 | Change Leadership in Developing Countries Subjects: Area Studies; Economics Finance Business & Industry; African Studies; Business Management and Marketing; Leadership; Organizational Studies; Selected as an Outstanding Academic Title by Choice Magazine in 2014! In Change Leadership for Developing Countries , Franca Ovadje offers readers a comprehensive and integrative model for the design, implementation and evaluation of organizational change. This unique book embodies an African perspective, discussing the specific needs and issues associated with leading change within the institutional, economic, social, and cultural contexts of developing economies. Based on extensive research, as well as the first-hand experiences of managers who have led change initiatives in Africa, this book envisions a change leadership model based on conscious decision-making, rather than taking a prescriptive approach. With examples and case studies drawn from African organizations, this book is a vital tool for students and managers who are based in, or interact with, emerging economies. Franca Ovadje , is a pioneer member of faculty of the Lagos Business School, Nigeria, andnbsp;leads sessions in human resource management, leadership and organizational change in both local and international programs.nbsp;Dr. Ovadje wasnbsp;a recipient of the African Management Scholar Award in 2005. |
