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This 4 page paper looks at some theories of change which may be useful for a hospital considering the introduction of new, organization wide change to support the introduction of new technology. Theories considered include those of Lewin and the approaches of Theory E and Theory O. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
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there will be a number of barriers, including resistance from the employees who will be impacted. To manage change it is important that the process and the stages for successful
change are understood so that an effective model can be utilized. For this we need to look at theories of change management.
Lewin describes way in which change materializes as the effect of driving and restraining forces (Lewin, 1951). The position of an organization, in this model, is always under some form
of pressure to change. The ways in which any changes emerge are as a result of these restraining and driving pressures (Lewin, 1951). Driving forces can be external to the
organization, for example changes in legislation, environment changes or the industry structure, they may also be internal such as staffing matters or micro economic factors. Driving forces will be concerned
with improving the organization. The influences which prevent change are the restraining factors. These tend to be more personal; the resistance to
change and factors which seek to keep the status quo often backed by fear. The process of successful change was observed by
Lewin as occurring in three stages; unfreezing, change and refreezing (Lewin, 1951). Unfreezing is the process by which people are prepared for new change. This stage is essential in overcoming
resistance to change, with minds open and a readiness to accept change is needed it is more likely to be successful (Thompson, 2005, Lewin, 1951). Once the need for change
is recognized and employees and stakeholders are prepared to adapt and embrace the change the actual change itself and the way it is introduced needs to be ascertained. The appropriate
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