Acting strategically during change: A process and dwelling world-view approach
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de Metz, N., Jansen van Rensburg, M. and Davis, A. 2023. Acting strategically during change: A process and dwelling world-view approach. Journal of Change Management. 23 (3), pp. 250-268. https://doi.org/10.1080/14697017.2023.2238744
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Title | Acting strategically during change: A process and dwelling world-view approach |
Authors | de Metz, N., Jansen van Rensburg, M. and Davis, A. |
Abstract | Strategic change processes are characterized by high levels of ambiguity and uncertainty. Responding to these changes requires a dynamic approach with a wider set of skills and coping mechanisms. In this article, we argue for a broad focus on change that considers the tacit elements of strategising. We adopted a dwelling worldview as well as a strong process ontology combined with a practice perspective to capture the complexity and richness of a strategic change process with a focus on identity and legitimacy dynamics. This article reports on an emerging process model of how individuals in non-managerial positions respond to and make sense of planned strategic change. The study followed a longitudinal, processual approach using a South African business school as the research setting. The findings of the study contribute towards a deepened understanding of the dynamics that occur within strategic change processes, showing that strategising is a dynamic process involving instinct, adjustment and phronetic action. Understanding how individuals respond, adapt and cope during strategic change processes provides potentially helpful insight into how strategic change is enabled or constrained, which could have future implications on how change processes are designed or implemented. |
Keywords | Strategic change; process ontology; strategy-as-practice; dwelling world view; identity and legitimacy-in-process |
Sustainable Development Goals | 8 Decent work and economic growth |
Middlesex University Theme | Sustainability |
Publisher | Routledge |
Journal | Journal of Change Management |
ISSN | 1469-7017 |
Electronic | 1479-1811 |
Publication dates | |
03 Jul 2023 | |
Online | 27 Jul 2023 |
Publication process dates | |
Accepted | 18 Jul 2023 |
Deposited | 03 Apr 2024 |
Output status | Published |
Accepted author manuscript | License File Access Level Open |
Copyright Statement | This is an Accepted Manuscript version of the following article, accepted for publication in Journal of Change Management. de Metz, N., Jansen van Rensburg, M., & Davis, A. (2023). Acting Strategically During Change: A Process and Dwelling World-view Approach. Journal of Change Management, 23(3), 250–268. https://doi.org/10.1080/14697017.2023.2238744. |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1080/14697017.2023.2238744 |
Web of Science identifier | WOS:001037543100001 |
Language | English |
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