ASSIGNMENT NO 3

Assignment No 3

Assignment No 3

Introduction

This report deals with a case of organizational change. Jack, Kate, Simon And Martin are the prime characters in this case. Just like many other organization Partexceltron Ltd is undergoing an organizational change. Organizational change is usually triggered by relevant environment shift, either internal or external, that sensed by companies and leads to intentionally generated response (French, Bell & Zawacki, 2006). Managing change effectively, the need for change that can occur at any level in a business's structure, but the more levels involved in the change the more complex is the task of effectively managing the change. Change is more likely to be successful when managers categorize the need for adjusting, set achievable goals, create a culture of change and responsive to the form of change. Identifying the need for change; the most important reason for change in a business is because it is no longer compatible with its environment. Another reason change is needed is when the culture of the business is not directed at performance. Many businesses need to change because they have no clear strategy or direction for the future. Staying still & doing the same thing each year is a dangerous course of action when the environment is constantly changing. A business will decline as it gets out of sync with the environment. Sometimes there is a need to change because the business's managers redefine the relevant environment for the business. It is not only just changes in the external environment that can create the need to change what is done in the business. Redefining their environment, and the need to make changes compatible with the new environment, will become increasingly important for the many Australian businesses intending to move into international markets and become globally competitive. This report analyses the changes and the models used in managing this change, furthermore it investigates the shortcomings of the management in ensuring that the chage took place smoothly.

Basic Models Used

After analysing the case Partexceltron Ltd, we conclude that for this case we will be using , The Kotter 8 Stages Model. To cope with new technological, competitive, and demographic forces, leaders in every sector have sought to fundamentally alter the way their organizations do business. These change efforts have paraded under many banners -- total quality management, reengineering, restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, turnarounds. Yet, despite all of this change, most organizations fail at managing change. The nonprofit sector is no exception. Kotter has identified eight critical stages of successful change management. Mismanaging any one of these steps can undermine an otherwise well-conceived vision.

Establish a Sense of Urgency

Jack, Kate, Simon And Martin must examine market and competitive realities. They must Identify and discuss crises, potential crises, or major opportunities

Form a Powerful Guiding Coalition

Jack should assemble a group with enough power to lead the change effort. Encourage the group to work as a team

Create a Vision

Jack must create a vision to help direct the change effort and develop ...