Change Management and Legal Compliance in Modern Organizations

Didit Darmawan; Rommy Hardyansah; Sulani; Antonino Pedro Marsal; Eugenia Brandao Da Silva

Authors

Didit Darmawan Universitas Sunan Giri Surabaya
Rommy Hardyansah Universitas Sunan Giri Surabaya
Sulani Universitas Sunan Giri Surabaya
Antonino Pedro Marsal Instituto Boaventura De Timor Leste
Eugenia Brandao Da Silva Instituto Boaventura De Timor Leste

Keywords:

change management, legal compliance, organizational legitimacy, regulatory audit, governance, institutional structure, institutional reform

Abstract

Organizational change is a necessity in responding to the dynamics of both internal and external environments. However, the success of the change highly depends on the extent to which the process operates within the applicable legal boundaries. This study aims to examine the relationship between change management and legal compliance through a literature review approach. Data were obtained from relevant academic sources and analyzed thematically to understand the conceptual principles governing the alignment between institutional transformation and legal validity. The study results show that legal compliance is not an obstacle to change, but rather a foundation that strengthens the legitimacy and sustainability of the process. When the law is aligned from the planning stage to the evaluation stage, changes tend to be widely accepted, minimize conflicts, and have a clearer direction. Furthermore, these findings underscore the importance of strengthening regulatory capacity within organizations so that every transformative managerial decision does not violate applicable legal provisions. This study is expected to enrich scientific references in the development of management policies and the strengthening of organizational governance systems oriented towards legal and institutional sustainability.

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