Att hålla balansen i stormens öga - En kvalitativ studie om medarbetarnas och ledningens upplevelse under en rekonstruktion
(2025) SOCK20 20242Department of Sociology
- Abstract (Swedish)
- This study explores employees' experiences and management strategies during a corporate restructuring process in a small organization. The purpose is to analyze how the restructuring process impacts employees' emotional reactions, work morale, and loyalty, as well as how management has handled uncertainty and communication to support employees. The study employs a qualitative method, using interviews as the data collection tool, and thematic analysis to process the material. The findings highlight that clear and transparent communication from management is crucial in reducing uncertainty and building trust among employees. Additionally, the importance of engaged leadership and a supportive work environment is emphasized in managing... (More)
- This study explores employees' experiences and management strategies during a corporate restructuring process in a small organization. The purpose is to analyze how the restructuring process impacts employees' emotional reactions, work morale, and loyalty, as well as how management has handled uncertainty and communication to support employees. The study employs a qualitative method, using interviews as the data collection tool, and thematic analysis to process the material. The findings highlight that clear and transparent communication from management is crucial in reducing uncertainty and building trust among employees. Additionally, the importance of engaged leadership and a supportive work environment is emphasized in managing negative emotions such as fear and frustration. The study also identifies the need for strategies that promote long-term loyalty and adaptability among employees. (Less)
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- author
- Reyes Orellana, Nathalie LU and Richardsson, Agnes LU
- supervisor
- organization
- course
- SOCK20 20242
- year
- 2025
- type
- M2 - Bachelor Degree
- subject
- keywords
- Corporate restructuring, employee experiences, management strategies, organizational change, loyalty, communication, leadership.
- language
- Swedish
- id
- 9184952
- date added to LUP
- 2025-02-13 11:31:44
- date last changed
- 2025-02-13 11:31:44
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