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Gunther Case Study Summary

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Essay Question:

What assumptions shape the approaches of Gunter and the consultant to the management of change? Motivate your answer with reference to Palmer et al:s images of change management.

Introduction

It is obvious that there is not only one right way, but there is different ways of seeing. Then there can be better and worse ways compatible with the problem you stand in front of. In this case we identify one perspective Gunther had and how he approached his problem in the organization. What perspective that drove him forward and how he then tried to manage change. Continuously how he was able to see this problem in another perspective …show more content…

25). An explanation of this image is that you believe it is possible to shape people; you believe in them and treat them as a living person, who has feelings and opinions. It is also believed that you can change these people through for example rewards (Palmer & Dunford, 2009, p. 25). Gunther still has a goal, but now he believes in high turnover as a good thing. He wants to have motivated and good staff, and changed the view of failure to success. This means he still believes in an outcome but maybe more a partially intended outcome when not all intentions with the changes are achievable (Palmer & Dunford, 2009, p. 26). This because he acknowledged that it´s hard

to control all people in the organization in the way you want to. This is compatible with the interpreter image. Where you do believe in a partially intended outcome and that you can create a shared meaning of the situation for the organizational members (Palmer & Dunford, 2009, p. 31).

Conclusion

Going from a control approach on change Gunther reached a more shaping approach; that people and organization doesn´t change exactly in the way you want them to. From the director image of change when Gunther believed in a controlled change and a positive outcome, to a more accepting view; that a change often does not go perfect all the way. He more reached the area of an interpreter. Where you believe in making sense for both organizational members as

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