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This very successful textbook explores change and how it relates
to the complexities of organizational life, and puts an emphasis
on applying the theory to practice. Now significantly updated and
in its 5th edition, Organizational Change reflects a rapidly
changing world and considers ‘how change has changed’.
The book is structured in three parts. The first part considers
the causes and nature of change. Part two opens up the
organization to expand on issues of structuring for change, the
cultural and political contexts for change and how to lead
change. Part three moves firmly into addressing the more
practical considerations of designing, planning and implementing
change.
Ideal for both MBA students and those studying spet
courses in Organizational Development and Change, the clear
structure and content of this text also make it accessible to
final year undergraduate students.
Key features
* Offers comprehensive coverage of the significant ideas and
issues associated with change at all levels of organizational
activity, from the strategic to the operational, and at the
individual, group, organizational and societal levels.
*
Takes a conceptual and analytical approach to the way that theory
and research relate to organizations, and how change is explored.
*
Includes practical elements and worked examples of different
approaches to ‘doing’ change.
*
Provides illustrations of practical change situations in each
chapter.
*
Invites readers to undertake challenging activities to encourage
the application of ideas and learning from the text to personal
experience.
*
Provides end-of-chapter cases, additional reading and suggested
websites for readers wishing to pursue ideas and issues further.
New to this edition
* Significantly updated chapters in terms of content,
illustrations and recent theory and research.
* Since the last edition, the final chapter has been specifically
updated to reflect the changing social, demographic,
technological and economic contexts for the future of
organizations and work.
* New material on complexity theory, strategic change,
actor-networks, institutional theory and leadership.
* An exploration of how ‘change has changed’ in recent years,
plus content on organizations of the future and challenges for
future research.
Barbara Senior is a Chartered Occupational Psychologist who has
published a number of books, articles and conference papers based
on her research and activities. She is Principal of the Highfield
Consultancy, which researches and offers consultancy services in
the areas of organizational psychology and change.
Stephen Swailes is Professor of Human Resource Management at the
University of Huddersfield.
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From the Back Cover
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This very successful textbook explores change and how it relates
to the complexities of organizational life, and puts an emphasis
on applying the theory to practice. Now significantly updated and
in its 5th edition, Organizational Change reflects a rapidly
changing world and considers ‘how change has changed’.
The book is structured in three parts. The first part considers
the causes and nature of change. Part two opens up the
organization to expand on issues of structuring for change, the
cultural and political contexts for change and how to lead
change. Part three moves firmly into addressing the more
practical considerations of designing, planning and implementing
change.
Ideal for both MBA students and those studying spet
courses in Organizational Development and Change, the clear
structure and content of this text also make it accessible to
final year undergraduate students.
Key features
* Offers comprehensive coverage of the significant ideas and
issues associated with change at all levels of organizational
activity, from the strategic to the operational, and at the
individual, group, organizational and societal levels.
*
Takes a conceptual and analytical approach to the way that theory
and research relate to organizations, and how change is explored.
*
Includes practical elements and worked examples of different
approaches to ‘doing’ change.
*
Provides illustrations of practical change situations in each
chapter.
*
Invites readers to undertake challenging activities to encourage
the application of ideas and learning from the text to personal
experience.
*
Provides end-of-chapter cases, additional reading and suggested
websites for readers wishing to pursue ideas and issues further.
New to this edition
* Significantly updated chapters in terms of content,
illustrations and recent theory and research.
* Since the last edition, the final chapter has been specifically
updated to reflect the changing social, demographic,
technological and economic contexts for the future of
organizations and work.
* New material on complexity theory, strategic change,
actor-networks, institutional theory and leadership.
* An exploration of how ‘change has changed’ in recent years,
plus content on organizations of the future and challenges for
future research.
Barbara Senior is a Chartered Occupational Psychologist who has
published a number of books, articles and conference papers based
on her research and activities. She is Principal of the Highfield
Consultancy, which researches and offers consultancy services in
the areas of organizational psychology and change.
Stephen Swailes is Professor of Human Resource Management at the
University of Huddersfield.
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