European Journal of Business Science and Technology 2018, 4(2):126-142 | DOI: 10.11118/ejobsat.v4i2.131

Ready for Changes? The Influence of General Self-Efficacy and Resistance to Change on Managers' Future Competence Requirements

Jürgen Mühlbacher1, Tom Siebenaler1
1 Vienna University of Economics and Business, Austria

With this study, we will test the interrelations between the psychological concept of self-efficacy of managers and its influences on the resistance to change. The results show that it makes a qualitative difference, if change in competences occurs in a positive or a negative direction and that there is a clear predisposition of managers concerning change. Both results have to be taken into account in designing changes processes.

Keywords: competence management, self-efficacy, resistance to change
JEL classification: M10, O10

Published: December 28, 2018  Show citation

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Mühlbacher, J., & Siebenaler, T. (2018). Ready for Changes? The Influence of General Self-Efficacy and Resistance to Change on Managers' Future Competence Requirements. European Journal of Business Science and Technology, 4(2), 126-142. doi: 10.11118/ejobsat.v4i2.131
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