Common Change Initiatives

Driving the Change
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Navigating ideological change based on evolving social perspectives is a common change process in modern organizations, particularly affecting positions on social issues and changing workplace culture (Redstone, 2020). The interdependence between organizational shifts and external sociocultural factors is highlighted because responses to societal concerns significantly influence A company's stance and workplace dynamics on societal issues (Johnson, 2021). This shift has far-reaching consequences for the people working within the organization and the business processes themselves. Additionally, those on the "front lines" of enforcing or facilitating this change could encounter several obstacles. Problems could occur, such as pushback from staff members who disagree with the organization's new stance or changes in how the public views the business, necessitating a review of current advertising and public relations tactics. The driving and restricting forces associated with this shift can be identified using a force field analysis (Cronshaw & McCulloch, 2008). Further, social pressures, a desire to attract a more diverse workforce, or the desire to appeal to a broader customer base that places a premium on corporate social responsibility are all possible motivators (Paquin & Koplyay, 2007). However, constraints could involve resistance from traditionalist employees, the possibility of backlash from certain consumers, or the difficulties associated with tr...