Publisher's Synopsis
Managing Change examines the concept and practice of change within the broader context of the history, literature and theories of management. The main approaches on strategy development, management and leadership are linked to the processes of organisational change. A wide-ranging selection of case studies provides illustrations of change in a real-world context.This fourth edition reviews the growing influence of the Internet and globalisation, with particular emphasis on topics such as sustainability, workforce diversity and business ethics. The author encourages critical reflection on areas such as post-modernism, realism and complexity theory, and explores in depth the influence of culture, power and politics. There is also practical guidance on the planning and implementation of change.Managing Change is suitable for students on modules covering management, strategy and organisational change as part of undergraduate, MBA and MA programmes.;Key Features Change within broad context and management theory and strategy 10 real-life cases from a range of sectors and countries Practical guidance on the planning and implementation of change New chapters covering culture, power politics and frameworks for change Glossary of key terms Website providing teaching notes and presentation slides Bernard Burnes is Senior Lecturer in Management in the School of Management at UMIST, Manchester.
