Factors Affecting Acceptance of Organizational Change: A Qualitatitive Analysis in the Pharmaceutical Industry

This exploratory qualitative study examines the relationships between organizational change factors including the occurrence of change, personal and work related barriers, and employee buy-in. The sample consisted of 20 individuals from seven different departments of a pharmaceutical products manufacturing firm that had recently undergone a major organizational change that impacted the entire workforce. Research questions were formed to examine the acceptance of organizational change, the perceived occurrence of organizational change, as well as personal and work force barriers. Results from the interviews suggest that the occurrence of change as well as personal and workforce barriers contributed to the participants’ acceptance levels towards change. These findings suggest that it is vital for organizations to understand factors that relate to employees’ willingness to accept change

Different Strategic Planning Models: Considerations for International Study Programs

Multiple different strategic and operational planning models are provided that may constructively impact international study planning within an educational institution. The models covered include: Porter's Five Forces, SWOT analysis, VRIO framework, Value Chair Analysis (VCA), and PESTEL analysis

The 4L’s: A Portfolio Approach to Offering International Experiences for Students

Over the past few decades, the inclusion of an international perspective has gained importance in business schools’ curricula. The AACSB accreditation standards emphasize the importance of globalization. Most business schools now offer international study opportunities to their students. Typically, these usually include a number of semester-long programs and a few faculty-led, short-term programs. However, the offerings are often limited in variety, not specifically focused on business program needs and offered on a “one size fits all” basis. This paper suggests way to expand international offerings utilizing an analysis framework consisting of the 4 L’s - Length, Location, Language and Logistics