Abstract
This study analyses to what extent differences in the management of change may have an impact on the outcome.
Theoretically we combine an institutional approach emphasizing context and field level trends with a generic change management approach.
Empirically we analyse the implementation of an IKT innovation in a Danish multi-site hospital. In a quasi-experimental research design, surveys to more than 2000 employees before and after the intervention were conducted as well as qualitative interviews with change agents.
Our findings indicate how managers can make a significant difference through the ways they organize the process, involve the employees and provide information.
Theoretically we combine an institutional approach emphasizing context and field level trends with a generic change management approach.
Empirically we analyse the implementation of an IKT innovation in a Danish multi-site hospital. In a quasi-experimental research design, surveys to more than 2000 employees before and after the intervention were conducted as well as qualitative interviews with change agents.
Our findings indicate how managers can make a significant difference through the ways they organize the process, involve the employees and provide information.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication date | 26 Oct 2015 |
| Number of pages | 28 |
| Publication status | Published - 26 Oct 2015 |
| Event | The Annual Meeting of The Danish Political Science Association - Hotel Koldingfjord, Denmark Duration: 29 Oct 2015 → 30 Oct 2015 |
Conference
| Conference | The Annual Meeting of The Danish Political Science Association |
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| Location | Hotel Koldingfjord |
| Country/Territory | Denmark |
| Period | 29/10/2015 → 30/10/2015 |
Keywords
- Managing change
- Innovation
- Institutional theory
- ICT
- Health care