RESISTANCE TO CHANGE
-KHUSHBU BAVISHI MBAHR
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. Identify the forces within individuals &
organization that cause resistance to change programs. 2. Recognize strategies that can increase the
motivation to change.
3. Diagnose
the
forces
driving
&
resisting
INTRODUCTION
Constant economic pressures & increased competition, forces
Managers & OD Practioners are therefore required to first deal with resistance to change.
Resistance to change:
"It is usually a reaction to the methods used in
implementing a change."
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Conflicting Forces
LEADING CHANGE
Factors affecting change are:
Advocates Of Change
Evaluation Of Change
Degree Of Change
CHANGE
Impact on Culture
Time Frame
CHANGE MODEL
Major
2
SOME RESISTANCE
4
HIGH RESISTANCE Low Chance of Success
1
LOW RESISTANCE High Chance of Success
Minor Minor
3
SOME RESISTANCE
Degree of Change
Restraining Forces
Restraining Forces
Driving Forces
Driving Forces
Driving Forces
Before change
During change
After change
Motivation by management
Disruption in Routine
Fear of Unknown
RESTRAINING FORCES
Redistribution of Power
Negotiation
Training
Minimizing Resistance
Coercion
Employee involvement Stress
Management