The Attitude of Academics to Change Management: A University Case Study

The aim of this study is to determine the attitudes of academics working in Karabuk University, School of Foreign Languages towards change. To this end, the concepts of change management, attitude towards change and resistance to change were examined. A descriptive research model was used in the study. The data were collected using online survey forms and analyzed using t-test and ANOVA test. Results show that the statements regarding institutional policy in change, outcomes of change and resistance to change were generally significant; being young and having less experience; active participation in accreditation activities and having democratic management style affect the success in change management positively. Therefore, having a democratic approach and implementing the accreditation activities in a holistic framework would be useful