The three Internet articles obtained for this research all focus on change (planned or unplanned) management. In the article Managing Change (2002), the focus is on the difference between change managers and change resistors. Likewise, Laura MarkosÆ (2001) article Disruption: Impetus for Change focuses on the difference between reactive and proactive management of change. In Craig BrinkmanÆs (2001) Change Management in a Steady State Organization, Brinkman discusses change managers in a similar manner to the Managing Change article, ôChange managers are action oriented and not inclined to the status quoö (2). While all three articles are distinct, they all agree that change is replacing the concept of status quo as the norm in todayÆs organizations and that failure to manage change or unplanned changed successfully can lead to failure of the organization. We will now briefly summarize each of these articles. A conclusion will address the main points shared by these articles.
In Managing Change the author discusses the nature of change in todayÆs organization as being faster and more complex than traditionally. The author argues that ôintroduction and management of changeö are two of the ômost critical elements of leadershipö (Managing, 2002, 1). The article continues to explain that there are two significant management styles with respect to change. Managers who embrace change as an opportunity to push needed reforms through the organization are known as change managers. In contrast to change managers there are change resistors; managers who let the fear of change or a lack of skills to cope with it manifest resistance. Change managers understand the value of change for the organization and are able to use it beneficially, ôThey see it as a source of opportunity they can guideö (Managing, 2002, 1).
The author also argues that change is the biggest source of stress in the organization. The more rapidly chan...