A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal
A Reconceptualization of Change Strategy – One Application of Dilemma Theory
Authors: Pertti Laine, Päivikki Kuoppakangas
Publisher: Routledge
Publishing place: United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland
Publication year: 2015
Journal: Journal of Change Management
Volume: 15
Issue: 4
First page : 332
Last page: 352
Number of pages: 21
ISSN: 1469-7017
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/14697017.2015.1058845
Web address : http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14697017.2015.1058845
Abstract
‘Strategic change’ is widely discussed in the scientific literature, whereas ‘change
strategy’ (CS) remains conceptually vague and ambiguous in meaning. The purpose of this article
is to introduce a novel re-thinking and expansion of CS as a concept in relation to other essential
change-related issues. CS as we see it is a unique combination of means to accomplish a desired
change in a certain context. Dilemma theory is a useful analytical starting point in creating a CS,
with its basic principles of reconciliation and decision-making based on the dimensional view of
change. These principles make a substantial contribution to the overall management of change in
terms of outlining the theoretical foundation of the CS. Developing well-being at work (WW) is
used as an example of a demanding strategic change in the practical application of CS. A
process model for creating CS is also presented and tested in the WW context.
‘Strategic change’ is widely discussed in the scientific literature, whereas ‘change
strategy’ (CS) remains conceptually vague and ambiguous in meaning. The purpose of this article
is to introduce a novel re-thinking and expansion of CS as a concept in relation to other essential
change-related issues. CS as we see it is a unique combination of means to accomplish a desired
change in a certain context. Dilemma theory is a useful analytical starting point in creating a CS,
with its basic principles of reconciliation and decision-making based on the dimensional view of
change. These principles make a substantial contribution to the overall management of change in
terms of outlining the theoretical foundation of the CS. Developing well-being at work (WW) is
used as an example of a demanding strategic change in the practical application of CS. A
process model for creating CS is also presented and tested in the WW context.
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