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(2008, 4900 words)
The paper examines the current position of Yokozuna Oil, a North Korean oil marketing company that suffered organisational failure. The causes of the failure are outlined with the emphasis on the ineffective change implementation and lack of employee motivation. Steps towards effective change management are recommended. This paper is based on "Change With Pain" case study
(2007, 6000 words)
The aim of this essay is to analyze the appropriateness of the use of Soft System Methodology (SSM) for research based pharmaceuticals in the domain of strategic management. GlaxoSmithKline has been chosen as a case study to understand the dynamics of implications of Soft Systems Thinking (SST) within research-based pharmaceuticals. An in-depth analysis of the company based on Soft System Methodology (SSM) has been presented. The essay uses theoretical backing to argue the appropriateness of soft systems thinking for strategic management. On the other hand, it consolidates the analysis using 'rich diagrams', root definition and conceptual diagrams.
(2007, 2500 words)
This change management case study has been aimed at reflecting the practices of the company British Airways to cope with the changing and turbulent environment, along with making recommendations in order to bridge the gap between their practices and the management theory. This document has been divided into different distinct analyses that include company profile; management style and organizational structure; organizational culture; approach towards change; and change strategy for the case organization British Airways.
(2007, 4800 words)
This paper examines change management at M&S following the problems that the company underwent in 1999. In assessing this situation, the paper is divided into a number of sections. First, the change context and nature of change are discussed. Next, Balogun and Hailey's (2004) change kaleidoscope is used to assess the change process. Third, the affect of the change process on M&S employees is discussed. Finally, the effectiveness of the change process is addressed. This paper would be useful for anyone interesting in change management and organizational failure and recovery.
(2007, 3000 words)
This study focuses on understanding the practice and theory of change and knowledge management. The paper uses Schneider Electric, the French-based energy and control company, to gain a better understanding of change and knowledge management. The study aims to find the causes of change and evaluates the change implementation process. The models used in this paper include SWOT analysis, Change implementation process and force field analysis.
(2007, 3000 words)
This paper is a postgraduate level proposal for dissertation. The paper focuses on the importance of change and knowledge management of Schneider Electric the French-base company, which has expertise in power and control. It operates business worldwide by adopting the acquisition strategy as its foreign market entry mode. The purpose of this study is to examine the influence of change and knowledge management practice and theory to the organizational development approach of Schneider Electric.
(2006, 650 words)
This dissertation proposal sets out to examine change management at Vodafone Germany. Here, change management was required following Vodafone's hostile takeover of German giant Mannesmann in 2000. With considerable heterogeneity between the two firms, the management of change within these organizations was particularly difficult. Traditionally, examinations of change management within a mergers and acquisitions context focus on factors that are internal to the firm, especially the reaction of employees or the firm's financial position. However, this dissertation proposal sets out to examine change management through a different lens, that of the customer.
(2006, 2000 words)
The research paper has been produced to examine the impact of modernists and post-modernists approach on the management of change in organizations. The discussion starts with an elaboration of change management and the evolution of Modernist and Post-Modernist perspectives. The philosophical discussion on the management of change under both perspectives has been discussed with the help of arguments from famous theorists and analysts.
(2006, 3000 words)
The paper reviews the criticism of Kurt Lewin’s theoretical approach to social change addressing the issues of change management, applications of behavioral science knowledge to organizational development (OD), etc. OD intervention in VOICE (Vision for Oratory and Intellectual Enrichment) is described highlighting the importance of empowerment and learning, the implications of a ‘bossy culture’, etc.
(2006, 2500 words)
The paper reviews literature on the topics of innovation and change including the dimensions of innovation, the methods of managing innovation and change, organisational change, critical success and failure factors, leadership, etc.
(2005, 2500 words)
The paper reports on the organisational changes within Balfern Products, a children's toys manufacturer, focusing on the transition from the manual to the mechanised delivery system, the introduction of financial bonuses to employees, etc. Recommendations about the methods of handling change in the delivery system are suggested; theoretical approaches to increasing production are reviewed including theories of motivation, participative management, conflict management, etc.
(2005, 6000 words)
The paper reports on the developmental problems of Polyflow Plastics & Packaging, a small manufacturing company, addressing the theoretical and practical issues of change management within the company. The implications of introducing a manufacturing information system (MIS) and Just in Time (JIT) inventory management are discussed; a job description advertising for a change agent is provided.
(2005, 1000 words)
The paper examines the implications of organisational change conducting a case study of Fortress’ takeover of Movings and addressing the issues of risk management in the areas of staff adaptation, employee empowerment, etc. Guidelines for handling change are offered.
(2006, 2500 words)
The paper addresses the issues of organisational change identifying its driving forces, types, obstacles, phases, managerial responsibilities, leadership challenges related to change, etc. A case study of strategic and cultural change management in Healthy Health and Safety (HHAS) government agency is conducted.
(2006, 5500 words)
The paper reports on the practices of innovation and change in Mobil Oil Australia Private Limited, reviewing theories of organizational change and applying them to the companys background. Analysis is conducted to identify the interdependence between organization components, innovations in internal and external communications, requirements for project management, measurements of change, leadership roles, change agents roles, impacts of innovation on staff and managers, critical success factors, etc.
(2006, 2200 words)
This paper discusses two areas of strategic management; management of change and the assessment of mergers and acquisitions. Main emphasize is given to the issues of cultural and structural changes, and the aspects of post merger management. Examples of GlaxoSmithKline, Marks and Spencer, Amstrad, CSP and Granada are given to support the analysis.
(2006, 2700 words)
The present paper applies soft system methodology in order to analyse the case of service provider. On the basis of 7-stages framework the case is decomposed. The rich picture shows identifies the problem situation, on its basis the root definition is inferred which is extended through the CATWOA model. The paper models the problem and brings recommendations which are made when comparing the conceptualised model again real world situation
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