Which Organizational Source of Resistance to Change Occurs When Groups

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which organizational source of resistance to change occurs when groups who have access to valuable assets are concerned that they won't after the change?

• A) changes in resource allocation
• B) narrow focus of change
• C) overdetermination
• D) threatened expertise
• E) group inertia

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