Stages of Organizational decline
What key managers fail to recognize internal or external changes?
blinded
This is the process used to get workers and managers to change their behaviors and workplaces
Change Intervention
An iterative process in which a company tests a prototype, improves on it, then builds and tests the improved prototype
Design Iteration
what is the first step
entry
This stage is when there isn’t a great sense of urgency.
unfreezing
Recognition of problems fails to prompt managers to act.
inaction
This is the use of formal power and authority to force others to change
Coercion
Systematic comparison of different product designs or design iterations.
testing
What is start up?
change agent enters and clarifies the problem
This stage is when there’s a lack of vision, planning, and obstacles aren’t being removed.
change phase
Management uses belt-tightening plans to cut costs, increase efficiency, and restore profits.
This method is used to express your need for change
communication
A formal method of assessing project progress and performance?
milestones
What is it when the change agent helps decision makers assess the effectiveness of the intervention?
evaluation
The phase that declares victory too soon doesn’t anchor changes in the corporation.
refreezing phase
The bankruptcy, dissolution, or restriction becomes necessary
crisis
What is one way to get employees active?
Encourage employee participation
Teams composed of people from different departments?
Multifunctional teams
What is separation?
when the change agent leaves the company.
Changes made quickly by studying the measurements and improvements of the results?
Results-Driven Change
The company dissolved because of the failure to make needed changes.
dissolution
Why do people resist change?
misunderstanding and distrust
Ensure the innovation process is focused and on target through their vision, discipline, and motivation
powerful leaders
How does action planning work?
the change agent works alongside the company to discover what changes work best for them
the person who is in charge of guiding a change?
change agent