Some considerations in planning organizational change

Three major types of organizational change are identified (alterations in behavior, technology, and structure), and the respective impact of each is explored. The difficulties in assessing the significance of a change idea are noted, and some criteria are suggested by which such an assessment can be made (e.g., the number of organizational elements affected by the change). The paper concludes by noting practice implications stemming from an understanding of the types of change and their significance for those participants who have limited formal power.