Kudler-Ross Model Essay

Overview
Anfara &Mertz (2006) explored the theoretical framework for a study done by Kearney & Hyle (2003) on the effects of change on individuals in an organization. The researchers examined change in organizations using the Kubler-Ross (1969) study as their theoretical framework. Kearney had experienced the change at WorldCom when it merged with MCI where she was working as a senior corporate trainer. Later Kearney, while working on her Doctorate, met Hyle, who had studied work related change within an educational environment.
The researchers examined the personal emotions that workers go through when there are major changes. Day & Shannon (2016) describes the period of change as a transition which has personal implications and outcomes for individuals involved in the situation. The authors define transition as the “personal, emotional and mental process a person goes through to adapt and accept change” (p.297). The transition period, according to Day & Shannon (2016), is period on internal conflict. Individuals experience differing emotions because of the change that was introduced into their work environment.
Kearney & Hyle (2003) applied the Kubler-Ross (1969) Theory of Grief to the study of change within the workplace. The theory which has been widely used to describe
The researchers believe that the stages of grief occur as a change model in the work environment. The framework that they used applied the same stages of grief, denial and isolation, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance to the work environment. The lens being used allows for each person’s journey or perceptions while going through change. Kearney & Hyle (2003) use the theory to see if the changes in the workplace create the same stages. Using the Kubler-Ross lens also allows the researcher to see that the stages may come at different times or in atypical