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This 16 page paper looks at the psychological aspects of change by considering a case study supplied by the student. The artistic director of a theater wants to out on a tragedy program in the following year, in a venue that has traditionally put on comedy. The plan in presented to the board, but there is resistance. The reasons behind the resistance are identified and discussed, and the method of resolution is examined. The bibliography cites 8 sources.
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see a reason for that change to take place. There will be an internal cost benefit analysis take place, usually at a subconscious level. If the individual cannot see a
benefit from the change they are unlikely to support it. In the case of the Upstage Theater Company it may be argued that it is both personal and professional motivation
on the part of the artistic director, Mark Buck, which had driven forward the plan to move for a season of tragedy and serious works in a theatre that had
traditionally shown a high level of comedy. There are a number of persuasive arguments for the change including the increased support that
the theatre would get from the business community, which is needed due to the continued of loss making seasons and realization that theatre is unlikely to loose the existing patrons.
However, change is difficult to accept and the board members have different vested interests that they wish to protect, the conflict is
arising due to the perceived clashes between the different ingrowths and the final resolution may be seen to result from the ability to find an alignment between the different interests
of the board members. The problem does not only occur as a result of the change that is being proposed, it may also be argued to be the result
of the way in which it is proposed. The artistic director is taking on a very autocratic style of leadership. There
are different styles of leadership, which may be used to introduce change; the styles are democratic, autocratic and non-directive. Autocratic is also
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