Change is often resisted at organisational and individual levels. Consider the reasons for this resistance and what strategies managers should adopt in order to successfully lead change'

This essay first looks into the reasons why organisations decide to change, for example new I.T. and new policies. It then goes on to state why there is resistance to change, both within the organisation itself and the individual, when on the surface it can be seen as the only course of action to take. For the individual there's the fear of the unknown, and the organisation is affected by it's own culture. Organisational …

…the right plan of action and strategies for individual organisations, change can be successfully implemented to please all those involved in the business. Bibliography Brooks, I (2003) 'Organisational Behaviour: Individuals, Groups and Organisation', London, Pearson Education Limited Buchanan, D & Huczynski, A (2004) 'Organizational Behaviour: An Introductory Text', London, Prentice Hall Handy, C (1993) 'Understanding Organizations', London, Penguin Books Mullins, L.J (2002) 'Management and Organisational Behaviour', London, Prentice Hall www.mhsc.org.uk/elearning/03_03/03_03_02/finaloutput.htm (accessed 16/02/04)