Burke & Litwin Model

Igor Miskic 1MMBd*

Introduction

B-L model suggests linkages that

hypothesize how performance is
affected by internal and external
factors.
It provides a framework to assess
organizational
&
environmental
dimensions that are keys to
successful change and how these
dimensions
should
be
linked
causally to achieve a change in
performance.
The causal model links what could
be understood from practice to what
is known from research and theory.
Burke-Litwin believe environmental
factors to be the most important
driver for change. Indeed, most
change can be traced back to
external drivers for change.

The model revolves around 12

organizational dimensions:

External environment
Mission and strategy
Leadership
Organizational culture
Structure
Management practices
Systems
Work unit climate
Task and individual skills
Individual needs and values
Motivation
Individual and organizational performance

Dimensions

Dimensions

How to use B-L model

Gather data on relevant boxes based on desk

research and interviews with key stakeholders
throughout the organisation
Summarise findings in a report for senior staff.
This report can then be used as a basis for
identifying which boxes relate to which executives
and managers, and can be useful in helping them
understand the complex performance and change
issues they are trying to manage
Key questions to include are summarised in the
following table

Youtube link
https://
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBIYNSY0bPU
Professor Warner Burke talking about
change and organisations

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