Qualitative Analysis of Change Management Models

Abstract

According to one of the definitions of the word, change aims to adapt or replace one thing or state with another. When we refer to organizations, the change process evolved once with the economy and technology. The need to understand how the change can be implemented without causing harm and to obtain the target results leads to the appearance of the models of organizational change. Some models are simple and explain how the change is made; some are more complex considering more factors that influence the outcomes of the change process. This article aims to find the level of similitude between the organizational change models. After the study of the literature, the following models of organizational change were identified: The Lewin three-step model, Kotter eight-step, Nadler and Tushman congruence model, Carnall change management model, Burke-Litwin model, The ADKAR model, McKinsey 7S model, Nudge theory, Bullock and Batten planned change, Gleicher the change formula.

Keywords

• change management
• change management models