13.1. WHY ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE?
Globalization and the dynamic economic landscape necessitate continually reevaluating organizational structure. Corporations have become accustomed to change but in today's society it is not so much what changes, but rather the pace at which it occurs (Prastacos et al., 2002). The need for this change can be due to a variety of factors. The following are a few of the most common ones:
Change in the Stage of the Development of the Organization. The organization may have matured, may have become too large, or may have become too static. Such changes may require new teams, work groups, different perspectives, or new managerial structures.
Program Fluctuation. In a dynamic R&D organization, it is not uncommon for ...
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