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Leading change
Contents

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Introduction.................................................................................................................... 2
Drivers of change............................................................................................................. 2
Change resistance............................................................................................................ 2
The strategic and operational importance................................................................................4
Change management theory, strategies, and tactical option..........................................................4
Conclusion..................................................................................................................... 5
Reference................................................................................................................... 7

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Introduction
Change is essential for an organization that is required for the people, structure or technologies
change. This report includes the change drivers and change resistance of Tesco will be analyzed.
This report includes an understanding of the strategic changes in the organization. Tesco is a
multinational grocery store which is a retailing industry. All the grocery products are available at
the store of Tesco. The report includes the calm water metaphor which includes the occasional
disruption in the business. Kurt’s Lewin theory of change management will be discussed which
includes the three steps which are unfreezing, change and freezing. Tesco's transition from a
calm water metaphor to a white water metaphor will be discussed.
Drivers of change
In Tesco, change is considered as essential for reviewing and modifying the existing process or
structure. The change is required to be planned and managed which is possible with the help of
Lewin’s three-step process of change. In white water, the change is suggested as the on-going
process and managed as a continuous process. Change is process of organization requires for
improving and strengthening the position of the business in the market. The drivers of change
include the external and internal forces in the business (Bateh, et al., 2013). The external forces
for the change in business include the market place which requires to adopt the change for the
desires of consumers. Government laws and regulations are required to be updated which
includes the frequent impetus for change. Technology is a major factor for the change in business
as it attracts consumers. Technology is required to be upgraded for competing with the
competitors in the market.
Change resistance
In Tesco, the change resistance is required for the different business functions. The move from
the calm water metaphor to the white water in Tesco is required for making effective change.
The white water metaphor includes reviewing and modifying the procedure and structure of the
organization. In order to clarify the process of change, Robbins and Coulter have included the