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Discussion Post: UIW Post Organization Change Research & Theory
Chapter 6: Levels of Organization Change & Chapter 7: Organization Change: Research and Theory
In Chapter 7, Ford and Ford (2012), took on the research of leader behaviors in leading change.
The author's questioned whether leaders of change efforts (i) stop doing things as they normally did, (ii) add new things, (iii) modify the extent or degree to what they usually do, or (v) stop a combination of these
Page 149 outlines the findings of the questions. Fast forward in the chapter, to read about the four weaknesses outlined and an assumption by Ford and Ford (2012):
With regard to Burke's assumption that leaders have a significant influence on organizational change, we're willing to agree but unfortunately can't say what that influence is, what leader actions and interactions are responsible for it, or whether the influence is only on the subjective perceptions of people affected by the change or also impacts the objective outcomes of change
I. What do you believe is the right leadership behavior to use to effect organizational change?
II. Assume the role of a leader at your place of work. How would you implement the next change effort?
III. What type of power (personal, positional) would you use?