Publication Type

Journal Article

Version

publishedVersion

Publication Date

2002

Abstract

The essay is based on a survey of organizational change management practices in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Singapore which was conducted by the authors between 1999 - 2001 in collaboration with the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCCI). The study was aimed at examining the adaptability and change readiness of Singapore’s SMEs and their owners vis-à-vis the rapidly changing external business environment, as exemplified by the process of economic globalization, intense competition, technology development and the Asian crisis. A total of 101 companies responded to the survey which revealed some surprising facts about the adaptability and commitment of Singapore’s small entrepreneurs to organizational change. The key findings are presented in the first part of the paper, followed by a more detailed analysis of technological change measures such as e-commerce adopted by the SME owner managers and their respective drivers. The information gathered can assist researchers and policy makers to identify the determinants of effective organizational change management in local SMEs and help SMEs to improve their capabilities and manage future change proactively.

Discipline

Asian Studies | Human Resources Management

Research Areas

Organisational Behaviour and Human Resources

Publication

International Small Business Series

Volume

28

First Page

1

Last Page

35

ISSN

1432-9751

Publisher

University of Gottingen

Additional URL

https://www.ifh.wiwi.uni-goettingen.de/sites/default/files/ISBS28.pdf

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