| Making Sense of Organizational Change Contributor(s): Helms-Mills, Jean (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415369398 ISBN-13: 9780415369398 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $66.45 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2002 Annotation: This book offers a unique way of understanding the processes of organizational change. Rather than being structured as a 'how to' book, "Making Sense of Organizational Change" provides the reader with practical insights and skills for managing (or resisting) organizational change. Its strength lies in three key areas: The discussion and explanation of a strategic sensemaking approach A longitudinal study of a major company which underwent several organizational changes A detailed examination of the drive for organizational change apparent among western companies over the last 25 years. Applying an invaluable sensemaking framework to organizational change in both a practical and accessible way, and combining the theory and practice of implementing change, this book represents an instructive and informative view on the implications of change in the business world |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Business & Economics | Mergers & Acquisitions - Business & Economics | Management - General - Business & Economics | Organizational Behavior |
| Dewey: 658.16 |
| LCCN: 2002035846 |
| Physical Information: 0.59" H x 6.32" W x 9.18" (0.85 lbs) 256 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Applying an invaluable sensemaking framework to organizational change and combining the theory and practice of implementing change, this book represents an instructive and informative view on change in business. Its strength lies in two key areas:
Rather than being structured as a 'how to' book, this outstanding text provides the reader with practical insights and skills for managing (or resisting) change. Applying Weick's famous sensemaking approach, it offers a unique way to understand the processes involved in organizational change. |