CONDITIONS FOR STAFF ACCEPTANCE OF ORGANIZATIONAL-CHANGE - BURNOUT ASA MEDIATING CONSTRUCT

Relationships among organizational change strategies, staff engagement with work, and staff acceptance of change in two amalgamating hospita ls were examined. Acceptance of change, as indicated by positive perce ptions of morale, job security, and quality of patient care, was assoc iated with supportive supervision, confidence in management, effective communication, and work meaningfulness. Engagement with work acted as mediator in most of the relationships. The impact of major organizati onal change on individuals is explored and management strategies exami ned.