ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Detailed explanation-1: -The “calm waters” metaphor envisions the organization as a large ship crossing a calm sea. The ship’s captain and crew know exactly where they’re going because they’ve made the trip many times before. Change appears as the occasional storm, a brief distraction in an otherwise calm and predictable trip.

Detailed explanation-2: -It means that the process of change will need to be adjusted quickly and that the organization may need to make big changes to keep up with the speed of change. This metaphor is useful when big changes need to happen quickly, like when a business needs to quickly adapt to changes in the market or technology.

Detailed explanation-3: -A small raft on a raging river: The white-water rapids metaphor envisions organizational change as a small raft on turbulent river, where currents are rough and the next turn could bring a smooth stretch of water or a sudden drop down a waterfall. Thus, change is chaotic and unpredictable.

Detailed explanation-4: -The calm waters metaphor represents intermittent disruptions that can be easily regulated. The white-water rapids metaphor represents the continuous changes that require continued management.

Detailed explanation-5: -Lewin’s three-step process is consistent with calm waters theory of organizational change. Lewin’s three-step process has three stages: Unfreeze, move, and refreeze.