Managing Change

MANAGING CHANGE 1
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MANAGING CHANGE 2
Introduction.
Change is inevitable in many organizations as change is the factor that enables the organization
to survive and grow in various aspects. Change in some organizations is resisted by employees
because of various reasons (Rainey, and Fernandez, 2012, p.13). Firms have to employ various
mechanisms to try and minimize the resistance encountered in the process of initiating change.
Creativity and innovation have also become an integral part of any organization. This is because
organizations exist in a dynamic environment that keeps on changing from time to time.
Organizations derive various benefits from initiating change and creativity even though it comes
at a cost. This reflection paper is written to highlight why creativity, innovation, and change are
critical in organization growth and survival.
Reflection journal 3.
Employees in any organization fear resistance for different reasons such as fear of the unknown
as this may lead to changes that may render some staff jobless. From the case study of miners,
staff feared change as it could affect their identity in the community. The company had decided
to introduce performance appraisal in the firm but workers feared that they might be misused if
forced to meet the set targets by the organization. Poor communication and connection to the old
way may also force workers to resist change (Langley, et al.2013, p.7). Employees need to be
aware of the changes that are about to take place and their effect on their roles in the
organization. This enables employees to be mentally prepared to accept change as there is proper
communication of what needs to be done. The organization also needs to study the nature of the
employees so as to come up with mechanisms of initiating change in the organization with
minimum resistance.

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Reflection journal 4
Innovation helps organizations to improve on their efficiency in carrying out various tasks which
later translates to reduced cost of operations. Business innovation is initiated because of stiff
competition in the industry. The organization must be innovative so as to have edge cutting
solutions at affordable prices so as to attract and maintain customers. Embracing new technology
as a way of survival and growth has resulted in innovation and invention of various products
which have totally changed the way businesses operate (Jay, 2013, p.145). The case of the TOPS
system which was introduced in the railway transport sector to solve the problem of oversupply
and underutilization of train wagons. Solving the problem of underutilization will enable the
train company to maximize its revenue and minimize costs as oversupply will be avoided.
Innovation takes place in organizations which are willing to embrace cultural transformation so
as to accommodate new changes. This is due to the fact that new technology and innovation
disrupts normal operations of businesses. The changes will involve changing the organizational
culture and leadership of the organization. The new culture should be positive so as to foster the
spirit of collaboration and sharing of ideas which will promote innovation (Baden-Fuller, and
Haefliger, 2013, p.422). The culture should also ensure that there is low employee turnover as
staffs in the firm are willing to work in the organization. The leadership of the organization
should also be aligned with the goals and objectives of the organization. The leader should be a
risk taker as innovation involves taking risks which may favor the firm or cripple the
organization.