Introduction-The need for change .................................................................................................................................... 2
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Resistance to change ............................................................................................................................................ 2
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OD Practioners ...................................................................................................................................................... 2
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Skills of OD practitioners ................................................................................................................................... 2
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Advantages vs Disadvantages of Internal and External Consultants .................................................................... 4
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Types of change .................................................................................................................................................... 5
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Types of leadership ............................................................................................................................................... 5
Conclusion ......................................................................................................................................................................... 7
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Introduction-The need for change
There is a need to change because of the external forces and the internal forces. The external forces that forces the need to change are market shifts, competitive pressures and radical new product technologies. The internal forces are change of leadership and managers try to improve methods and practice.
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Resistance to change
Resistant is a signal that something is wrong with the change process. The inherent problem in managing the need for change (resistance) is misinterpretation. Misinterpretation evolve into a psychological concept, creating subjectivity