change and the social system
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Change and the Social System
Change - An alteration, a shift
- Occurs daily- It is not final- It is difficult
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The two main forces effecting change in anorganization:
1. External force Behavior in marketplace
- Laws and regulations- Technology
2. Internal force Power structure or
organizational arrangement- People
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Change : A Continuum and a Process
- Each action produces a reaction- Each change produces a differentbehavior on affected individuals
- Develop several change interventionsto achieve the desired pattern of behavior
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Homeostasis - Self correcting mechanismwherein people establish a steady state of
need fulfilment and secure themselvesfrom the disturbance of that balance.
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Change can alter:
Cultural values
Personal values
Attitudes
Feelings of the individuals within workenvironment
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Each changed situation isinterpreted by an individual
according to his attitudes
Personal history Background
Social experiences away from work
Work environment
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Factors causing social change
A. physical environment
B. population
C. ideas
D. cultural innovations
E. technology
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Sources of resistance to change
Applies to:
Employers
Managers
Employees
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Types of resistance to change
Psychological or personal
Economic
Social
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Reducing resistance to change
Use a change agent
Steps in addressing change:
Determine the scope of the problem
Develop alternatives - brain storming
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Analyze alternatives
Select an alternative
Implement change
Monitor implemented strategy
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A change modelby: Kurt Lewin
Stages:
Unfreezing
Change
Refreezing