@article{1999:catana:managerial,
title = {Managerial Resistance to Change: Romania’s Quest for a Market Economy},
year = {1999},
note = {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.},
journal = {JEEMS Journal of East European Management Studies},
pages = {149--164},
author = {Catana, Doina and Catana, Alexandru and Finlay, Jim L.},
volume = {4},
number = {2}
}