Doctoral Dissertations
Technology-driven change management: motivation and stakeholder acceptance in virtual supply chains
Abstract
"In this case study, the dynamics of change management and organizational effectiveness are explored and the experiences of a government agency with oversight authority in implementing a major technology initiative are discussed. The introduction of change is frequently met with resistance, especially if that change involves a re-engineering of basic work processes. Research suggests that employee motivation and morale in the face of major change initiatives can be impacted by leadership style"--Abstract, page iii.
Advisor(s)
Spurlock, David
Committee Member(s)
Nystrom, Halvard E.
Daughton, William
Gragg, Larry Dale, 1950-
Myers, Donald D., 1939-2009
Department(s)
Engineering Management and Systems Engineering
Degree Name
Ph. D. in Engineering Management
Publisher
University of Missouri--Rolla
Publication Date
Spring 2007
Pagination
viii, 105 pages
Note about bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 101-104).
Rights
© 2007 Suzanna Kay Long, All rights reserved.
Document Type
Dissertation - Citation
File Type
text
Language
English
Subject Headings
Employee motivation -- Case studiesOrganizational change -- Case studiesWork environment -- Technological innovations
Thesis Number
T 9194
Print OCLC #
180703490
Recommended Citation
Long, Suzanna, "Technology-driven change management: motivation and stakeholder acceptance in virtual supply chains" (2007). Doctoral Dissertations. 1731.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/doctoral_dissertations/1731
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