Organizational Change: Theory and Practice

Author: (USA) Burke
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: Burke organically combines existing organizational change theory with practical case applications. He also skillfully blends his passion for abstract concepts with over four decades of personal experience in large-scale organizational change. This book is undoubtedly a masterpiece from a master at the peak of his career. —Leonardo D. Goodstein, Psychologist and Former Executive at the American Psychological Association
This book comprehensively introduces the concepts, development, theory, and operational aspects of organizational change, serving as a systematic and thorough guide to organizational change. It holds significant guiding value for many organizations currently facing change in China. —Zhang Yichi, Guanghua School of Management, Peking University
Excellence and Built to Last focus on how excellent organizations maintain their advantages, starting from numerous successful enterprises. Organizational Change, however, emphasizes an organization's adaptability to the external environment—the issue of flexibility. In this era of change, flexibility is undoubtedly more crucial. We must use change to respond to change and establish rapid response mechanisms. —Zhang Wenxian, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Management Sciences, Professor at the School of Management, Fudan University
This book summarizes existing theories and research foundations of organizational change, including the nature of change and various types of change experienced by organizations. It also uses case studies to demonstrate how to diagnose and apply these models to organizational change matters.