Positive change orientation: study of IT companies reveals how change self-efficacy and positive attitudes help employees deal with change

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings European researchers have investigated the influence of positive change orientation on perceived change uncertainty and behavioral change support at two large IT companies. The results of the study of employees and supervisors indicate that self-change efficacy and attitudes towards change partially mediate the negative relationship between perceived change uncertainty and behavioral change support. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.