Development and Change

Running head: DEVELOPMENT AND CHANGE 1
Development and Change
Name
Institution

DEVELOPMENT AND CHANGE 2
DEVEOPEMENT AND CHANGE
Introduction
People are always reluctant to implement changes in their lives since they are not certain
of the consequences. This is the same case with business organizations. They may want to
implement a change but this may be impeded by employees who may have different reasons to
impede the change. Major changes in an organization may be opposed by employees due to fear,
uncertainty, and lack of support. However, managers should devise appropriate ways to do away
with management change obstacles.
Question 1
Mandatory change refers to a change that is imposed in an organization and the
employees are supposed to adhere or incorporate it even though they are not happy and willing.
This types of implementing change are advantageous since the leaders are the ultimate planners
and their decisions are final. Therefore, there is no long meetings and dissuasions before making
a decision hence saving on time. Contrary, this type of change may be disadvantageous to an
organization because some of the employees may resist the change. This may lead to slow
organization activities which may lead to poor profits. Example, an organization might introduce
a change which requires all employees to put on uniforms. This may face resistance and lower
employees’ moral since some may feel uncomfortable wearing a uniform. Voluntary change
refers to a change which is optional. People are not forced to adopt but they can only do so if
they are willing. This type of change is important because it helps managers to implement
changes in a communal manner. However, this change may have negative implications for the

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organization since not all employees will volunteer to effect a change even though it may be of
importance to the organization. Example, I may volunteer to assist wash clothes for my friend.
Question 2
A major change involves an important amount of work and preparation with complex
situations or major expenses. Major changes may include moving a computer room or upgrading
a corporate business application. ("What is the difference between a major and significant change?",
2019) Example, I was teaching in a school which did not have a group unit and the school wanted
to start a playgroup unit. However, because they were going to deal with young children between
the ages of 2-3years, it was not an easy task. The school had to plan and buy resources which the
kids will be using such as beds and also get government certification before they could
incorporate the change. In an organization or workplace setting, instilling a major change
sometimes becomes stressful and may need a lot of resources. Example, an organization may
want to adopt a technological change. Before this change is adopted in an organization, the
organization will have to train the employees and prepare them mentally for the change also be
aware of behaviors that may arise due to change resistance.
Question 3
There are several factors that enable people to adapt to change. The first factor is that
people should understand that change affects everyone in a different way (Bhasin, 2012. For a
change to be effective, the employees should be empowered, have open door communication,
and clear understanding. This will enhance job security. The second factor is to acknowledge the
past and people in the process. The management should acknowledge what is right and good
about the past and assist people to evolve from the past to fit in the current system. The third