The limitations of dispositional resistance in relation to organizational change

Purpose - The purpose of this research is to test the moderating role of dispositional resistance in achieving sustainable organisational change. Design/methodology/approach - Four studies were conducted in the period 2005‐2007. Each study included the participation of individuals experiencing ongoi...

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Main Authors: Michel, Alexandra (Author) , By, Rune Todnem (Author) , Burnes, Bernard (Author)
Format: Article (Journal)
Language:English
Published: 26 April 2013
In: Management decision
Year: 2013, Volume: 51, Issue: 4, Pages: 761-780
ISSN:1758-6070
DOI:10.1108/00251741311326554
Online Access:Verlag, lizenzpflichtig, Volltext: https://doi.org/10.1108/00251741311326554
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Author Notes:Alexandra Michel, Rune Todnem By, Bernard Burnes

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