Which Is Not One of the Factors a Manager Should

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which is not one of the factors a manager should consider when choosing strategies for overcoming resistance to change?

• A)the urgency of the need for change
• B)the return on investment the change will bring
• C)the power of the individual/group initiating the change
• D)the degree of opposition or resentment
• E)the necessity for information and commitment

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Definitions:

Cognitive Biases

Systematic patterns of deviation from norm or rationality in judgment, whereby inferences about other people and situations may be drawn in an illogical fashion.

Confirmation Bias

A cognitive bias that involves favoring information that confirms previously existing beliefs or biases.

Coordinate Activities

The process of organizing and harmonizing different tasks, efforts, and plans to achieve a common goal efficiently.

Interaction Process Analysis (IPA)

A method for observing and categorizing the interpersonal interactions within a small group to understand the dynamics of group behavior.