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The effects of idealised influence on the dimensions of employee resistance to change at the automobile dealerships in the eThekwini region of Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa

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  • Nonye Chukwuma

    (Durban University of Technology)

  • Robert Walter Dumisani Zondo

    (Durban University of Technology)

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The effects of idealised influence as one of the four components of transformational leadership serve as a critical dimension of leadership style. Others include inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation, and gaining the admiration, trust, and respect of the followers. However, this study focuses on the context of employee resistance to change and its varying dimensions about the role idealised influence plays as a mediator in mitigating resistance to change and facilitating a successful change implementation at selected automobile dealerships in eThekwini Region of KwaZulu-Natal. Idealised influence refers to the leader’s ability to act as role model and gain the admiration of employees and by so doing, positively influence employee’s resistance to change. The study examines the effects of idealised influence on employee resistance to change at the automobile dealership organisations in the eThekwini Region of KwaZulu-Natal. The study investigates the mediating role of idealised influence on employee resistance to change at the automobile dealership organisations in the eThekwini Region of KwaZulu-Natal. Assessment was based on the effect of this leadership style component and its impact on employees’ willingness to accept or resist changes introduced at the selected organisations. Of the 270 staff members identified for participation, 196 questionnaires were returned and analysed using the convergent data analysis as well as the Structural Equation Model (SEM). The study revealed that the idealised influence is positively associated with the staff quick acceptance of change. The study improves the existing framework with regards to understanding how leaders with idealised influence can facilitate change management acceptance of employees by embracing and inculcating the essence of idealised influence. The results can help managers and change management interventionists formulate human resource development to improve change management planning programmmes. Key Words:Change management, Employee resistance to change, Idealised influence

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  • Nonye Chukwuma & Robert Walter Dumisani Zondo, 2023. "The effects of idealised influence on the dimensions of employee resistance to change at the automobile dealerships in the eThekwini region of Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa," International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science (2147-4478), Center for the Strategic Studies in Business and Finance, vol. 12(8), pages 163-179, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:rbs:ijbrss:v:12:y:2023:i:8:p:163-179
    DOI: 10.20525/ijrbs.v12i8.2962
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