Managing Change

Question 1

Types of change

Answer 1

Internal change (changes within a business) (change in leader, better / worse performance / business growth)

External change (changes in external environment) (PESTLEC)

Incremental (gradual, over time)

Disruptive change (sudden, normally negative event, however, could be positive such as rapid increase in demand

Question 2

Flexible organisations

Answer 2

Restructure frequently

Delayering to improve communication and reduce costs

Flexible employment contracts

Efficient knowledge and information management

Question 3

What type of structure is suited to being flexible

Answer 3

Mechanistic - centralised / tall / employees are specialised

Organic are most suited:
Decentralised, flat structure, fast communication, work in teams