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Organizational change strategies in the Arab region: A review of critical factors

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  • Christopher J. Rees
  • Rashid Althakhri

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This conceptual paper explores the subject of organizational change in the Arab region with particular reference to cultural influences on organizational change initiatives in this region. The paper offers a review of a set of studies which focus on organizational change in Arab countries and proceeds to discuss change initiatives with reference to factors such as Islam and tribalism. A key issue that emerges from the paper is the paradox between Western approaches to change which emphasize collaborative and participative approaches to change management, and the more directive and hierarchical approaches to management associated with national cultures in the Arab region. Areas for future research are identified in the conclusion section.

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  • Christopher J. Rees & Rashid Althakhri, 2008. "Organizational change strategies in the Arab region: A review of critical factors," Journal of Business Economics and Management, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 9(2), pages 123-132, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:jbemgt:v:9:y:2008:i:2:p:123-132
    DOI: 10.3846/1611-1699.2008.9.123-132
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    2. Khakhar, Priyan & Rammal, Hussain Gulzar, 2013. "Culture and business networks: International business negotiations with Arab managers," International Business Review, Elsevier, vol. 22(3), pages 578-590.
    3. Omar Khalil & Laila Marouf, 2017. "A Cultural Interpretation of Nations’ Readiness for Knowledge Economy," Journal of the Knowledge Economy, Springer;Portland International Center for Management of Engineering and Technology (PICMET), vol. 8(1), pages 97-126, March.

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