Employee Resistance to Organizational Change

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Contents

Introduction2

Discussion2

Theory of Maslow3

Employees Change4

Reasons of Employees to Block Change6

Preparing employees for Organizational Change9

Role of Motivation in effecting change in employees9

Conclusion10

References10

Employee Resistance to Organizational Change

Introduction

This research paper comprises two parts. In the first part, Maslow theory and power theory will be discussed and analyzed in relation to their effectiveness in promoting employee acceptance of the upcoming changes. With the help of these motivational theories a scenario will be identified which is implementing a new automated offender system. In the second part of the research paper discussion will be made on overcoming employees' resistance in the wake of upcoming changes in the organization. The analysis in the second part will include identification of Maslow's theory and power theory and their evaluation on the basis of the discussion made in the first part and strategies will be proposed to overcome the resistance to upcoming organizational changes. In the end, the recommended strategies will be justified on the basis of the discussion that took place in the first and second part of the research paper.

Discussion

The analysis of the personal and professional attributes of the employees highlights their diverse motivational need. Each employee possesses certain unique qualities, and their respective organizational performances can be enhanced, through implementing the correct motivational activities. It is an incorrect conception in the organizational sector that only the dissatisfied and the low performing employees require motivational influences. The fact is that the management should seek to maximize the efforts of all their employees, and even look at the motivational requirements of the exceptional performers (Bordia, et.al, 2011).

Maslow pioneered the concept of hierarchy of needs. He defined needs into five different categories and argued that the needs work in a proper flow. Similarly, he defined that the fulfillment of one need needs to the other needs (Huitt, 2004). The five different needs that Maslow defined included the Physiological, safety, belongingness, self-esteem and self actualization (Maslow, Frager,& Fadiman, 1970).

Theory of Maslow

Maslow defined a very well thought model of needs. It achieved a lot of fame in its initial days. The needs that Maslow has identified in his model are also very relevant. We now discuss the needs that Maslow has included in his model (Carter, et.al, 2012).

Physiological Needs

The physiological need is the most basic human need and includes the need for food, water, shelter, warmth and sex (Maslow, Frager,& Fadiman, 1970). All these needs are the fundamental human need that's why Maslow has placed them at first level. After the physiological needs are fulfilled than the need for safety arises.

Safety Needs

Safety y is also the basic needs of all the human beings. Everyone wants safety and security, the security needs include stability and freedom from all the fears (Huitt, 2004).. Similarly, it includes protection from some elements. The stable law and order also comes in this need. After these needs are fulfilled the belonging needs arises.

Belonging Needs

The belonging needs include the love from family members, friends and spouse. Similarly, the belonging needs include ...