... confronted with organizational change. Findings – Results were largely consistent with the “religion as a demand” hypothesis: religion exacerbated rather than buffered the negative effects of job insecurity, so that the adverse impact of job insecurity was stronger for highly religious employees than...

...I.J. Hetty van Emmerik; Arnold B. Bakker; Martin C. Euwema Purpose Departing from the Job Demands‐Resources (JD‐R) model, the paper examined the relationship between job demands and resources on the one hand, and employees' evaluations of organizational change on the other hand. Design...

... facilitates work engagement, willingness to change, and performance during organizational change. Design/methodology/approach Cross‐sectional survey‐data were collected from 238 employees in a variety of both public and private organizations. Findings Confirmatory factor analyses showed that meaning...

... Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2005 Career development Consultants Psychology Organizational change Numerous changes are occurring in the management consulting industry as the industry matures. The popular press has extensively documented changes such as layoffs due to the economic...

... of the process for some individuals where the “anchors” become progressively perceived as “chains”? We need a representation of occupational identity that can theorise change as well as continuity. Metalworking industry Workplace learning Organizational change Employees attitudes Europe...

..., and they received letters of redundancy days later. Redundancy Counselling Commitment Careers Management Organizational change Doherty et al. (1995) surveyed personnel/human resources staff in 113 UK financial services organisations, aiming to identify the “survivor syndrome” – the mixed...

...John Eaton; Duncan Brown Discusses the organizational culture of Vodaphone in the mid‐1990s and the company’s attempts to bring about organizational change. In an attempt to change the culture from one of “command and control” to one of “coaching and collaboration”, a coaching programme...

..., not as a “superior” replacement for other approaches. © MCB UP Limited 2001 Organizational change Organizational development Sociology Social constructionist talk has become popular. It is increasingly spoken of in business schools, conferences and many areas of practice, for example, involving...

... counter‐argued. Alexander thought that he must know, being a historian. But instead he said, © MCB UP Limited 2001 Mapping Stories Organizational theory Organizational change Cognition At work, “noting” better than a “cuppa” and a smoke. I don’t exactly know why, but I drink...

..., individuals can compile an action plan for professional and organizational change, ensuring that one is not at the expense of the other. Features a number of models to encourage reflection and discussion as well as assessment instruments to aid immediate practical development. © MCB UP Limited 2001...

...Diana Whitney Takes a social constructionist view of organizational change focusing on how to engage the multitude of internal and external stakeholders. Argues that current models of change often leave people feeling demoralized and presents appreciative inquiry (AI) as an aproach to organization...

...Zoe Van Zwanenburg Tony   Page . Diary of a Change Agent . Gower , 1996 . £32.50 Hardback © MCB UP Limited 1998 --> Organizational change Consultants Your response to this book will critically depend on your own approach to consultancy, irrespective...

... of research into the role of meta‐abilities in the achievement of organizational change are reported. Concludes that meta‐abilities are necessary to take personal career actions and decisions within an uncertain organizational framework. These four meta‐abilities come into play in important ways...

... career development that may generate greater sustainability in career management for both individuals and organizations. © MCB UP Limited 1997 Career development Organizational change Radical environmentalism In recent years, high‐potential employees ‐ that is, people identified...

... management Mergers and acquisitions Organizational change In January 1993, the Board of Royal Trustco Ltd (Royal Trustco) decided to seek a new controlling shareholder after the company had suffered major losses and a collapse in market confidence. Most of the business was eventually bought...

... team can say or write. © MCB UP Limited 1997 Competences Corporate culture Organizational behaviour Organizational change Succession planning Values All CEOs face the task of preparing their organizations for the future. CEOs know that change is necessary if their companies...

...Alan Phillips; Christine Rollin Discusses the use of career development workshops aimed at helping participants find the right direction for themselves in the midst of rapid and significant organizational change. Suggests that getting career development right is an important dimension...

... headquarters. All three articles will draw conclusions which we expect to be of interest to chief executives and senior management teams who have to deal with substantial organizational change. Royal Trustco’s history had been eventful even before the deal with Royal Bank. An independent, very long...

... the preferred strategy of the organization. © MCB UP Limited 1997 Individual behaviour Mentoring Organizational change A 30‐year‐old marketing executive rushes forward to greet me, apologizing for being late and having had to cancel the previous arranged meeting. “Boy, do I need you...

.... In that sense, although it may not directly lead to promotion, the process of peer mentoring can help individuals to develop the necessary skills to enable them to succeed within the changing organization. © MCB UP Limited 1996 Career development Coaching Management development Organizational...