Employees’ Perceptions On Barriers To The Adoption of A New Organogram In The Eastern Cape Department of Education
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This study explores employees’ perceptions regarding the barriers to adopting a newly introduced organogram within the Eastern Cape Department of Education, South Africa. Employing a qualitative research approach with a case study design, the research engaged ten participants representing various levels within the department. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analysed using thematic analysis to identify recurring patterns and insights. The findings reveal several perceived challenges that hinder the implementation of the new organogram, including resistance to change, communication breakdowns, mismatches between required and existing skills, limited stakeholder involvement, and inadequate training support. These barriers collectively point to the need for more effective organisational change strategies. The study emphasises the importance of implementing proactive change management practices, fostering continuous capacity-building initiatives, and ensuring meaningful stakeholder participation. Transparent communication and inclusive decision-making processes are critical for achieving successful and sustainable organisational transformation. By addressing these issues, the research contributes to the relatively limited body of knowledge concerning organisational change within the South African public sector, especially in the context of provincial education departments
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Organisational restructuring, change management, Eastern Cape Department of Education,, employee migrationDownloads
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