Key roles in change management theory and Company X

Abstract

This thesis describes the theory of Change Management and Key Roles which are responsible for leading and implementing the change. Is entry into the change management profession largely ‘accidental’ due delegated change management’s tasks in job description of managers, and limitations by company to choose the optimal strategy for key roles involved in change implementation and leading - has been chosen as research question. During case study research it was concluded that profession as change manager does not exist in the chosen company and change management tasks have been delegated to managers at different level within the company. The research question indicates the possible career path for individuals who are interested to work with change management.