Human Relations and Organizational Behavior
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Organization Structure Tsarsha R. Tyson Human Relations and Organizational Behavior Dr. Kai D. Hintze April 21, 2004 A manager has the charge of selecting the appropriate action plan that will positively impact the future goals of an organization. That is where change management interjects the formula that will be able to counter the internal and external drivers of change. The proper strategy fit is imperative when implementing change and dealing with resistance during the transformation phase. The two change management theories studied are Kurt Lewin's change management theory and John Kotter's Eight Steps to Leading Organizational Change model. Kurt Lewin's three major contributions to the change management theory are: * Concepts of field theory * Action research (the interweaving of laboratory experiment, systematic research in the field, and client service) * The study of group dynamics * Aspects of sensitivity training techniques. His ideas appear...


