Determinants of change management practice in public sectors: The case of Awi National Administration, Ethiopia

Abstract

The study investigated the factors that influence change management in the public sector of
the Awi National Administration. The research aimed to explore the relationship between
determinants and change management practices, assess the impact of those practices, and
identify the key factors that affect change management in public sectors. It employed a
descriptive and explanatory research design with a quantitative approach to achieve
objectives. The researchers used the census sampling technique to obtain information for the
study. It utilized primary data collected from 288 participants through a structured
questionnaire. A Likert scale with a 5-point rating system was used to measure the
respondents' levels of agreement. The results indicate that Communication (β=0.664),
organizational structure (β=0.138), employee attitude (β=0.164), and organizational culture
(β=0.054) were positively and significantly associated with change management practice at
the 5% level of significance. The findings emphasize the essential role of communication,
organizational culture, employee attitudes, and structure in facilitating effective change
management.