ABC Pharmaceutical Company Change Model: Implementing J.P. Kotter's 8-Step and ADKAR Change Models For Ethical Alignment

Authors

Shelbi B. Chandler, Pepperdine UniversityFollow
Amalfi Gayosso, Pepperdine UniversityFollow
Alison Lawton, Pepperdine UniversityFollow
Ali Holness-Roland, Pepperdine UnivrsityFollow

Abstract

In this paper, we use the pseudonym ABC Pharmaceuticals (ABC) to refer to the company under examination, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK). ABC Pharmaceutical (ABC) must assess, adapt, and change to ensure regulatory compliance, maintain and attract employees, and remain competitive. ABC has a history of erroneous practices and is at risk internally with employees, and externally with regulators and the public sectors. The authors applied J.P. Kotter’s (1996) 8-step and the ADKAR (Hiatt, 2006) models for change management. J.P. Kotter’s top-down model addresses leadership’s role in creating a compelling vision aligned with its actions, and the ADKAR bottom-up model assesses employees’ readiness and commitment to change (Paton & Boddy, 2007). Together, these models offer an opportunity for transformational systemic change.

Recommended Citation

Chandler, Shelbi B.; Gayosso, Amalfi; Lawton, Alison; and Holness-Roland, Ali (2025) "ABC Pharmaceutical Company Change Model: Implementing J.P. Kotter's 8-Step and ADKAR Change Models For Ethical Alignment," The Scholarship Without Borders Journal: Vol. 4: Iss. 1, Article 1.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.57229/2834-2267.1065
Available at: https://digitalcommons.pepperdine.edu/swbj/vol4/iss1/1