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Managing Resistance to Organizational Change: A Comparative Analysis of Ajax Minerals and Perrier

This paper analyzes the challenges of managing resistance to organizational change through case studies of Ajax Minerals and Perrier.

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    Running Head: Ajax Minerals and Perrier Managing Resistance to Organizational Change: A Comparative Analysis of Ajax Minerals and Perrier Analyze the sources of resistance to change in Ajax Minerals and Perrier companies, comparing how each organization addressed these challenges. In your response, discuss the role of communication, employee involvement, and leadership strategies. Provide recommendations for improving the effectiveness of their change management strategies. Word Count: 1500 - 2000 words.

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    Introduction Change is defined as persistent influence, where all aspects are subject to constant change of one form or another . Also, it is an unavoidable part of both societal and organizational life. Also change affects four important characteristics of the organization i.e its structure, strategy, technology, and employees. Change encourages competition and influences bo th human and material resources ( Agocs C , 1 997 ). During the period of change process most of organizations sometimes face potential gaps. Some of these gaps can include strategic vision incompatible with mistaken implementations, some lack of communication between employees and organizations management which can cause a gap , and finally these gaps creating discrepancy between the tools that are used and change management model ( Agocs C , 1 997 ) . Resistance is also caused by different factors. Some of these factors comprise but are not limited to lack education, communication, and information among the organization which can increase the resistance. Useful communication and w ell planned strategies can avoid resistance to change and reduce employee’s fears of change and as well. Some sources s of resistance to change and organization dealt with each resistance. The discomfort and uncertainty that happen due to the lack of communication are significant sources of resistance. Approximately 99% change processes make happen resistance which has a solid impact on the employee behaviors and working conditions . Also c hange makes employees to a state of fear and doubt. In this case Ajax minerals’ two important sources of resistance are discomfort and uncertainty ( Agocs C , 1 997 ). B efore implementing new changes already t hese two important facts existed, and there was a exhausting relationship between organizational management and staff; it deteriorate during the change process and turned to ruin later on. The main reason of this unenthusiastic relationship was the lack of communication. One of the major resistances came from the junior

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