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C/M/2503. Change management in Rotherham District General Hospital: implementation plan

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3050
DATE:
2012
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The paper looks at the problems faced by the NHS Rotherham District General Hospital suggesting recommendations about the ways to increase its efficiency in meeting patients’ needs, and presenting a detailed implementation plan of the suggested approach.

 

KEYWORDS: Change management, Rotherham District General Hospital, implementation plan, NHS,

 

C/B/4286. An examination of safety performance in construction through cultural change

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1950
DATE:
2011
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This paper examines safety performance through cultural change, and begins providing a definition of culture in the work place. The paper aims to prove that cultural change is an integral part of safety performance, and suggests that it has the potential to improve safety performance in construction organisations. The research and literature surrounding the subject is evaluated, and the factors that affect safety management are discussed.

 

KEYWORDS: Safety performance, cultural change, culture, workplace, construction industry,

 

C/M/2408. Innovation and change in Skype after merger with E-bay

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1850
DATE:
2011
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The paper addresses the approaches to innovation and change used in Skype after its acquisition by E-bay. Definitions of innovation in general and organisational innovation are provided, triggers and promoters of innovation are identified. The impact of the acquisition on Skype is evaluated with regard to the novel patterns of organisational behaviour, respective challenges faced by the company employees, and their reactions to change.

 

KEYWORDS: Innovation, change, Skype, merger, E-bay,

 

C/M/2406. Why Strategic Change is Difficult to Manage

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2650
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

The paper examines approaches to change management (CM) reviewing CM theory and describing the models of CM implementation, i.e. McKinsey’s 7S model, Kotter’s 8-step change model and Lewin’s change management model. External triggers of change are defined, factors behind employees’ resistance to change are outlined, the role of transformational leadership in CM is considered, examples of CM in various companies are provided.

 

KEYWORDS: Strategic Change, change management,

 

C/M/2382. Organizational and individual change management: reflective diary

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2700
DATE:
2011
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The paper reports on the tutorial in change management and project management using the form of a reflective diary to review and evaluate theoretical underpinnings of organisational and personal change. Issues related to change are discussed including the ADKAR (Awareness, Desire, Knowledge, Ability, Reinforcement) change assessment model, reasons behind resistance to change, change management techniques, etc.

 

KEYWORDS: Organizational change, individual change, change management, reflective diary,

 

C/M/2371. The development of a successful change management formula

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1950
DATE:
2011
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This paper aims to evaluate what the best formula is to implement successful change within an organization. The paper begins by providing background information on change management, and follows with an examination of change in an internal context. Business stakeholders, and the implications that change can have on leadership is examined before the paper provides recommendations.

 

KEYWORDS: Change management, change management formula, stakeholders, leadership,

 

C/M/2338. Proposal. Factors affecting organisational change and its impacts on employees

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2550
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

The paper proposes research into the theory of change management aiming to identify the causes of its success and failure, and to examine the impacts of change on the company’s employees. The objectives and questions of the research are outlined, literature is reviewed on the theory of change management and perceptions of change within organisations. The methodology of the research is described.

 

KEYWORDS: Proposal, organisational change, impacts on employees, change management,

 

C/M/2329. An examination of the structural and cultural approaches to change management

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2500
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

This paper examines the structural and cultural approaches that relate to understanding the implementation of change at an organisation. The paper begins by providing the background to organisational culture and to organisational structure. The paper then examines the implementation of change management in relation to both concepts discussed.

 

KEYWORDS: Change management, organisational culture, organisational structure,

 

C/M/2279. Red Cross: current situation and recommendations about change management

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2000
DATE:
2011
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The paper addresses the problem of ineffective governance and management at the Red Cross organisation providing recommendations about the policy of transparency and corporate social responsibility (CSR), and suggesting approaches to change management needed by the organisation.

 

KEYWORDS: Red Cross, change management, ineffective governance,

 

C/C/304. Selection of change management software system for Arber Archers

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5250
DATE:
2011
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59.99 GBP

The paper addresses the need of change management at a fictional company Arber Archers describing available change management software (CMS) packages, explaining evaluation criteria for the selection of a CMS, and applying them to the choice of the appropriate change management framework for Arber Archers.

