Leadership and Change Management

A leader’s role in the management of change is a critical issue for successful outcomes of strategic initiatives. Globalization and economic instability have prompted an increase in organizational changes related to downsizing and restructuring to improve financial performance and organizational competitiveness. Researchers agree that a leader's inability to fully understand what is needed in order to guide their organization through successful change can be a reason for failure. The research presented in this book by an eminent group of scholars will explore the influence of culture - ethnic, regional, religious - on how leaders manage change within organizations.