Managerial Resistance to Change: Romania’s Quest for a Market Economy

Doina Catana; Alexandru Catana; Jim L. Finlay

doi:10.5771/0949-6181-1999-2-149

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- 105–106 Editorial Miklós Dobák Miklós Dobák 105–106
- 107–164 Articles 107–164
  - 107–127 Privatisation of Non-Profit Organisations Veljko Rus Veljko Rus 107–127
  - 128–148 Der kollektive Kulturschock im Postkommunismus Claudia Feichtinger, Gerhard Fink Claudia Feichtinger, Gerhard Fink 128–148
  - 149–164 Managerial Resistance to Change: Romania’s Quest for a Market Economy Doina Catana, Alexandru Catana, Jim L. Finlay Doina Catana, Alexandru Catana, Jim L. Finlay 149–164
- 165–175 Forum 165–175
  - 165–169 Lohngestaltung in der Tschechischen Republik Zuzana Dvorákova Zuzana Dvorákova 165–169
  - 170–173 Kommentar zum Artikel „Die Lohnbildung in der Tschechischen Republik“ von Zuzana Dvoráková JiriKleibl JiriKleibl 170–173
  - 174–175 Kommentar zum Artikel „Die Lohngestaltung in der Tschechischen Republik“ von Zuzana Dvoráková Ivan Novy Ivan Novy 174–175
- 176–181 Book Reviews 176–181
- 182–190 News / Information 182–190
- 191–191 Kolumne 191–191
  - Ethikprobleme von Unternehmen in Rußland Juri Osadschij Juri Osadschij
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JEEMS Journal of East European Management Studies , Seite 149 - 164

Managerial Resistance to Change: Romania’s Quest for a Market Economy

Autoren

Doina Catana Alexandru Catana Jim L. Finlay

DOI
- doi.org/10.5771/0949-6181-1999-2-149
- ISSN print: 0949-6181
- ISSN online: 1862-0019
Abstract

This exploratory investigation relates traditional theories on resistance to change to privatization of the Romanian economy. The authors identified several "inhibitors" which have served to stall Romania's attempts to achieve a free-market economy. While a lack of practical training in western-style management practices may be a limiting factor, Romanian managers are generally open to change. However, they are still deeply rooted in the thought processes instilled during Romania's command economy and a belief that the size and economic importance of their firms will serve as buffers against the "agents of change". To the extent that change is viewed as a threat to their personal interests, resistance can be expected. The question, "what is in it for me?", must be satisfactorily addressed if Romanian managers are expected to become active partners in implementing necessary changes.
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