Exploring resistance to change in a Chinese construction company : Case study: Nanchang City Road & Bridge Construction Co. Ltd.
Wei, Shanshan (2010)
Wei, Shanshan
Kemi-Tornion ammattikorkeakoulu Lapin ammattikorkeakoulu
2010
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2010120116521
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ABSTRACT
Wei, Shanshan 2010. Exploring resistance to change in a Chinese construction company. Case study: Nanchang City Road & Bridge Construction Co. Ltd. Bachelor’s Thesis. Kemi-Tornio University of Applied Sciences. Business and Culture. Pages 72. Appendices 1-5.
This Thesis researches the transformation of organizational structure in a Chinese case company. The rationale behind this transformation can be largely based on increasing international competition, national competition and existing operational environment. Moreover, one of the underlying reasons for the tendency of transferring from the current function-based organizational structure to the project-based organizational structure is the need to improve the performance and to develop new management tools. Managers will then be able to better coordinate and organize the implementation of construction project consulting.
Therefore, the objective of this Thesis is to clarify the need of organizational structure change as well as the process within which this change is taking place at the starting stage of implementation. The management of the consequences and challenges presented in the transformation is therefore a central topic in this Thesis in order to consult the case company on possible resistance to change ahead. In addition to the data from the interviews and questionnaires, the researcher’s personal life experience of 10 years as the daughter of the President and Finance Manager of the case company, provides a reliable basis for discussion.
The main findings of this study suggest that the transformation of the project-based organizational structure bears significance from the point of view of the staff members, where integrating corporate communications and training play a key role.
Key words: organizational structure, transformation, management tools, communication
Wei, Shanshan 2010. Exploring resistance to change in a Chinese construction company. Case study: Nanchang City Road & Bridge Construction Co. Ltd. Bachelor’s Thesis. Kemi-Tornio University of Applied Sciences. Business and Culture. Pages 72. Appendices 1-5.
This Thesis researches the transformation of organizational structure in a Chinese case company. The rationale behind this transformation can be largely based on increasing international competition, national competition and existing operational environment. Moreover, one of the underlying reasons for the tendency of transferring from the current function-based organizational structure to the project-based organizational structure is the need to improve the performance and to develop new management tools. Managers will then be able to better coordinate and organize the implementation of construction project consulting.
Therefore, the objective of this Thesis is to clarify the need of organizational structure change as well as the process within which this change is taking place at the starting stage of implementation. The management of the consequences and challenges presented in the transformation is therefore a central topic in this Thesis in order to consult the case company on possible resistance to change ahead. In addition to the data from the interviews and questionnaires, the researcher’s personal life experience of 10 years as the daughter of the President and Finance Manager of the case company, provides a reliable basis for discussion.
The main findings of this study suggest that the transformation of the project-based organizational structure bears significance from the point of view of the staff members, where integrating corporate communications and training play a key role.
Key words: organizational structure, transformation, management tools, communication