Written Assignment Unit 7
The organizational culture of a company can significantly impact its ability to embrace and implement change. By examining the attitudes towards change within BP as described in the case study, this paper aims to evaluate the leadership style that would be most beneficial for executing radical change within the organization. Additionally, assuming the organizational culture remains similar today, recommendations will be provided for implementing a radical change process from fossil fuels to renewable energies, using the five stages of organizational change as a framework.
Based on the provided case study, the leadership style that would be most beneficial for executing radical change within BP is the inspirational
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Communicate the environmental and social impact of fossil fuels, market trends favoring renewables, and the potential benefits of renewable energy sources, such as long-term sustainability and new business opportunities.
Desire:
Foster a sense of urgency and create a compelling vision for the future. Engage employees in discussions about the importance of renewable energies for BP's long-term success. Highlight the organization's commitment to environmental responsibility and the potential positive impact on communities and stakeholders.
Knowledge:
Provide employees with the necessary knowledge and skills to support the transition. Develop training programs, workshops, and learning resources to help employees understand renewable energy technologies, market dynamics, and the potential for new roles and career paths within the renewable energy sector.
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BP's organizational culture plays a critical role in shaping its attitudes towards change.
By adopting an inspirational leadership style, the organization can empower employees to embrace radical change. To implement a radical change process from fossil fuels to renewable energies, BP should follow the five stages of organizational change, focusing on awareness, desire, knowledge, action, and reinforcement. By aligning their culture with sustainability and promoting active employee engagement, BP can drive the transition towards a more renewable and responsible energy future.
References
Ingersoll, C., Locke, R., & Reavis, C. (2012). BP and the Deepwater Horizon Disaster of 2010.
Cambridge, MA. This work is licensed under the Creative Commons
Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 Unported License. Retrieved from: https://mitsloan.mit.edu/LearningEdge/CaseDocs/10%20110%20BP%20Deepwater%20 Horizon%20Locke.Review.pdf
Reardon, K. K., Reardon, K. J., & Rowe, A. J. (1998). Leadership styles for the five stages of radical change.