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Change fatigue: Development and initial validation of a new measure

Bernerth, Jeremy B., Walker, H. Jack, Harris, Stanley G.·2011·Work & Stress

Abstract

Although organizational change often places strain on employees, few studies have explored the impact of multiple organizational changes on their well-being and withdrawal, including organizational commitment and turnover intentions. To provide a means of directly investigating such issues, we developed a measure of change fatigue, and then empirically examined its implications for employees. Using data from change consultants and a manufacturing organization in the United States that had undertaken a number of organizational changes over the last three years, the authors developed a six-item measurement scale, obtained initial evidence of construct validity, and then investigated the relationship between change fatigue and harmful outcomes, including exhaustion, organizational commitment and turnover intentions. Results indicated that change fatigue was positively associated with exhaustion, and exhaustion was in turn negatively related to organizational commitment and positively related to turnover intentions. Implications for organizations and employees facing multiple changes are discussed.

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Authors
Bernerth, J. B., Walker, H. J., & Harris, S. G.
Affiliations
  • Louisiana State University (US)
  • Texas Tech University (US)
  • Auburn University (US)
Corresponding author
Bernerth, Jeremy B.
Venue
Work & Stress
Published
2011-10
Volume
25
Issue
4
Pages
321-337
ISSN
  • 0267-8373 (ISSN-L)
  • 1464-5335
OpenAlex
W2155823771
Cited by
183
References
50
Citations by year
2026: 42 · 2025: 15 · 2024: 12 · 2023: 19 · 2022: 11 · 2021: 8 · 2020: 21 · 2019: 10 · 2018: 13 · 2017: 6 · 2016: 6 · 2015: 9 · 2014: 7 · 2013: 2
FWCI
5.29
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
Work & Stress (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Business, Management and Accounting › Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management › Organizational Change and Leadership
  • Social Sciences › Business, Management and Accounting › Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management › Job Satisfaction and Organizational Behavior
  • Social Sciences › Business, Management and Accounting › Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management › Organizational Management and Change
Keywords
change fatigue, organizational change, employee well-being, exhaustion, organizational commitment, turnover intention, scale development, construct validity, work withdrawal

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