Change Management in Sun Microsystems

This report discusses the importance of change management in Sun Microsystems and its impact on the organization. It explores the best principles, gains for the organization, and applicable strategies in other organizations. The report also covers management and leadership models for effective change implementation.

INDIVIDUAL ASSETMENT

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
There is a need for organizations to improve and change according to time because the
demands and needs of the customers are changing and the environment is also getting harmed
because of industries therefore the policies in the countries are also changing. It is essential for
the businesses to function according to the government and the external factors as well so that
there is a better functioning.

TABLE OF CONTENT
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................4
Best principles.............................................................................................................................4
Gains for the organization...........................................................................................................4
Applicable in other organizations................................................................................................4
Change management can be applied to improve situations.........................................................4
Management and leadership models............................................................................................4
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................4
RECOMMENDATIONS.................................................................................................................4
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................5

INTRODUCTION
Change management is a very essential factor or element in an organization which gives
a direction and can operate effectively in the market. Business in the market has to follow these
factors so that they can have a better functioning for themselves so that they can make the
customers satisfied and the employees also give their best which is going to make the reputation
of the organization improve. Sun Microsystems is a public information technology which is
having its headquarters in California with a total number of employees 38,600. The organization
has been in the market from 38 years and has gained a lot of experience but there is a need to
improve still. The report is going to consist of factors and impact on the organization due to the
changes which are coming in the organization. There are a lot of changes in management and
leadership styles also to change so that there is a better functioning and the organization can have
a better portfolio in the market.
MAIN BODY
Best principles
The best principles by Sun Microsystems are that they are working very hard to improve
the harmful impact the organization is having in the environment which has to be controlled. The
technology is getting the organization have less errors and a better and faster productivity but the
organization will have to improve their functioning for that there is a better reputations which the
company can have in the market (Gutierrez-Gutierrez and Antony, 2019). The organization has
expanded themselves globally but it is very important for the company to have a better
functioning and to expand they need to have a strong portfolio in which the organization is
following all the governmental policies and laws as well. There are a lot of smart moves which
have been taken by the organization resulting in making the organization have a better
functioning for them.
There are innovations and creative ideas which are generating in the organization so that
better functioning can take place which is going to make the organization have a better
functioning for them. There are more flexible working practices for the employees who are
working in the organization so that the employees can get loyal and faithful to Sun Microsystems
which is good for the reputation of the organization. There are new clients which are coming in
the organization which is a great achievement for the organization. By 2007 there was 20%

reduction of carbon footprint which is another great factor for Sun Microsystems. The data is
being saved of the organization not on the hard drive anymore and there is a better data security
method which is being used by the organization which is a great factor for the company (Jurburg
and et.al., 2017). There are thin clients which are being in favour of the company so that the
organization can have better practices in the market.
Gains for the organization
There are a lot of gains which can be visible for Sun Microsystems in the market which is
good for the organizations portfolio and a long run of the company in the market. The
organization will be able to get a lot of benefit which are going to be discussed in the further
report. Employees
This is going to make the employees have a better functioning and operation in the
organization which is going to result in higher productivity and make the organization achieve
their goals and objectives (Nedeliakova, Camaj and Lizbetinova, 2020). It is very important that
the organization to have a strong workforce so that they can achieve their goals and targets on
time which is going to make the organization penetrate in market. Customers
The customers will be getting the best of services and facilities by the organization which is
going to make the organization have better portfolio and that is a very important factor. There
have to be loyal customers in the organization which is going to make the company get a
competitive advantage and a higher market share. Revenue
The revenue of the organization can increase because of the change management which is
being applied in the organization (Pârv, 2017). It is very important for the organization to get in
the changes according to the customers so that there is a better functioning which can make the
organization has a better functioning. Revenue can make the organization invest in other aspects
to increase the factors of the organization. Brand recognition
Sun Microsystems is having brand recognition in a lot of countries in which the organization
has expanded them but it is an information technology organization which is why it is very

important for the company to get a recognition globally so that there is a better functioning and
expand further (Purcell, Scott and Mixson-Brookshire, 2017). This is a great advantage for the
organization that the organization is a technological organization which can use online sources to
get an advantage in the market. Brand recognition is going to attract a lot of customers in the
organization and make them loyal in the organization and also trust in the organization so that
there is a better functioning.
Applicable in other organizations
This is a very much applicable in other organizations as well like Xeptor, comway
Distribution, etc are few of the organizations which have adapted to the changes and managed
them well in the market. It is very important for the organization to have a proper planning but
first comes the analyses of the market so that the changes in the market can take place effectively
(McLean, Antony and Dahlgaard, 2017). The competition in the market is increasing which is
why it is very important for the companies to get in the changes so that they can have a larger
customer and market share for themselves. There have to be an increase in the environmental
aspect of the organization so that there is a better functioning which is going to make the
company have a better functioning and the organization will be able to function effectively. The
employees also have to be motivated from time to time so that they can give their best in the
organization.
The organizations which are functioning in the market are having a lot of options of
strategies and measures which the company can take so that they can have strong internal and
external factors which is going to help the company to get a competitive advantage. There has to
be a strong communication in the organization so that there is a better sense of direction which
can be given. The competitors also apply the same methods and theories in the organization so
that they can compete with one another and that is a very important factor for the organization
(Hegade, Rajkumar and Murthy, 2017). There has to be a flexibility which the organization will
have to give in the company so that there is a better functioning of the organization which is a
very important factor. The other organizations will company Sun Microsystems because they
have a lot of experience and the organization will have to find ways so that they can make the
organization function effectively. Sun Microsystems will have to find unique factors to make the

