Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding Organizational Change

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true regarding organizational change?

• A) Competition is a force that resists organizational change.
• B) As compared to mechanistic structure, organic structure is more resistant to change.
• C) Change usually benefits some people, functions, or divisions at the expense of others.
• D) Resistance to change increases an organization's effectiveness and its chances of survival in a changing environment.

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Definitions:

MBCT

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, a psychological therapy designed to aid in preventing the relapse of depression, specifically in individuals with major depressive disorder.

Major Depression

A psychiatric disorder whereby an individual experiences a sustained depressive mood or disinterest in activities, greatly impairing their day-to-day life.

Cognitive Reactivity

The tendency of an individual's cognitive processes to be influenced by emotional states, often leading to exaggerated negative thoughts in response to mood changes.

Differential Activation

A concept in psychology that refers to the way certain stimuli can activate different emotions, behaviors, or thoughts depending on an individual's current state or context.