Managing change : at an individual level

Master Thesis

2006

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Gower, Tyrone
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University of Cape Town

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Department of Mechanical Engineering
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Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment
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Abstract
Dramatic organisational change appeared to negatively affect the social behaviour andwork performance of a particular team of individuals. Management intervention tosupport these individuals in this situation was not apparent. This study endeavoured toexplore how these individuals managed their personal situations within this changingenvironment, and uncover lessons to assist them to improve their personal changemanagement. This is a qualitative methodology research project based on a Systems Thinking andParticipant Action Research approach. The researcher reviewed change, management,and change management literature to establish; appropriate models to explore humansystem behaviour in a changing environment, and an appropriate research framework.
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Includes bibliographical references (leaves 109-113).

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Mechanical Engineering

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Gower, T. 2006. Managing change : at an individual level. University of Cape Town.

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