In: Operations Management
Describe and contrast how internal or external change agents may best be suited to support change.
Briefly list the pros and cons of each approach.
A change agent is a person who is responsible for the change in the process of an Organisation. These change agents help in carrying out the changes in an Organisation. He should prepare strategies to initiate changes in an organization.There are two types of change agents
1.Internal Change Agent.
2.External Change Agent.
1. Internal Change agent: A person who is already part of an organization who has the power to initiate any change in the Organization and they can utilize changes in the support change process in an organization.
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2. External Change agent: A person who is not part of an organization and they are hired from the external sources in order to initiate any changes in the organization. They are hired to help the existing members to deal with difficult tasks in an organization. Generally, they work as consultants for the company.
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