A Hybrid Theory of Organizational Transformation

Autor: Barry Sugarman
Rok vydání: 2007
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Zdroj: Research in Organizational Change and Development. 16:43-80
ISSN: 0897-3016
DOI: 10.1016/s0897-3016(06)16002-4
Popis: Two major approaches to organizational transformation (OT) are identified as “Drive” and “Grow” theories. Each has a serious flaw but they can be combined to form a stronger approach. However, managing the hybrid presents special challenges, including an acceptance of paradox. Five case studies are used to gain insight into OT at a process level, into the cross-conflicts and environmental reactions, including “the organizational immune reaction”. Two propositions are formulated: the bi-focal formula (regarding the agreement between an OT initiative and its host organizational unit) and the partnership proposition (regarding shared leadership of OT initiatives).
Databáze: OpenAIRE