Organational change and Employee Attitude

Abstract

This study focuses on employee workplace and demographic predictors to know the employee
attitudes and behaviors regarding organizational change. The findings indicate significant relationships
between readiness for change and workplace and demographic factors. The
economic and social environment is so dynamic that without adapting to such
change even the most successful organization cannot survive in the changed
environment. Any business in today's fast-moving environment that is looking
for the pace of change to slow is likely to be sorely disappointed. In fact,
businesses should embrace change. Change is important for any organization
because, without change, businesses would likely lose their competitive edge and fail to meet the needs of
what most hope to be a growing base of loyal customers. It is difficult for organizations to avoid change,
as new ideas promote growth for them and their members. Change occurs for many reasons such as new
staff roles; increases or decreases in funding; acquisition of new technology; new missions, vision or
goals; and to reach new members or clients. Changes can create new opportunities, but are often met with
criticism from resistant individuals within the group.