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Organizational change and development.

K E Weick1, R E Quinn

  • 1University of Michigan Business School, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109, USA. karlw@umich.edu

Annual Review of Psychology
|March 12, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Organizational change tempo is increasingly analyzed, distinguishing between episodic and continuous change models. These models differ in their underlying metaphors, frameworks, and change agent roles, influenced by conceptualizations of inertia.

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Area of Science:

  • Organizational Studies
  • Change Management
  • Sociology of Organizations

Background:

  • Recent analyses highlight the growing importance of the 'tempo' of organizational change.
  • The tempo of change refers to the characteristic rate, rhythm, or pattern of organizational activity.
  • Understanding this tempo is crucial for effective change management strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To contrast episodic and continuous models of organizational change.
  • To explore the underlying assumptions and implications of each change model.
  • To examine the role of organizational inertia in shaping perceptions of change tempo.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of organizational change literature.
  • Comparison of episodic and continuous change frameworks.
  • Examination of metaphors, analytic frameworks, and intervention theories associated with each model.

Main Results:

  • Episodic change is characterized by an 'unfreeze-transition-refreeze' sequence.
  • Continuous change is characterized by a 'freeze-rebalance-unfreeze' sequence.
  • Conceptualizations of organizational inertia significantly influence the choice between viewing change as episodic or continuous.

Conclusions:

  • The distinction between episodic and continuous change offers valuable insights into managing organizational transformation.
  • Awareness of underlying conceptualizations of inertia can improve the selection and application of change models.
  • Further research is needed to empirically validate the distinct impacts of these change tempos.

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