| Similar to other financial organizations, life insurance institutions are dealing with changes caused by the aging of the American population and technological advances. In addition, they are dealing with changes in the cultural and economic environment. Since multiple organizational change processes have failed to achieve the desired result, the topic of organizational change readiness needs to be addressed. This dissertation looks into organizational change models to identify the factors within an organization that help it to embrace change--to be change ready. This dissertation discusses the models of organizational change preparedness and change readiness with a focus on organizational leaders' reaction to external environmental changes. The study found that organizational structure redesign and effective communication throughout the organization are two factors that assist with organizational change readiness. Using a systematic review of relevant literature and applying evidence-based research methodology, this dissertation found evidence supporting the arguments that organizational structural changes and effective communication assist leaders in making the desired changes that deliver the results they are looking for. This study focuses on specific factors within organizational change literature such as organizational change preparedness, organizational change readiness, organizational structural change, and the influence of effective leadership communication on organizational change. |
