The aim of the project is to compile a collection of studies (research publications, specifically journal articles) that focuses on resistance to organizational change at the individual, group, and organizational-wide level from stakeholders impacted by proposed changes. Identify the rationale for the various forms of resistance to change, identify how the resistance was managed, and/ or provide suggestions on how the resistance could be managed. The expected outcome includes:

i. Map out a pattern of different forms of resistance and resulting outcomes.

ii. Create vignettes / mini-cases that explain or better illustrate different forms of resistance in organizations.

iii. Link the vignettes/mini-cases to theoretical/conceptual explanations of resistance to organizational change.

iv. Compile findings into publishable outputs

2. Description of the tasks the students will be completing for you.

Students will be completing the following tasks:

i. Conducting literature reviews on resistance to change.

ii. Compiling related literature in a tabular form

iii. Write vignettes/ mini-cases with supervisory support from Dr. Chika-James

iv. Summarize their experiences and perspectives on the various ways to manage resistance and the possibility of effectively managing all forms of resistance in a written form.

I. Designated office space is provided to students when needed to work in person at the MacEwan University campus.

II. Supervisory / mentorship support via one-on-one meetings will be provided throughout the project.

III. Training via Researcher Academy and on how to use Mendeley will be provided to the students before commencing research work.