Case Analysis Sections – Constraints and Limiting Factors
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Case Analysis Sections – Constraints and Limiting Factors
Changing an organizational structure or introducing a new initiative with a firm is quite very challenging. Most of the managers/leaders that bring about changes in the organization usually face a lot of resistance from workers. Bartlett and Wozny’s (1999) work suggests that changing or reorganizing GE has come with its constraints and limitation.
The new measures or initiatives were but not limited to requesting more feedback, involving employees in the decision-making process, and leaving some room for trial and error. Because Jack Welch had just joined the organization, some older workers showed some resistance because they believed they had been denied a chance of fair process (Bartlett & Wozny, 1999). From the case, it is noted that the employees who had worked for the company for quite long did not see the need for the changes that were about to occur.
In the case, the view is made to note that Jack Welch’s predecessor was a man of honor and much respected the work he had done. Because of this, most people would argue that there was a need to change the structure or how the company operated since it had attained a lot of success (Bartlett & Wozny, 1999). However, it was clear to Welch that a lot had changed in the economy, and so he opted for what he thought was best for the organization.
To reorganize the company, it had dawn to Welch that replacement of many things was necessary, but he was about to receive resistance for employees. One would ask as many questions as to why the employees were scared of the changes. Ones the changes were effected, the company proceeds were smooth and rolling. From the case study, I can argue that the strategies and ideas of Jack Welch were very good for the company and everyone else and were not about to die (Bartlett & Wozny, 1999). The constant flow of regulations and new ways of doing things eventually paid off. He introduced e-business, an idea that he knew would positively influence the operations of the company. While many believed it would take ages for his strategies to work out, it actually did not take a couple of years to experience an exponential success in the company
Reference
Bartlett, C. A., & Wozny, M. (1999). GE’s two-decade transformation: Jack Welch’s leadership. Boston (MA): Harvard Business School.