A Perception-Based View of the Employee

Drawing on several theoretical perspectives (e.g., individual motivation, behavioral decision-making, social exchange theories, and neoclassical economics theories) from different disciplines (e.g., organizational psychology, strategic management, and economics), this book developed a perception-based approach to examine the effects of employees'' perceptions and/or attitudes on their reactions to organizational change. Based on data obtained from two samples of respondents from two different settings (i.e., a downsizing in Study 1 and a privatization in Study 2), this book found significant relationships between perceptions and/or attitudes and resistance to change and/or support for change. Therefore, the findings provide some empirical support for the perception-based view of the employee. Based on the findings in this book, it is probable that we will be able to develop a variety of tools for predicting employees'' reactions to change. In addition, the findings will be informative for consultants and managers, as a way to improve the current change management practices in dealing with employees'' resistance to change.

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Chaiporn Vithessonthi Chaiporn Vithessonthi is a visiting lecturer at the Faculty of Accountancy and Management, Mahasarakham University, Thailand. He also holds adjunct positions at Assumption University and Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology. He received his doctorate degree (Dr.oec.HSG) in Management from the University of St. Gallen, Switzerland.