Scenario - Jaimie Hall

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Scenario - Jaimie Hall
The continuing development and improvement of computer information systems has made a powerful impression on Jaimie Hall, CEO of See-Saw City (SSC) . The current computer system at SSC is seven years old, and while still highly useful and reliable, Jaimie is wondering if a new system would be more efficient and more useful. Jaimie recognized that some of her managers would prefer to keep the old system, while others have been requesting that the company update its information capability.
-Jaimie also recognizes that there are four roles in organizational change. Which of the following is NOT one of those roles?

• A) Inventor
• B) Champion
• C) Sponsor
• D) Investor
• E) All of these are included.

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Definitions:

Externality Hypothesis

A theory suggesting that the costs or benefits of an individual’s or a firm’s actions are not fully borne or received by that individual or firm, but also affect others who were not involved in the original action.

Maslow's Hierarchy

A theory in psychology proposed by Abraham Maslow that human needs are arranged in a hierarchy from most basic physiological needs to higher-level needs for self-actualization.

Overjustification Effect

A psychological effect where introducing external rewards for an activity previously enjoyed for its own sake reduces intrinsic motivation to perform that activity.

Maslow's Hierarchy

A theory in psychology proposed by Abraham Maslow that prioritizes human needs from the most basic (physiological) to higher-level needs (self-actualization).