UUM COBA Causal Model of Organizational Performance & Change
(Burke & Litwin Model)1IntroductionB-L model suggests linkages
that hypothesize how performance is affected by internal and
external factors. It provides a framework to assess organizational
& environmental dimensions that are keys to successful change
and how these dimensions should be linked causally to achieve a
change in performance.The causal model links what could be
understood from practice to what is known from research and
theory.Burke-Litwin believe environmental factors to be the most
important driver for change. Indeed, most change can be traced back
to external drivers for change.
(Burke & Litwin,1992)IntroductionconThe model not only
discusses how different dimensions link with each other but also
discusses how external environment affects the different dimensions
in organization.The model focuses on providing a guide for both
organizational diagnosis and planned, managed organization change,
one that clearly shows cause-and-effect relationships(Burke &
Litwin,1992)The model revolves around 12 organizational
dimensionsExternal environmentMission and
strategyLeadershipOrganizational cultureStructureManagement
practicesSystemsWork unit climateTask and individual
skillsIndividual needs and valuesMotivationIndividual and
organizational performance
(Burke & Litwin,1992)(Burke & Litwin,1992)
Burke-Litwin: Understanding Drivers for Change
The Burke-Litwin model shows the various drivers of change and
ranks them in terms of importance. The model is expressed
diagrammatically, with the most important factors featuring at the
top. The lower layers become gradually less important. The model
argues that all of the factors are integrated (to greater or lesser
degrees). Therefore, a change in one will eventually affect all
other factors.
The model also distinguishes between transformational and
transactional organizational dynamics in organizations.
Transformational dynamics: the top half of the model with the
performance variable. Transactional dynamics: the bottom half of
the model.
(Burke & Litwin,1992)Organizational Variables in the
Burke-Litwin Model
(Burke & Litwin,1992)Organizational Variables in the
Burke-Litwin Modelcon
