An Evaluative study on Barriers and Challenges of Change Management in I.T sector

Authors

  • M. Gokulanathan
  • D.K. Sowmiya Lakshmi
  • R. Mugudhan
  • S. Surya Prasanth

Keywords:

Organizational Change, Technology, Process, Employees, Barriers and Challenges

Abstract

Change management within the Information Technology (I.T.) sector is both a recurrent imperative and a persistent challenge. Despite ongoing innovations and the necessity for organizational adaptability, a high proportion of change initiatives struggle or fail. Analysis of contemporary research reveals that these outcomes stem from a complex interplay between organizational, human, process, and sectoral forces. This article evaluates the multifaceted barriers and challenges of change management in I.T., drawing upon empirical, case-based, and theoretical literature. It further identifies emergent strategies and mindsets that practitioners should adopt to enhance the likelihood and sustainability of successful change. In this paper to study on barriers and Challenges of Change Management in I.T sector in selected unit of study area. The primary data is collected by distributing a questionnaire to employees and asking for their candid feedback. There are various initiatives taken by Organization across people, process and technology to manage change diligently

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Published

2025-06-20

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Gokulanathan M, Lakshmi DS, Mugudhan R, Prasanth SS. An Evaluative study on Barriers and Challenges of Change Management in I.T sector. J Neonatal Surg [Internet]. 2025Jun.20 [cited 2025Jul.11];14(32S):1146-51. Available from: https://jneonatalsurg.com/index.php/jns/article/view/7527

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Vol. 14 No. 32S (2025): Journal of Neonatal Surgery

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Original Article

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