4.2.5 - LRS Flashcards
LRS
measured management approaches that gradually encourage employees to accept and participate in a business change
Advantages of LRS
- Preserves employee morale
- Maintains commitment to the business
- Maintains motivation and reduces resistance
Disadvantages of LRS
- Can take longer to initiate change
- May require additional expenses and time (incentives, support)
Communication (LRS)
involves managers openly and honestly transferring information to employees and listening to their feedback so that employees are fully aware of the reasons for, and impacts of an upcoming change
Communication …
- Increases employees’ understanding of the proposed change and builds trust in management, as it enables employees to resolve any misunderstandings or concerns
- Employees less likely to resist change when they are well informed and comprehend why a change is necessary
- Communicate should be done quickly, clearly, with respect
Empowerment (LRS)
involves managers providing employees with increased responsibility and authority during times of change
Empowerment …
- Greater willingness if they feel directly involves
- Develop a sense of ownership and invested I success
- Increases employee morale and motivation as they feel trusted
Support (LRS)
involves managers providing employees with assistance as they move from current to new practices
Support …
o Staff training, or counselling
* Reduce levels of fear and stress related to change and make them feel more prepared to embrace the change
Incentives (LRS)
involves managers providing financial or non-financial rewards to encourage employees to support change
Incentives …
o Financial: pay rise, commissions
o Non-financial: positions of leadership, new responsibilities
* Feel as if they personally gain
