Organizational systems comprises a social system and technological system which remain in equilibrium for stability. Any organizational change will tend to disturb the equilibrium and bring in instability.
The instability in the social systems cannot be avoided, unfortunately. BUT it can be watered down if management prepares the teams well in advance. This means that the change must not hit the teams with a shock. Share the benefits and cons of the impeding change.
For example if the present system is only bringing about a negative bottom line, this should be shared with the teams. The next strategy to be used to reverse the situation must be communicated well in advance.
There is an upcoming special issue of Organization Science devoted to this topic, called "Routine Dynamics". The CFP has a nice summary of the issues and challenges, along with a list of references:
http://orgsci.journal.informs.org/content/23/6/1782.full.pdf
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