An assessment of the effects of organisation change on employees : a case study of Chilanga cement plc, Ndola plant.
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Date
2023
Authors
Hamunjo, Matongo
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The University of Zambia
Abstract
An assessment of the effects of organization change on employees at Chilanga Cement PLC, Ndola Plant sought to evaluate organization change within the establishment, examining different types of implemented change, the influence on employees and strategies for proficient change
management. The research employed a Pragmatic philosophical approach by combining elements of both positivism and interpretivist. This study adopted a mixed-methods strategy, incorporating qualitative and quantitative methodologies for a sample size of 46 respondents. The study further
triangulated data from different sources to provide a comprehensive examination. The findings regarding an assessment of the effect of organization change on employees at Chilanga Cement was facilitated by several research objectives among which was the examination of the different types of organization change implemented at Chilanga Cement. The overall impact of organization change on employees at Chilanga Cement indicates a 73.9% positivity rate, suggesting that organization change has an influence on Chilanga Cement employees. Among the organization changes implemented were restructuring, policy adjustments, cultural shifts, technological advancements, leadership transitions, product innovations, departmental transformations, and rebranding initiatives, illustrating the array of organization changes the institution has undergone over time. Furthermore, effective implementation of the change was observed at the Ndola plant. The study recommends that organizations, including Chilanga Cement, should formulate a comprehensive change management plan, ensure efficient communication and consistent updates on change program modifications, actively engage employees in all change processes, and address employee concerns during and after change implementation. The study further proposes future research on the study which includes longitudinal studies, psychological and behavioral perspectives, and leadership and change management practices.
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Thesis of Master of Business Administration (MBA).