 

KEYWORDS: change management software, CMS, Arber Archers,

 

C/M/2244. The implementation of change methods using Kotter's 8-step Change model

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2200
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

This paper focuses on change management at an unnamed organisation. The paper aims to provide recommendations to implement change methods to reduce overall costs. The objectives are to investigate and evaluate the options for outsourcing, to develop a transition plan using Kotter’s 8-step Change model, and to discuss whether the transitional plan will maintain the morale in the current team and whether it will aid timely project delivery. The paper provides a costing analysis for the company, and this is followed by the transitional plan which is outlined through use of Kotter’s 8-Step change model. The plan is then discussed in detail, and the paper then presents the contingency plan.

 

KEYWORDS: Change management, outsourcing, Kotter’s 8-step Change model, costing analysis!,

 

C/M/2237. An examination of the change management process following a merger

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1550
DATE:
2011
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This paper examines the change process following the merger of two advertising agencies. The paper presents the background to the merger, and follows by outlining what the main tasks of the organizations leaders are. The way in which the process of change has been led is also examined before conclusions are made.

 

KEYWORDS: Change process, change management, merger, leadership, leader,

 

C/HR/1077. HR Approaches to Managing Change. Case Study of Liveco

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3050
DATE:
2011
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This paper focuses on finding a suitable HR strategy for Liveco in order to facilitate the recent organisational changes. The study begins by providing background information on the subject, and aims to find out the relevant HR models for change (both diagnostic and change), to determine the most efficient HR measures and practices for Liveco, and to develop practical and academic recommendations for HR departments. The review of literature is then provided and discusses topics relating to HR Approaches, HR Functions, and the role of professionals in the change process. The methodology for the study is presented which is followed by an analysis of the findings, recommendations and conclusions.

 

KEYWORDS: HR Strategy, Liveco, organisational changes, HR models!,

 

S/M/648. An examination of change management at Virgin Media

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3150
DATE:
2010
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39.99 GBP

This paper examines change management in reference to Virgin media. The paper evaluates Prosci’s Change Management Methodology and Kubler-Ross Model. The paper assesses the relevance of models of strategic change, as well as examining the value of using strategic intervention techniques at Virgin. The paper also examines the following aspects, the resource implications of the organizations that do not respond to strategic change, the factors that are driving the need for strategic change in the chosen organization, and the need for strategic change in the chosen organization. The paper develops a model for change at Virgin Media, and follows this with an examination of the appropriate measures to monitor progress.

 

KEYWORDS: Change management, Virgin media, Prosci’s Change Management Methodology, Kubler-Ross Model, strategic change!,

 

S/M/645. An examination of the issues that the implementation of change can cause

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2500
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

This paper examines the issues that organisations face during the implementation of change. The paper examines a wide range of literature relating to the subject, and discusses the implementation of change. Power as a means to bring change is discussed, and the paper examines position, influence, and structural forms of power.

 

KEYWORDS: Change management, position power, influence power, structural power,

 

C/M/2219. Change management during merger of NTL Telewest and Virgin Mobile

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4000
DATE:
2011
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The paper looks at the change accompanying the merger of NTL Telewest and Virgin Mobile identifying the external and internal drivers of the change, outlining the key management objectives and the ways to achieve them, suggesting additional techniques that could be used to aid the integration of the two brands, and evaluating the effectiveness of change implementation. The shortcomings of change management are highlighted.

 

KEYWORDS: Change management, merger, NTL Telewest, Virgin Mobile,

 

C/M/2215. Managing organisational change in Crombie

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1050
DATE:
2011
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The paper looks at the challenges of organisational change faced by Crombie, a men’s luxury fashion brand, analysing the role of the researcher as coordinator in change management. Behavioural tools available for the implementation of change are discussed, challenges and skills required of change manager are identified.

 

KEYWORDS: organisational change, Crombie, change manager,

 

C/M/2214. Contribution of HRM to change management within organisations

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4550
DATE:
2011
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The paper examines the role of human resource management (HRM) during organisational change reviewing HRM theories, i.e. resource-based view, relational theory, multiple role model, theory X, theory Y, etc. Key mechanisms of HRM are critically discussed including reward management, employee training and development, etc. The problem of employee resistance to change is addressed. A reflection is provided on the personal learning experience of the researcher as a HR professional.

