Processes in Organizational Change
Abstract
This work focused upon a number of processes involved during organizational change and assimilation of members into organizations. Paper 1 addresses a series of organizational redesign interventions. Study is made not only of how members reacted to these changes but, more importantly, how their focus of attention mediated these reactions. Paper 2 also studies employee focus of attention. In this paper, it is demonstrated that the direction of magnitude of employee focus of attention influence the manner in which employees react to variations in leader behavior. Paper 3 examines the development of organizational commitment for a group of employees. These employees are studied prior to entering the organization and for one year subsequent to entry. Paper 4 also explores worker reactions to organizational change. Studies from two different organizations are reported, each utilizing a quasi-experimental design. The manner in which employees react to change (alternative work schedules) is studied over a 7-12 month period.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1987
- Accession Number
- ADA182157
Entities
People
- Donald G. Gardner
- Jon L. Pierce
- L. L. Cummings
- Randall B. Dunham
Organizations
- University of Wisconsin–Madison