Change Management terminology

The leadership quality that refers to having people and social skills such as communication.

The pressures arising from the natural environment, including climate change & air pollution.

The external factors with which the organisation interacts when conducting business.

The process of planning, organising, leading and controlling the work of subordinates.

A restraining force for change when organisations are reactive, or are unable to plan ahead.

An amount that has to be paid or spent to buy or obtain something. It can be variable or fixed.

The function responsible for the management of resources to achieve an efficient output.

The reasons, catalysts, or pressures which lead an organisation to change.

An organisation introducing workplace staff reductions with the elimination of jobs.

When two organisations join together to become one large organisation.

Dangerous strategies from management which enable the immediate implementation of change.

The removal of trade barriers across countries to allow for easier international trade.

A change pressure from the external environment which has caused many organisations to change.

A low-risk practice to help change. It takes the form of guidance and training from management

Any alteration to a business’ workplace or environment.

An 8-step change model for helping managers deal with transformational change.

The complacency, inactivity or lack of response to changes by management and staff.

The broad factors in the economy and society within which the organisation operates.

The role of influencing or motivating staff to achieve organisational objectives.

Where a GBE is sold to private investors and is the business is run primarily to make a profit