operations take place so that they can get a competitive advantage on the external and internal
factors in market.
Change management can be applied to improve situations
There are a lot of situations which can come in front of an organization so that there is a
better functioning and the company will be able to get an advantage over that factor. There are a
lot of situation which can rise in an organization because of so many changes which are taking
place in the market which have to be addressed by the organization so that there is a better
functioning (Koval and et.al., 2019). The employees will resist to the changes which are taking
place in the organization because the employees like the old methods they have been using from
a long run that is going to make the organization have a better functioning for them. There are a
lot of options in front of the leaders and the managers to improve the situations which rise in the
organization so that there is a better functioning and that is going to help the companies to get a
competitive advantage and higher profit margins.
There have to be improvements in the internal aspect of the organization as well so that
there is a better functioning and the company will be able to have a better functioning. The trends
are changing which is why the management have to make decisions accordingly so that there is a
better functioning (Henrique and et.al., 2020). The environment is changing which is making it
difficult for industries to function in market which to be improved by organization and those
changes can create a lot of disturbances. The productivity of the organization can reduce which is
a very bad factor for the organization which needs to be improved so that there is a better
functioning. The team work is going to help the organization to have a strong base for them. The
changes will be able to come and there will be a support for all the employees of the organization
so that there is a better functioning and the company will be able to get competitive advantage
(Stanciu, 2017).
Management and leadership models
The leaders will have to use the motivational theory so that they can make the workforce
be comfortable with the changes which are coming up in the organization. The leaders have to be
the bridge between the management and employees of Sun Microsystems so that there is a good
communication. Leaders have to make sure that the employees are having a direction to function

within which is a great factor for the organization and the company will be able to get a
competitive advantage (Komljenovic, Loiselle and Kumral, 2017). There is a need of democratic
model which the leaders will have to use because the changes are many and not all the changes
in the organization are done for the employees but for the betterment of the company as well.
Though the leaders will also have to make a lot of decision in situations and for that there is a
requirement of having a lot of skills and experience in this field. This is going to be very helpful
for the organization to keep improving in the market and the organization will be able to have a
better functioning and operations in the market.
Management will have to use hierarchical system but include the employees as well in
the decision making because there are a lot of solution and methods which can be improved for
getting in the change effectively in the organization. It is very important for the company to get
in the changes because the competition in the market is also increasing which is why the
company will have to get in the changes which is adaptable. The employees are the backbones
for the changes to come in the company which is why it is very important for the company to get
in the changes effectively (Almaiman and McLaughlin, 2017). The customers’ demands have to
be analysed and the organization will have to get in those changes which is going to improve the
portfolio and the brand image in the market. In the market the trends are also changing which
have to be followed by the organization which is going to make the organization have a better
functioning for them.
CONCLUSION
From the above report it can be concluded that organizations have to improve their
functioning and operation with the help of change management so that there is a better
functioning. The employees or the workforce in the organization have to be improved and
motivated so that the organization can have a better functioning which is going to make the
organization have a better functioning. There are targets which have to be met by the
organization which is going to make and help the organization to have a better functioning and
the organization will be able to operate effectively. There are a lot of decisions which are being
taken by the management of the organization so that they can improve the functioning and there
are a lot of models which have to be implemented in organization helps the companies to get a
competitive advantage.

RECOMMENDATIONS
Sun Microsystems will have to get in a lot of changes in the organization so that they can
find it easier to get in customers and also improve their reputation in the market. There is a
continuous improvement which is taking place in the organization because the competition in the
market is also increasing which is why it is every important for the company to motivate the
employees from time to time (Wijayanti and et.al., 2020). There have to be strong leaders which
have to be hired in Sun Microsystems so that the organization can have a better functioning for
themselves which is going to help the organization to get a competitive advantage for a long run.
Technological changes are many and especially in information technology back ground. Though
there are a lot of changes which have taken place in the company but there has to be a better
functioning and understanding of the organization which is only possible when the organization
takes measures to get a better reputation. The organization is still getting a lot of new experience
in the market which can make the organization have a better functioning which is a very
important factor so that the company can have a better functioning.
There are a lot of ways which can be used by Sun Microsystems that can make the
organization have a better performance in the market. The decisions which are being taken by the
organization must include all the members of the organization directly or indirectly associated by
the organization so that the right decision can be taken. There has to be proper analyses of the
external and the internal environment of the organization and the management must find a
balance between the two so that the organization can continue to function effectively and
efficiently (Monteiro and et.al., 2018). The employees must be give their rights and
independence as well so that the situation and problem solving can take place from time to time
which is going to make the organization have a better functioning. There is a lot of carbon
footprint which the organization is improving on but there have to be reusable energy in the
organization so that the company can have a better functioning for themselves which is going to
make the company have a better functioning. Sun Microsystems has got the greenest company in
the planet which is a great factor for the portfolio of the company and now the organization will
find it easier for themselves to expand them further in future.

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