Which of the Following Might Be a Disadvantage of Using

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following might be a disadvantage of using external change agents?

• A) They do not understand the culture and so cannot properly understand why things happen as they do.
• B) Their experience and expertise is from a different organisation.
• C) They bring new ideas which contradict the status quo.
• D) They symbolise the importance of the change process because their fees are so high.

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Definitions:

Social-cognitive

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Psychodynamic

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Reciprocal Determinism

A concept proposed by psychologist Albert Bandura, suggesting that a person's behavior both influences and is influenced by personal factors and the social environment.

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