Employee´s perspective towards organisational change : Evidence in Mekano Company

Abstract: Purpose: The purpose of this research project is to examine the employees´ perspective on the subject of a CRM implementation in SMEs. Methodology: A 5-point Likert scale questionnaire was used to collect 51 employee responses. All the questions were derived from previous existing literature. The questionnaire ended with three open-ended questions and was delivered to the employees by email. Conclusion: The main findings related to employees´ preconditions is that senior and middle managers must be involved and support their employees during the whole change process. Other conditions are that the system must be user-friendly and easy to learn, so that it does not interfere too much with the employees’ daily routines. With respect to employees’ point of view to implementing CRM this study suggest that the new system will improve communication with current customers. Notably, few of the employees feel anxious about the new system and do not think it will increase their current workload. Regarding age variances in the workforce, the research found three key points including a) functional areas are structured around customers b) a clear communication plan will improve change acceptance and commitment and, C) proper system training will help understand the employees´ role throughout the implementation. Practical Contribution: With this research, SMEs will more likely understand the importance of employee satisfaction due to an organisational change. This research has examined the intention of implementing a CRM system. Theoretical contribution: This study contributes to a continued consideration regarding organisational change by studying employees’ perspective and expanding the existing level of knowledge.