Managing Change in Organizations

Managing Change in Organizations, second edition, explores a broad range of perspectives on change management, encouraging critical reflection and understanding of a complex field. It provides practical tools and an in-depth understanding of different theories and their values.

Format: Hardback
Length: 328 pages
Publication date: 20 November 2023
Publisher: SAGE Publishing

Managing Change in Organizations, second edition, delves into a comprehensive exploration of change management, fostering critical reflection and providing a coherent understanding of a multifaceted field of theories. Its unique approach, centered around three key perspectives of change, aims to assist readers in comprehending:

• The mechanisms through which change is achieved, encompassing the tool perspective.
• The implications and effects of change on the individuals involved, encompassing the process perspective.
• The motivations and rationale behind change initiation, assessing whether it is truly necessary, from the critical perspective.

To ensure currency and relevance, this essential text has been thoroughly updated, incorporating new examples, case studies, and exercises. It offers readers a valuable opportunity to acquire practical tools for effectively managing change, while also gaining a deep appreciation for diverse theories and their underlying values.

Stefan Sveningsson holds the position of Professor of Business Administration at the School of Economics and Management, Lund University.

Nadja Sörgärde serves as a Senior Lecturer in Business Administration at the same institution.

Weight: 820g
Dimension: 246 x 189 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529798999
Edition number: 2 Revised edition