Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis for Change

Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis for Change

Introduction

The following paper is based on complete quantitative analysis to study the change management in Data Imports, Inc. in collaboration with Kotter's eight step change model. As the data generated from the survey highlighted numerous responses, therefore, after clear analysis and study, the paper demonstrates whether employees are in favor of the change or not.

Analysis and Results

The analysis and result developed on the basis of the gathered data and in the below mentioned part analysis of the data is conducted in accordance with the Kotter's model for change, so that the readers could get a proper understanding of the paper. This actually stream lined the process of analysis, so that the readers did not get confused and indicated that Data Imports, Inc. is ready for change based on the Kotter's model.

Total eight respondents selected for the study with an age range of 22 to 60 years. There were total 4 males out of 8 respondents having the age of 22, 48, 56 and 62 in which 56 and 62 years of age having managerial expertise. Whereas, female participants were 4 ranging having age of 55, 45, 52 and 25 in which all the participants having managerial experience except 25 years of age participant.

Analysis

Employee Commitment for Change

Thinking about the change, it would be really beneficial when whole organization show desire for change. Therefore, developing a sense of urgency among the employees to go for change is the most critical step and in doing so, initial spark of motivation can be enlightened. Based on the results gathered from the research that employees showed urgency for change only in those situations when leaders involved in change discussions and leading from the front. The urgency to change can only be achieved through the commitment showed by the leaders because they are the role model for bringing the change.

Leadership Commitment

Convincing people for change shows the leadership commitment, which based on strong leadership skills and a sufficient support for the key people in the organization. Kotter was of the idea that change isn't enough; someone has to come forward to lead the change. Organization like Data Imports, Inc. must be having numerous leaders that could handle the change throughout the organization and it is their responsibility to guide the employees. The overall results that gathered in the research revealed that management needs to change its attitude because unilaterally without any support of employees and workers, change is not possible, thus, to make successful change all parties need to involve in the change process (Mind Tools, 2013).

Employee Involvement

Creating vision for change is about taking initiative for change and during the process numerous great ideas and solutions will be floating around and this could only be done by involving employees. Thus, the job of the change manager is to link all these concepts with the overall vision of change that could be easier for the employees to grasp the change concept ...