Change Management and Sustainability in a Business Context
Korzhova, Anastasiia (2020)
Korzhova, Anastasiia
2020
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2020053115581
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2020053115581
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This thesis discusses the theories of Change Management and their effect on business sustainability. The research question is whether the theories that appeared in the early half of the XX century are still relevant and applicable in the modern business environment. Their application is discussed in great detail in chapter 4 of the paper. In section 3 of this thesis theories overview is given to provide a clear outline of them and set a foundation for the case study. A substantial part of the research is focused on organisational learning and its role in the transformation of the company since change requires adjustments and shifting in the dynamic that was set over the years. The methodology of the research is a literature review with a Company X case study. Based on it, was discovered that theories at question are, in fact, suitable for desired change and the combined effect they can have in the shift of the company's processes.