Roles Of Leaders In Managing Change: A Case Study Of An Electrical & Electronic (E&E) MNC In Penang

This paper aims to examine the roles of leaders in managing change in an electrical and electronic (E&E) manufacturing organization in National Instrument Penang and explores the influences on the three stages of managing change (unfreeze, moving & refreeze) as suggested by Kurk Lewin in...

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Main Author:	Md Kamil, Mohamed Yusoff
Format:	Thesis
Language:	English
Published:	2014
Subjects:	H1-99 Social sciences (General)
Online Access:	http://eprints.usm.my/61071/1/24%20Pages%20from%2000001779614.pdf
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spelling	my-usm-ep.610712024-09-10T02:51:24Z Roles Of Leaders In Managing Change: A Case Study Of An Electrical & Electronic (E&E) MNC In Penang 2014 Md Kamil, Mohamed Yusoff H1-99 Social sciences (General) This paper aims to examine the roles of leaders in managing change in an electrical and electronic (E&E) manufacturing organization in National Instrument Penang and explores the influences on the three stages of managing change (unfreeze, moving & refreeze) as suggested by Kurk Lewin in his theory Change Management Theory including the barriers and the lessons learned as when change is required. Qualitative methodology was utilized involved in-depth interviewing with eight respondents. Three subgroups constituted the sample including director, department/area heads and employees. An interview protocol was developed with content analysis using themes and SWOT was performed. Finding reveals that leaders playa significant roles in managing change. Study also found that barriers exist from various perspectives. The lessons learned are also shared based on the experience of the leaders in managing change. Understanding the roles of leaders in managing change including the barriers will help organization leaders to consider practices and policies that facilitate change. Through the lessons learned, leaders will be able to enhance their changes processes and avoid past mistakes. To sum up, organizations need leaders to manage and facilitate changes. 2014 Thesis http://eprints.usm.my/61071/ http://eprints.usm.my/61071/1/24%20Pages%20from%2000001779614.pdf application/pdf en public masters Perpustakaan Hamzah Sendut Pusat Pengajian Siswazah Perniagaan
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description	This paper aims to examine the roles of leaders in managing change in an electrical and electronic (E&E) manufacturing organization in National Instrument Penang and explores the influences on the three stages of managing change (unfreeze, moving & refreeze) as suggested by Kurk Lewin in his theory Change Management Theory including the barriers and the lessons learned as when change is required. Qualitative methodology was utilized involved in-depth interviewing with eight respondents. Three subgroups constituted the sample including director, department/area heads and employees. An interview protocol was developed with content analysis using themes and SWOT was performed. Finding reveals that leaders playa significant roles in managing change. Study also found that barriers exist from various perspectives. The lessons learned are also shared based on the experience of the leaders in managing change. Understanding the roles of leaders in managing change including the barriers will help organization leaders to consider practices and policies that facilitate change. Through the lessons learned, leaders will be able to enhance their changes processes and avoid past mistakes. To sum up, organizations need leaders to manage and facilitate changes.
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title	Roles Of Leaders In Managing Change: A Case Study Of An Electrical & Electronic (E&E) MNC In Penang
title_short	Roles Of Leaders In Managing Change: A Case Study Of An Electrical & Electronic (E&E) MNC In Penang
title_full	Roles Of Leaders In Managing Change: A Case Study Of An Electrical & Electronic (E&E) MNC In Penang
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Roles Of Leaders In Managing Change: A Case Study Of An Electrical & Electronic (E&E) MNC In Penang

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