Change Management

Paper Summary:

This paper discusses organizational change management and how it can be used to counteract negative consequences of change and to exploit the benefits of change as much as possible. The paper describes the principles of change management and explains the process of change through change management models and procedures. The paper advocates that the benefits that can be derived from this process when applied correctly, through a well established plan, can be worth the effort and trouble. Diminished risks, increased internal teamwork and external customer satisfaction are a few examples of the benefits.

Outline:
Introduction
Organizational Change Management
The Change Process
Principles of Change Management
Change Management Benefits
References

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"But sometimes change does not happen for the best. In certain cases, the effects of changes are quite negative. However, change cannot be avoided indefinitely. In cases in which the consequences of change create serious disadvantages, it happens so because the players involved in that certain situation did not anticipate any emerging changes, as this is not always something in people's power. Furthermore, change brings negative outcomes in the cases in which change is not managed adequately for the situation in case. Again, this is why change management is important. Anyone should have at least basic knowledge of change management in order to counteract negative consequences of change and to exploit the benefits of change as much as possible. Change management can be successfully applied in any aspects of people's lives, especially if people treat the aspect in case in managerial, organizational terms."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Nickols, Fred (2006). Change management 101: A Primer. Retrieved July 9, 2008 from http://home.att.net/~nickols/change.htm.
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• Koch, Geoff (2007). ABC: An Introduction to Change Management. CIO Magazine online. Retrieved July 9, 2008 from http://www.cio.com/article/102902/ABC_An_Introduction_to_Change_Management/1.

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