 

KEYWORDS: Organisational change, HRM function, employee resistance, resource-based view,

 

C/B/3958. Technological change at ABC Healthcare

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2100
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

The paper looks at the challenges of managing technological change in the healthcare setting using a case study of ABC Healthcare hospital. The phases of technological transformation within the hospital are described, problems that may arise during the process are highlighted suggesting their possible solutions.

 

KEYWORDS: ABC Healthcare, technological change,

 

S/M/631. An examination of the organizational change process at the Holy Cross Hospital

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4050
DATE:
2011
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This paper examines the concept of organizational change at the Holy Cross Hospital Kerala State, in India. The paper identifies the main objectives of the change at the hospital, as well as the main drivers for the change. These drivers are categorized as economic, political, social and environmental influences. The model that helped the drivers for change take place is assessed, and the process of change is evaluated. The way in which employees resisted the change is discussed through examination of total quality management (TQM), Leadership, and project planning. The paper concludes by summarizing how successful the change process was in relation to the hospitals initial objectives.

 

KEYWORDS: Organizational change, Holy Cross hospital, India, drivers, economical influences, political influences, environmental influences, social influences, total quality management, TQM, Leadership,

 

S/M/630. The management of change at an Indian Real Estate company

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3900
DATE:
2011
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This paper examines the management of change in an Indian real estate company. The company embarked on a Greening project to become more environmentally friendly, and the paper identifies the change process. The paper examines the drivers of change, and then discusses the requirements for a successful change process. The McKinsey 7S model is the examined, and the paper then critiques the theory regarding change management processes. The case study is then evaluated in detail in reference to the barriers and resistance to change, along with the ways in which the company dealt with the resistance to change. Recommendations for ways in which the process could be improved are highlighted.

 

KEYWORDS: Change management, real estate, environmentally friendly, McKinsey 7S, barriers, resistance,

 

C/M/2158. Managing the rebranding of NTL Telewest

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4000
DATE:
2011
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49.99 GBP

This paper examines change management in relation to Virgin Media and the rebranding of NTL Telewest. The paper begins by providing information on the process of the NTL Telewest change, and follows this with a discussion regarding internal and external drivers for change. The key management objectives are assessed, and the paper analyses the way in which the managers planned to achieve these objectives. The paper then assesses the success of the change and rebranding, and examines the further changes that were required.

 

KEYWORDS: Change management, Virgin Media, rebranding, NTL Telewest!,

 

C/M/2152. An examination of change management

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2000
DATE:
2011
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This paper focuses on change management, and aims to identify the steps that should be taken to ensure the change is successful. The paper begins by introducing the concept, and then focuses on the organizational responses to change. This looks at employees and change, as well as the management of stakeholders. Leadership and change management are both examined, and the paper then discusses HR policies. Recommendations for business organizations are suggesting in conclusion.

 

KEYWORDS: Change management, change, employee resistance, stakeholders, leadership, HR policies,

 

C/M/2138. The external and internal factors that affect change management

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3800
DATE:
2011
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This paper discusses change management, and examines the tools and techniques relating to it. The paper examines the East of England Specialised Commissioning Group (NHS) and aims to assess the internal and external factors that affect the company. The paper examines change at the NHS with reference to chosen literature, and focuses on the factors that implicated change. As well as that, the paper determines how intervention strategies can be used to deal with the factors mentioned. The paper then examines how management, political and participative skills are essential for people that have to manage change.

 

KEYWORDS: Change management, East of England Specialised Commissioning Group, NHS, intervention strategies, management skills, political skills, participative skills,

 

C/M/2129. Approaches to leadership, strategy and change management

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3000
DATE:
2011
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39.99 GBP

The paper looks at various approaches to the study of leadership, strategy and change including the approach through process (BCG Matrix method), approach through behaviours of the leaders and managers (Hofstede’s model of cultural dimensions), approach through quality (theory of leadership styles), etc. Each approach is defined and evaluated against other discussing its advantages and disadvantages.

 

KEYWORDS: Approaches to leadership, change management,