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Assessing organizational readiness for change.

Wayne E K Lehman1, Jack M Greener, D Dwayne Simpson

  • 1Institute of Behavioral Research, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX 76129, USA. w.lehman@tcu.edu

Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment
|June 20, 2002
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This study introduces the Organizational Readiness for Change (ORC) assessment to identify barriers in implementing new technologies. The ORC tool demonstrates reliable psychometric properties for evaluating organizational functioning and readiness.

Area of Science:

  • Organizational Psychology
  • Health Services Research
  • Technology Transfer

Background:

  • Implementing new technologies in programs requires understanding organizational factors.
  • Previous research highlights the importance of motivation, resources, and climate in research-to-practice transfer.
  • A comprehensive assessment tool is needed to evaluate organizational readiness for change.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a comprehensive assessment of Organizational Readiness for Change (ORC).
  • To examine organizational factors influencing the implementation of new technologies in treatment programs.
  • To establish the psychometric properties of the ORC instrument.

Main Methods:

  • Developed the ORC based on a conceptual model and prior research.

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  • Administered surveys to over 500 treatment personnel across more than 100 treatment units.
  • Analyzed data to support construct validity, examining agreement, relationships, and associations.

    • Main Results:

    • The ORC instrument demonstrated acceptable psychometric properties.
    • Survey results supported the construct validity of the ORC.
    • Found significant relationships between organizational climate, resources, and patient engagement/stability.

    Conclusions:

    • The ORC assessment is a valid tool for evaluating organizational readiness for change.
    • The ORC can identify functional barriers in technology transfer and organizational change.
    • Findings underscore the importance of organizational factors in successful implementation of new technologies.