Week 8 Discussion

Posting Requirements:
Main post: 300-400 words; 3 journal articles; 3-4 citations

Replies (2 are required): 150+ words; 2 journal articles; 2 citations

Main post: Due Wed. 11:59pm CT

Replies: Due Sun 11:59pm CT

Question:
Conduct research on Resistance to Organizational Change. Most often, change processes are driven by financial realities. Top executives craft change initiatives and flush them through the management ranks to be implemented. At this level is where management has the task of ‘selling’ the change to the employees.

How would you suggest a leader overcome resistance to change that is going to cause some people to lose their jobs?
What can organizations do realistically for employees who have lost positions due to a change initiative?