Burke-Litwin Model

Burke-Litwin Model

1. Overview

   • What org. dimensions are key to successful change
   • How these dimensions should be linked causally to achieve change goals
   • Change stems more from environmental impact than any other factor
   • Everything is interconnected
   • Members can influence external environment so certain changes are minimised (i.e. lobbying)

2. Transformational

   • External Environment
   • Mission & Strategy
   • Leadership
   • Org. Culture
   • Major Organisational Change

3. Transactional

   • Structure
   • Management Practices
   • Systems
   • Work Unit Climate
   • Task & Individual Skills
   • Motivation
   • Individual Needs & Values
   • Fine-Tuning or Improving Processes

4. Culture & Climate

   • Day-To-Day Climate Result Of...
     • Sense of Direction
     • Role and Responsibility
     • Standards and Commitment
     • Fairness of rewards
     • Focus on customer vs. internal pressures, standards of excellence, etc.
   • Culture
     • Defined by beliefs & values
     • Focus on the organisation
   • Climate
     • Perception of how local work unit is managed & how effectively ppl work together
     • Focus on the work unit

5. Implementation Theory

6. Change Process Theory