UNDERSTANDING ORGANIZATIONAL-CHANGE - A SCHEMATIC PERSPECTIVE

The construct of change schema is developed and its possible dimension s explained. Using data from two samples and both quantitative and qua litative methods, we found that locus of control and organizational co mmitment were related to specific dimensions of the construct. Dogmati sm was not related in the specific manner hypothesized. Further, the h ypothesized role of change schema as a mediator between these individu al differences, general attitude toward change, and attitudes toward s pecific changes was generally supported.