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DRIVE-summer 2016
Program/Semester- 4
Sub code- mu0018- CHANGE MANAGEMENT
Q1. Define the term ‘organizational transformation’. Discuss the various strategies to manage transformation in
organizations.
(Definition of ‘organizational transformation’-2 marks, Explanation of various strategies to manage
transformation-8 marks) 10 marks
Answer. Definition ofOrganizational Transformation
Organizational transformation is a term which collectively refers to the activities such as the reengineering, redesigning
and redefining business terms.
There are many factors like
Q2. Describe Integrative Model for Planned Change
(Description of Integrative Model for Planned Change) 10 marks
Answer.
Integrative model for planned change
7Bullock and Batten (1985) proposed this model to describe both temporal states and change processes involved in
change. It is based on the principle that organisation exist in different states at different times. This model involves four
.The figure illustrates inyegrative model for planned change:
Q3. The key purpose of communication of change is to ensure that the individuals understand what is going to
happen and what is expected from them. Explain some other important needs for communicating change. Also
explain the major methods and techniques for communicating change.
(Explanation of important needs for communicating change-3 marks, Explanation of methods and techniques for
communicating change-7 marks) 10 marks

2. Answer. Communicating the need for change and performing group planning meetings showed that participation reduced
resistance to work transfer. Participation is important since it increases the probability to satisfy the employee’s needs
through the change process; it also improves the self efficiency of individuals and in turn increases individuals to involve
in change. 5Randall Schuler suggested that the clarity of performance to effort eventually is increases due to participation,
that is employees learn to translate their hard effort to good performance and also participation reduces role conflict and
role indistinctness. Participation and other organizational development techniques are inappropriate in countries or
organizations with
Q4. What do you mean by resistance to change? Discuss some ofthe reasons for individual (employee’s)resistance.
(Meaning of resistance to change-2 marks, reasons for individual (employee’s) resistance.-8 marks) 10 marks
Answer.
Meaning of resistance to change
The adoption of new ideas and techniques does not occur naturally but results from hard work, trial and error. It is
important to recognize this fact and to make an effort to develop information that is concise, readable and to the point and
to make sure the information reaches people who can use it. A broad spectrum of skills is needed to lead to effective
management of innovation and change. There is no magic formula for success--no such formulas exist.
Multiple channels of communication should be used to promote the adoption of an innovation. Never expect one report,
one presentation, one telephone call or one conference to accomplish everything. Successful programs need to be
carefully conceived and
Q5. List the types of change management strategies. Explain any two of them.
(Listing the types of change management strategies- 2 marks, Explanation of any two change management
strategies- 8 marks) 10 marks
Answer.
 CHANGE MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES
 EMPIRICAL-RATIONAL
 NORMATIVE-REEDUCATIVE
 POWER-COERCIVE
Q6. Write short notes on the following:
a. Change agents
b. Kolb’s Learning Cycle
c. Organisational Learning
Answer.
Change Agent-Overview

3. A change agent is a person who acts as a channel for a change. Generally a change agent brings change to an organization.
A change agent is responsible for the full time professional organizational development. They help the team in achieving
new things in their particular area of performance.
Change agents are people working to promote, assist and accelerate sustainable development around the world. They help
people, who
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