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Resistance to change needn't be futile How employees' challenges can be beneficial

Resistance to change needn't be futile How employees' challenges can be beneficial Purpose – Reviews the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoints practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings – Taking people out of their comfort zone by bringing in changes in working conditions, possibly sweeping changes that may involve them in an uncomfortable period of adjustment, probably new methods of going about their day‐to‐day duties, and possibly an increased workload is likely to meet with resistance, initially at least. It is normal; it is human nature. Practical implications – Provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world's leading organizations. Originality/value – The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy‐to digest format. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Human Resource Management International Digest Emerald Publishing

Resistance to change needn't be futile How employees' challenges can be beneficial

Human Resource Management International Digest , Volume 17 (3): 3 – May 1, 2009
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Emerald Publishing
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Copyright © 2009 Emerald Group Publishing Limited. All rights reserved.
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0967-0734
DOI
10.1108/09670730910953407
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Abstract

Purpose – Reviews the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoints practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings – Taking people out of their comfort zone by bringing in changes in working conditions, possibly sweeping changes that may involve them in an uncomfortable period of adjustment, probably new methods of going about their day‐to‐day duties, and possibly an increased workload is likely to meet with resistance, initially at least. It is normal; it is human nature. Practical implications – Provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world's leading organizations. Originality/value – The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy‐to digest format.

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Human Resource Management International Digest – Emerald Publishing

Published: May 1, 2009

Keywords: Change management; Employee behaviour; Employee involvement; Individual behaviour; Organizational change

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