Resistance to change reconsidered: Implications for managers

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Human Resource ManagementVolume 17, Issue 1 p. 29-34 Article Resistance to change reconsidered: Implications for managers Gary Powell, Gary Powell Gary Powell is an Assistant Professor of Management and Administrative Sciences in the School of Business Administration, University of Connecticut. His research on the role of sex-role identity in influencing attitudes toward management has received national attention. He has also written on organizational climate, implementation of Operations Research programs, and computer simulation of organizations.Search for more papers by this authorBarry Z. Posner, Barry Z. Posner Barry Z. Posner is an Assistant Professor of Organizational Behavior in the Schools of Business and Administration, University of Santa Clara. His research and consultin activities have been in the areas of role stress, power and influence, conflict management, health care administration, and human value systems.Search for more papers by this author Gary Powell, Gary Powell Gary Powell is an Assistant Professor of Management and Administrative Sciences in the School of Business Administration, University of Connecticut. His research on the role of sex-role identity in influencing attitudes toward management has received national attention. He has also written on organizational climate, implementation of Operations Research programs, and computer simulation of organizations.Search for more papers by this authorBarry Z. Posner, Barry Z. Posner Barry Z. Posner is an Assistant Professor of Organizational Behavior in the Schools of Business and Administration, University of Santa Clara. His research and consultin activities have been in the areas of role stress, power and influence, conflict management, health care administration, and human value systems.Search for more papers by this author First published: Spring 1978 https://doi.org/10.1002/hrm.3930170107Citations: 13 AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat Citing Literature Volume17, Issue1Spring 1978Pages 29-34 RelatedInformation