Answer to Question #239084 in English for Nonkuh

Question

Describe seven ways to manage resistance in the organization

Answer 1

1.      Provide education and effective communication channel- an organization should ensure that employees are educated about change and have a good communication channel to convey information t employees and receive their views.

2.      Participation: the organization should encourage employee participation in decision making

3.      Teamwork- management should encourage team building to ensure that employees have a common ground towards change

4.      Support- an organization should provide support for employees affected by a change in an organization to make it convenient for them to proceed.

5.      Use coercion- the power of coercion can help management to drive change and influence employees to follow a given direction

6.      Set achievable goals- organizations should ensure that the set objectives can be achieved and are progressive

7.      Resolve conflicts- conflicts affect an organization's work environment and can increase resistance; it is essential to handle cases of conflict and be honest and open.