Ledares syn på förändringsarbete i omorganisationer

This study explores leaders working in international corporations and their view on reorganization. Previous research regarding leaders, change management and reorganization has formed the basis of the discussion regarding the leaders role in reorganizations. By collecting data, a qualitative method has been used in the form of semi structured interviews. Eight leaders from different international companies have been a part of this study and explained their view on how a leader should lead the reorganization. The collected empirical material from the interviews has been compared with theoretical starting points with the purpose of trying to answer questions regarding leaders strategies, handling resistance and the leaders role. The leader has an important role when it comes to change management. In case of lack of understanding why an organization needs to change the leader will have a hard time getting the employees on board and with the driving force that is required. An organization changes due to the need to be competitive and increase its efficiency and profitability. A reorganization can come with a lot of resistance that can make the work harder, something the leader continuously needs to be working on. To solve the problem with resistance and counteract a common denominator from all of the respondents and the previous research. The common denominator is the importance of communication and openness about what is going on in the change management.