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Role of Change Agent in Organizational Development & Change Change agents are the persons who initiate change and  manage change in the organizations. They are specialized  in theory and practice of managing changes. The change agent may be a member of organization or an outsider such as a consultant. An internal agent very well knows the organization and have ability, knowledge and experience of directing people for changes. But, internal agent is removed from regular duties to concentrate on the transition. However, external agents view the organization from the system point of view and is much affected by the organization norms.  Top managers also prefer hiring specialized consultant change  agents as they can offer more objective prospective than insiders. External experts are, however, not well aware of the desires and attributes of the employees, therefore, the changes suggested by them are generally resisted by the employees. Change agents hav...

Retail Management Meaning and its Need What is management ? Management refers to the process of bringing people together on a common platform and make them work as a single unit to achieve the goals and objectives of an organization. Management is required in all aspects of life and forms an integral part of all businesses. Retail management The various processes which help the customers to procure the desired merchandise from the retail stores for their end use refer to retail management . Retail management includes all the steps required to bring the customers into the store and fulfill their buying needs. Retail management makes shopping a pleasurable experience and ensures the customers leave the store with a smile. In simpler words, retail management helps customers shop without any difficulty. Need for Retail Management - Why retail management ? Peter wanted to gift his wife a nice watch on her birthday. He went to the nearby store to check out few o...

Start saving by using these  8 Inventory Management Techniques Why Inventory Management Is Important Holding inventory ties up a lot of cash. That's why good inventory management is crucial for growing a company. Just like cash flow, it can make or break your business.  Inventory Management Saves You Money Good inventory management saves you money in a few critical ways: Avoid Spoilage If you’re selling a product that has an expiry date (like food or makeup), there’s a very real chance it will go bad if you don’t sell it in time. Solid inventory management helps you avoid unnecessary spoilage. Avoid Dead Stock Dead stock is stock that can no longer be sold, but not necessarily because it expired. It could have gone out of season, out of style, or otherwise become irrelevant. By managing your inventory better, you can avoid dead stock. Save on Storage Costs Warehousing is often a variable cost, meaning it fluctuates based on...