Hi tutor, I read this response "To explain how organizational change occurs, it is essential to consider the influence of values, culture, and behavior within an organization." I agree influence can be internal or external. Please provide a detailed explanation of these questions in bold. Also, provide in-text- citations to support any strong points you find to support your response. Which do you believe has more influence on change outcome and why? Give some examples of external influences you have seen impact change outcomes.

While I agree that it is essential to consider the internal influences of organizational values, culture, and behavior on organizational change. I think it is equally important to consider the impact of external influences and how the organization's external environment may necessitate change. For example, Burke (2018) emphasized that organizational change begins by considering what is happening in the organization's external environment and that organizational members must see the need for change to be willing to embrace it. I agree with this. The internal and external environment of an organization can have a significant influence on organizational change. Further, Cameron and Quinn (2011) and Cameron and Green (2015) maintained that organizational change occurs when organizational leaders recognize that the current state of the organization is no longer effective or aligned with its goals or within the communities where they provide services or products. This recognition of ineffectiveness or misalignment can involve the organization's internal environment, external environment, or both.

References

Burke, W. W. (2018). Organization change: Theory and practice (5th ed.). SAGE Publications.

Cameron, K. & Green, M. (2015). Making sense of change management: A complete guide to the models, tools, and techniques of organizational change (3rd ed.). Kogan Page.

Cameron, K. & Quinn, R. (2011). Diagnosing and changing organizational culture: Based on the competing values framework. John Wiley & Sons.