12 terms in 3.10
change management
The structured process of planning, implementing, and embedding change within an organisation to minimise disruption and...
Managing change
delayering
Removing one or more layers of middle management from the organisational hierarchy to flatten the structure and improve communication and speed.
flexible organisation
An organisation that adapts its structure, workforce, and operations quickly in response to changing business conditions.
knowledge management
Systematic approach capturing, storing, sharing organizational knowledge.
Kotter and Schlesinger — Resistance to Change
Four reasons employees resist change: self-interest, misunderstanding, different assessment, and low tolerance for change.
Lewin's force field analysis
A model identifying driving forces (pushing for change) and restraining forces (resisting change) to assess whether change is feasible.
person culture
An organisational culture where individuals prioritise their own interests and expertise over the organisation's needs. ...
Managing organisational culture
power culture
An organisational culture centred on one or a few powerful individuals at the centre of a web of influence, who make mos...
resistance to change
The tendency of individuals and groups within an organisation to oppose or slow down the implementation of change, often...
role culture
An organisational culture characterised by formal rules, procedures, and clearly defined roles. Decision-making follows ...
task culture
An organisational culture focused on completing projects and achieving specific outcomes. Teams are formed around tasks,...
total float
In Critical Path Analysis, the amount of time an activity can be delayed without delaying the overall project completion...
Managing strategic implementation