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A Reconceptualization of Change Strategy – One Application of Dilemma Theory
Tekijät: Pertti Laine, Päivikki Kuoppakangas
Kustantaja: Routledge
Kustannuspaikka: United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland
Julkaisuvuosi: 2015
Journal: Journal of Change Management
Vuosikerta: 15
Numero: 4
Aloitussivu: 332
Lopetussivu: 352
Sivujen määrä: 21
ISSN: 1469-7017
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/14697017.2015.1058845
Verkko-osoite: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14697017.2015.1058845
Tiivistelmä
‘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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