CHANGE MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCE OF BANKS IN PORT HARCOURT, RIVERS STATE
This study took an empirical investigation on the relationship between change management and organizational performance of banks in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. The study adopted the descriptive survey design and employed primary data. A sample size of 218 employees was randomly selected and responses obtained using a structured questionnaire. The Spearman rank correlation coefficient was utilized in analyzing the primary data and hypothesis tested using the probability approach. The study found a positive significant correlation between technological change and net profit. Leadership change has positive significant effect on net profit. The study concludes that change management influences organizational performance of banks in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The paper recommends that banks adopt the latest technology and ensure clear and transparent communication of change policies to employees.