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Find an article that identifies at least one reason why organizational change initiatives fail in organizations. Summarize the article then present your opinion. Be sure to provide a complete APA citation of the article.

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This solution discusses circumstances that lead to initiatives being unsuccessful.

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Author John Kotter notes in his book Leading Change that there are eight common reasons why change initiatives fail in organizations. The main reason is that such initiatives fail to alter behavior. Change cannot occur if all parties involved do not comply.

Amongst the eight errors, communication and fostering a culture of cooperation and collaboration throughout the process of implementing ...

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