistance to change. Power and Control Since each person has different levels of willingness, leaders should understand and approach followers in a proper yet effective way. Power, which is the ability to control people, can be exercised in this situation (Krackhardt, 1990). Etzioni (1975) classified three types of power, which are coerc...