Definition
Behavior that opposes the introduction of new forms of operating or thinking.
Introduction
Organizational change is a phenomenon that has been studied widely over the past decades. As organizations find themselves operating in increasingly complex environments, their very survival often depends on their ability to implement changes necessary to adapt. However, one concept which goes hand in hand in discussions on managing change is employee “resistance to change.” This entry therefore will discuss the concept of resistance, as examined in the literature.
Organizational Change in Perspective
The study of organizational change is quite broad and has been intensely researched, drawing on principles from different fields, namely, change management, organizational development, strategic management, organizational theory and behavior, institutional theory, and others. The more complex an environment...
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El-Taliawi, O.G. (2018). Resistance to Organizational Change. In: Farazmand, A. (eds) Global Encyclopedia of Public Administration, Public Policy, and Governance. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-31816-5_3450-1
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