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| Author: | Manz, C. C. Keating, D. E. Donnellon, A. |
| Title: | Preparing for an organizational change to employee self-management : the managerial transition. |
| Journal: | Organizational Dynamics
1990 : AUTUMN, VOL. 19:2, p. 15-26 |
| Index terms: | PARTICIPATORY MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | If the transition to self-managed work teams is to be successful, managers need to trained for their new roles as facilitators. In a study several methods of information gathering were used: firsthand observation, interviews, interaction with the management team during the transition, discussions. Some interesting transition patterns were identified and analyzed. Four primary themes emerged from this analysis: 1. initial suspicion, uncertainty and resistance; 2. gradual realization of the positive possibilities inherent in the new work system; 3. wrestling with a new role as a facilitator; 4. learning a new language making conversations with teams easy. A case study is offered. |
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