Challenges of Change Management in Organizations: Systematic Narrative Review

Abstract

The study revisits past research papers on the importance of organizational change (OC) and change management (CM). Effective CM is necessary for organizations’ growth and sustainability in the competitive market. The existing literature suggests that researchers have conflicting views on CM theories and empirical evidence. Given these discussed conflicts, this study provides a systematic narrative review of organizational CM. In addition, it identifies the challenges faced by organizations during the implementation of change. Further, this study also highlights the suggestions for further research. To overcome CMfirms should promote communication because it bridges the gap between employees and managers. Managers should design a reward system for employees who accept the change happily in organizations. If employees view the ideal process rather than an interruption, the transition period may be smoother. This research has focused on re-examining the literature on OC. Future research should expand on the types of changes and change methods.

Keywords

• narrative review
• change management
• systematic review
• organizational culture