How do we react when our organization changes? Perspectives on employees' appraisal of change, consequences, and mitigating factorsShow others and affiliations
2017 (English)In: An introduction to work and organizational psychology: An international perspective / [ed] Nick Chmiel, Franco Fraccaroli, Magnus Sverke, Hoboken: John Wiley & Sons, 2017, 3, p. 233-257Chapter in book (Refereed)
Abstract [en]
Organizational changes are becoming a common response to financial and operational needs. The changes may be systematic and gradual or dramatic and sudden in an attempt to face various business demands. Different types of organizational changes are discussed in this chapter, focusing on the impact they may have on employees. One factor affecting employees' reactions to an organizational change is how the change is perceived and appraised – whether as a threat or as an opportunity. Individuals' health, well-being, and work-related attitudes may all be impacted, potentially carrying with it negative consequences for the organization as well as the individuals. Various individual and organizational factors that can influence the strength of the consequences of organizational change are also presented. These include individual factors such as personality, coping strategies, social status, and demographic characteristics as well as organizational factors such as organizational justice, opportunities for participation, and social support.
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Hoboken: John Wiley & Sons, 2017, 3. p. 233-257
Keywords [en]
organizational change, downsizing, job insecurity, appraisal theory, stress, work-related attitudes, employee well-being, occupational status
National Category
Psychology
Research subject
Psychology
Identifiers
URN: urn:nbn:se:su:diva-148134DOI: 10.1002/9781119168058.ch13Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-85102161930ISBN: 978-1-119-16802-7 (print)ISBN: 978-1-119-16803-4 (electronic)OAI: oai:DiVA.org:su-148134DiVA, id: diva2:1149723
2017-10-162017-10-162023-03-17Bibliographically approved