Organizational change : problems and prospects for internal consultants

Abstract

This paper develops a broad conceptual framework for internal change agents in organizations. It considers a range of important factors in the organization which are postulated to influence the form and progress of change, and also provides a critical analysis of relevant theoretical approaches to the dilemmas and opportunities posed by these factors. There is no treatment of specific organization development strategies or techniques. Rather, the objectives are to discuss in terms applicable to a variety of organizations, some of the critical situational variances facing internal change agents and to establish some principles and guidelines which may assist them in planning for change. Show more